Minister Marais welcomes arrest in murder case of former Knysna Executive Mayor

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of former Knysna Executive Mayor, Aubrey Tsengwa.

The arrest, secured through an investigation led by the South African Police Service's Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), is an important development in the pursuit of those responsible for this murder. Minister Marais congratulated the investigators on their work in tracking down the suspect and taking him into custody.

Minister Marais said, "I commend the investigators for their determination in pursuing this individual and ensuring that those responsible for violent crimes are brought before the courts.”

"A successful prosecution must now follow. We cannot allow those who orchestrate and carry out deadly attacks to get away with their heinous acts. There must be lasting consequences,” Minister Marais added.

Minister Marais further encouraged SAPS investigators to continue pursuing all leads to ensure that everyone involved in the murder is identified and brought to justice.

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Kurt Nefdt
Acting MLO to Minister Anroux Marais
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