Have you seen these men? Manhunt for suspects in Olorato Mongale's murder

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Police have added a third suspect in the list of wanted suspects related to the murder case of Johannesburg student Olorato Mongale.

Mongale was brutally murdered and dumped in a sidewalk in Lombardy, Johannesburg just two hours after she had informed her loved ones that she was going on a date at the weekend. The 30-year-old reportedly met the man in Bloemfontein, Free State, last week and they agreed to meet in Johannesburg.

The student was last seen alive when she was picked up by a white VW polo outside her apartment.

THREE SUSPECTS SOUGHT IN CONNECTION WITH MURDER OF OLORATO MONGALE

On Wednesday night, police urged Fezile Ngubane and Philangenkosi Sibongokuhle Makhanya to hand themselves over at their nearest police station.

Police said 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.

On Thursday, South African Police Service (SAPS) national spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said Bongani Mthimkhulu who is a friend to Philangenkosi Makhanya is also a wanted suspect in this case.

Mathe said investigations into the murder of Olorato Mongale are continuing and the search for all suspects has reached a critical and sensitive stage and also thanked those who have come forward with information so far.

Olorato Mongale was picked up by a white VW polo outside her residence and was later found dead. Images: Supplied

VW POLO FOUND IN KZN

On Wednesday, 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 and 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.