By REGINALD KANYANE
8 June 2026 – The acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo has commended the collaborative efforts of the police from various specialised units, whose diligent investigation led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with a double murder case linked to two missing persons reported at Hebron. Naidoo said on 2 June 2026, a multidisciplinary team comprising members from Hebron Detectives, Brits Crime Intelligence, the Brits TRIO Task Team and other role players, was tasked by the Bojanala sub-district 1 (Brits) District Office to assist in the investigation of two missing persons cases reported at Hebron SAPS during May and June 2026.
He further said as part of the ongoing investigation, the team interviewed an individual, who was reportedly among the last people to have seen the missing men. Naidoo added that information obtained during the interview led investigators to a person of interest in Itsoseng, Phase 3.
“Upon further investigation at his premises, police discovered physical and other evidence that warranted additional enquiry, leading police members of the Tshwane K9 Search and Rescue Unit to be activated, who accompanied investigators to a bushy area between Kgabalatsane and Madidi.
“At the identified location, police discovered a shallow grave. Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) experts were summoned to process the scene. Two bodies were discovered from the grave and subsequently exhumed as part of the ongoing investigation,” he said.
Naidoo said formal identification processes and post mortem examinations will be conducted to assist in confirming the identities of the deceased and determining the exact cause of death. He said the accused, Oridila Mosapa (26) was arrested and charged with double murder.
“Mosapa briefly appeared before the Brits Magistrate’s Court on 5 June 2026 and was remanded in custody until 11 June 2026. We would like to praise the dedication and professionalism displayed by all members involved in the investigation. This breakthrough demonstrates the value of coordinated policing and the commitment of police members to ensure that perpetrators of serious and violent crimes are brought to justice.
“We also commend all teams involved for their persistence and professionalism in resolving this matter,” said Naidoo.
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