Two suspects linked to IFP's Sithole murder arrested

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of IFP MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole who was ambushed in an apparent hit in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni on Saturday. 

Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo has confirmed arrest of two males aged between 30 and 32 and said more arrests are imminent in connection with the murder which happened at Buyafuthi Hostel.

“A task team established following the murder has made a breakthrough in the investigation. Two suspects have been arrested and charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder.”

Masondo said three people were brought in for questioning on Monday, however the third person was released.

“More arrests are expected as investigation continue,” he said.

The two appeared briefly before Palm Ridge magistrate's court on Thursday morning and their matter was postponed to next week for bail application.

Sithole was killed at an IFP event where the party was launching a branch in ward 59. Two other IFP members, Alco Ngobese and Sambulo Nxumalo were injured in the shooting.

Political parties have condemned the incident and urged law enforcement agencies to spare no effort to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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