The high rate and increase of Gender-Based-Violence incidents in Mpumalanga has given alarms to members of the SAPS in the province , which has now giving them sleepless nights. Murder, kidnappings and rapes of women and children recently had become a norm in most communities within the province. Two female siblings, aged 42 and 43 (one being a police Sergeant were brutally gunned down allegedly by a male partner of one of the siblings. The shooting occurred on Sunday night at Kanyamazane outside Nelspruit.
According to information at police disposal, an argument between the male suspect and his female companion is said to have broke out where the woman’s sister as well as two other females reportedly intervened. It is said that the man left only to return later armed with a firearm. The man allegedly shot his partner inside a car as she attempted to flee for her life in a blue BMW that was earlier driven by the suspect. The suspect reportedly went inside the house and shot at the police Sergeant before he fled the scene. The other two females escaped without being harmed.
Authorities were informed about the incident where the two sisters were unfortunately certified dead on arrival at the nearby clinic. Police at Kanyamazane have opened a case with two counts of murder and a manhunt has since been launched for the suspect. The two sisters were identified as Ms Pretty Mazibuko (42) who was stationed at Ngondwana Police Station and Ms Marcia Mazibuko (43).
Police have urged Mr Rassie Nkuna to immediately contact police as they believe that he can assist the investigation team in their probe. Anyone who knows his whereabouts can contact Detective Captain Zephaniah Phiri can be contacted at 0824691542 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner has vowed that no one is going to be spared or treated with velvet hands when it comes to issues of Gender-Based-Violence. “Condolences to the family of the late siblings that were brutally killed. As management of the police, we take firm stance against any form of Gender-Based-Violence. Those who are involved in these particular practices of Gender-Based-Violence will be dealt harshly without fear or favour. We trust that the suspects will soonbe brought to book” said the General.
