By Johnathan Paoli
Gauteng police authorities have confirmed the arrest of one suspect believed to be linked to the African National Congress (ANC) for the alleged murder of two uMkhonto weSizwe party members in Katlehong North, Ekurhuleni on Sunday night.
Brigadier Brenda Muridili, on Monday, said the two MKP members, who have been identified as Bongani Mkhwanazi (32) and Xolani Nzimande (40), were shot and killed during a dispute at Thwala Section in Katlehong North.
Muridili said that one victim died on the scene while the other was declared dead on arrival at the nearest hospital.
She confirmed a firearm and a knife were recovered on the scene, and said motive for the incident will form part of the subsequent investigations.
The case of two counts of murder has been allocated to the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Investigation and the suspect is expected to appear before court shortly.
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