Western Cape’s most wanted suspect ‘Yesu’ arrested after months on the run

One of South Africa's most wanted fugitives arrested in Welkom

After months of evading capture and with a R100 000 reward on his head, one of South Africa’s most dangerous fugitives, Vuyolwethu Tshukela, better known by the alias “Yesu”, has been arrested in Welkom in the Free State. The 38-year-old, originally from Mthatha, was apprehended on Friday, 13 June, following a coordinated investigation by Western Cape police. Tshukela had been on the Western Cape’s most-wanted list since early 2024, linked to a …

Cops trace 'most-wanted' suspect in taxi murders

A suspect wanted by Western Cape police in connection with taxi-related murders, extortion and arson has been arrested.

Western Cape’s most wanted suspect ‘Yesu’ arrested after months on the run

Police have finally nabbed the Western Cape’s most wanted suspect and alleged taxi hitman, who was sought for murders, extortion and arson, after being on the run for months.

News24 | Western Cape’s most wanted suspect ‘Yesu’ arrested after months on the run

Police have finally nabbed the Western Cape’s most wanted suspect and alleged taxi hitman, who was sought for murders, extortion and arson, after being on the run for months. ...

'Jesus' charged with murdering taxi driver

By Dylan Bettencourt Taxi hitman Vuyolwethu “Yesu” Tshukela was arrested in Welkom after months on the run as Western Cape’s most wanted suspect. He appeared in Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday facing murder, attempted murder and extortion charges linked to taxi violence. The man who called himself “Yesu” and sent people to “meet Jesus” has finally been caught. Vuyolwethu “Yesu” Tshukela appeared in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Tuesd…

SAPS arrest Western Cape’s most wanted in Free State

After months on the run and a R100 000 bounty on his head, one of South Africa’s most dangerous fugitives has finally been captured, Cape {town} Etc reports. Vuyolwethu Tshukela, widely known by the alias ‘Yesu’, was arrested in Welkom, Free State, on Friday, 13 June, following an intense investigation by Western Cape authorities. The 38-year-old, originally from Mthatha, had been linked to a string of brutal crimes tied to ongoing violence with…