US EditionNews24 | Olorato Mongale Murder: One Man Cleared, Released From Police Custody
- Fezile Ngubane was cleared and released from police custody on Saturday following investigations into the murder of Olorato Mongale in Johannesburg.
- Ngubane became a suspect after police linked him to a syndicate targeting young women, but a multidisciplinary team led by Maj-Gen Mbuso Khumalo conducted a thorough inquiry.
- Police found Ngubane's ID among 27 smart ID cards in the possession of Philangenkosi Makhanya, who died after a police confrontation in KwaZulu-Natal and was the main suspect in Mongale's murder.
- Authorities are investigating at least 20 cases across multiple cities where women reported being abducted and robbed, while the police continue their efforts to apprehend Bongani Mthimkhulu, a suspect connected to the criminal network.
- The clearance of Ngubane suggests police have differentiated suspects, but ongoing investigations continue as authorities urge remaining suspects to surrender for questioning.
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SAPS clears Fezile Ngubane in Olorato Mongale murder case
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially removed Fezile Ngubane from the list of suspects in a kidnapping and robbery syndicate that targeted young women. Ngubane’s father took him to KwaMashu police station on Friday 30 May after learning that police were seeking his son in connection with the murder of Olorato. A multidisciplinary team, led by Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection Major General Mbuso Khumalo …
·Johannesburg, South Africa
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Fezile Ngubane is a victim, not involved in Olorato Mongale's killing: police
KwaZulu-Natal man Fezile Ngubane who was initially identified as a suspect sought by police in the Olorato Mongale murder and said to be in a syndicate targeting young women has been cleared.
·Johannesburg, South Africa
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