The Witbank police have requested the assistance of the community to trace and arrest an unknown suspect who stabbed and killed the 26-year-old. The incident reportedly happened in the early hours of Saturday morning, 18 June 2022. Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Brigadier Selvy Mohlala said according to initial information the incident occurred at about 04:20 when the two men were inside the Mc Donald’s Highveld mall when a dispute arose between the two men regarding a food order.

Mohlala said the unknown male suspect took out a sharp object and stabbed the victim. “The suspect ran away from the scene leaving his vehicle, a red golf, on the scene. Paramedics arrived on the scene but the victim was declared dead. “Anyone with information regarding the murder  suspect can contact the investigating officer Lieutenant Colonel Jurie Steyn on 0826008529 on or the national crime stop number on 08600 10111.” Brigadier Selvy Mohlala