POLICE minister Bheki Cele has confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the murder of former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain and goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, exactly six years after he was gunned down.
Meyiwa was murdered while visiting his girlfriend Kelly Khumalo at her home in Vosloorus, East Rand, on 26 October 2014.
The minister said the suspects were arrested in Gauteng and Kwa Zulu-Natal between 8am and 10 o’clock on Monday.
“I’m happy to announce that there has been a breakthrough in the Senzo Meyiwa murder case. The first fiveE suspects have been arrested between 8am and 10 am this morning in Gauteng and Kwa Zulu-Natal,” said Cele.
“At this point, we cannot reveal any further information as investigations are still ongoing and more arrests cannot be ruled out.”
Speaking during a media press briefing, Cele condemned leaks by the media, saying they are intended to
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