Suspect wanted in connection with MUT student's brutal murder

16 August 2022 - 13:03
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A warrant of arrest has been issued for Bongani Sanele Mlambo.
A warrant of arrest has been issued for Bongani Sanele Mlambo.
Image: SAPS

Police are looking for a Durban man linked to the recent murder of a Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) student.

Xolile Mbatha, 23, died last month after being stabbed multiple times in her Ark Royal residence bathroom in the city. Police said it was a domestic dispute.

Mbatha, who hailed from the rural town of uMsinga, was a final-year electrical engineering student.

On Tuesday police released the picture and name of their prime suspect.

Xolile Mbatha was murdered at an MUT residence.
Xolile Mbatha was murdered at an MUT residence.
Image: Nqubeko Mbhele

Police spokesperson Lt Col Nqobile Gwala said a warrant of arrest had been issued for Bongani Sanele Mlambo.

MUT confirmed he was a student, but didn't live at Mbatha's campus.

Gwala said the 28-year-old's whereabouts were unknown.

“We appeal to anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of the wanted suspect to contact the investigating officer, Det-Sgt Xulu, on 031-367-4012/082-720-9592 or Crime Stop on 08600-10111.”

Anonymous tip-offs can be communicated via the MySAPS app.

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