DURBAN - Police are seeking assistance in locating Malusi Khambule (28) who is wanted for charges of business robbery, escaping from lawful custody and conspiracy to commit murder. A warrant of arrest has been issued by the court however the suspect is on the run and his current whereabouts are unknown. Places he frequently visits are Amandawe, Scottburgh, Umlazi and KwaMashu areas.
Khambule escaped form police custody on 08 January 2023 following an incident in which a business owner was robbed by the suspect in the early hours of 08 January 2023 at Emjununwini location in Dududu. The owner reported the incident at the Dududu police station and a search for the suspect was launched. He was traced to Dududu area at 17:30 and was arrested before being charged for business robbery.
The business owner reported that he was sleeping at his business premises when he was accosted by the suspect who opened fire demanding cash. He was forced to lie down before he was robbed of his stock and cash.
The suspect is linked to a KwaMashu case where a 34-year-old man was lured to pay a sum of R50 000 to save his life. It is alleged that the suspect, who posed as a hitman, contacted the victim lying to him that he was sent to murder him, however he is willing to stop the hit if they can negotiate. Fearing for his life the victim went to the bank to withdraw the requested money since the suspect kept calling him and demanding the money. The victim later came to his senses and reported the matter to the police for investigation.
On 26 October 2018, the victim met up with the suspect at a shopping centre in KwaMashu and handed over the money. The suspect was nabbed by police while in possession of the money. He was arrested, appeared in Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court and the case was adjourned 29 April 2019. A warrant of arrest was issued when fail to present himself in court.
We appeal to anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of Malusi Khambule (in the attached photo) to contact police on 031 325 4476 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App.
Source: South African Police Service