Rustenburg Businessman’s Alleged Killer Arrested After Court Appearance for Another Crime, SA Upset

• A Rustenburg businessman, Ben Gumbi, was murdered in August 2023, and now the police have made headway with his case
• Ben Gumbi's passing came after he was in an alleged clash over a piece of land next to Sun City
• Online users commented on the work that the police have done in finding the criminals who murdered Ben Gumbi

EKURHULENI- Businessman Ben Gumbi was shot dead, and SAPS have made some progress with his case. The Northwest police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, gave South Africans an update regarding a suspect in the murder.

Online users shared their thoughts about the work that police officers have done. Netizens were divided, as some commented, complementing the South African Police Service.

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One of the alleged killers who targeted a businessman, Ben Gumbi, was caught. According to Sowetan LIVE, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, the Northwest Police Spokesperson, explained that the police made an arrest on 12 September 2023.

How did SAPS catch suspected murderer?

According to the Northwest SAPS spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, police officers who were part of a team established after Ben Gumbis' murder arrested the suspect.

The suspect already had a different armed robbery charge for which he appeared in court. The police spokesperson explained that the suspect was in court in Germiston on 14 September, where he made his first appearance, and is due for another on 19 September.

South Africans react to arrest of suspect

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Many people commented that they thought the South African police did a good job. Other netizens discussed how the country is riddled with crime in a post on Facebook.

Joe Nathi said:

"This country will never be right under the justice led by the ANC. The suspect will be out of jail soon."

Ralesu Molefe wrote:

"Well done, officers. Keep up the good work, nevermind the circumstances."

Godfrey Mbhiza commented:

"I hope he gets sentenced this year."

Collen Mehlomakulu was upset:

"All these murders are repeat offenders."

Tuwani Calvin Muluvhu argued:

"Please bring back rope, otherwise, they won't stop knowing they are living large in prison."

David Sebulele applauded SAPS:

"Well done team."

Thuma Mina added:

"Good news sebenzani maphoyisa sebenzani."

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The incident occurred at Bukuzakhe in Volksrust, Mpumalanga, on Sunday, 10 September, at around 10am.

According to the SAPS website, Sizwe Praisegod Nkosi arrived at his father's home and tried to evict tenants living in the backrooms. The man claimed he was the property's rightful owner and had the right to kick them out.

Source: Briefly News