Ngcobo detectives are on the lookout for two murder suspects who were responsible for the attack on and fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old male, Odwa Bhamla, in the Bhlekileni locality Thora A/A in Ngcobo on Sunday, 22 August 2021 at about 16:00.

It is alleged that a traditional ceremony was held at the deceased homestead in Ngcobo. A quarrel started between the deceased and his uncle about who was responsible for the cooking of the meat.

After this incident the deceased and his brother were sent by their grandfather to go and buy airtime.

On their way back home they noticed that they were followed by two unknown males who stabbed the deceased on his upper chest and he succumbed due to his injury.

The Investigation officer in this case is Detective Sergeant L. Mzukha and can be contacted on 083 247 3526 or call Crime Stop at 08600 10111. Tip-offs can be submitted via the My SAPS App.

Source: South African Police Service