Car allegedly used in murder of Olorato Mongale found in KZN

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Police have found the wanted VW Polo that was allegedly used in the murder of 30-year-old Johannesburg student Olorato Mongale.

Mongale was brutally murdered at the weekend and her body was found at a sidewalk in Lombardy, Johannesburg, two hours after she informed her friend that she was going on a date with a man called John.

The Sowetan reported that Mongale had met the man at a mall in Bloemfontein, Free State, last week and following days of communication, they arranged to go on a date. The man told her he would come to Johannesburg.

VW POLO ALLEGEDLY USED IN MURDER OF OLORATO MONGALE FOUND IN KZN

South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said a multidisciplinary team led by the anti-kidnapping task team had seized the vehicle at a panel beater workshop in Phoenix, Durban.

The investigation reportedly first led the team to a lodge in Kew, Johannesburg, where the two suspects had booked a room.

Mathe said further intelligence had led them to KwaMashu in Durban, to the home of one of the suspects. The vehicle was later found at this panel beater workshop. Upon inspection by SAPS forensic experts, traces of blood were found inside the vehicle.

“An elderly man believed to be the owner of the vehicle has been arrested but police are still searching for two men believed to have been directly involved in the murder of Olorato Mongale.

“The two suspects are on the run and members of the public are urged to distribute their photos far and wide to assist police investigations,” Mathe said.

The white VW polo allegedly used in the murder of Olorato Mongale was found in Durban. Image: SAPS

TWO SUSPECTS URGED TO HAND THEMSELVES OVER TO POLICE

Police have urged Fezile Ngubane and Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya to hand themselves over at their nearest police station.

The pair is considered to be dangerous and police have cautioned members of the public not to come near them. Instead, they should immediately call Brigadier Nama on +27 (82) 778-9035.

“National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has thanked the team working on the case including SAPS Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit(PIU), DPCI KZN Tracking Team and the Durban Metro Police K-9 unit as well as private security for assisting the SAPS anti-kidnapping task team,” Mathe added.