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gavel thumb100 News24 reports that Mpumalanga police have launched a manhunt after a security guard accused of murder went missing following his release on bail.

Nqubeko Bright Mchunu, 41, disappeared after he was released, following his arrest for the murder of Tsepo Maseko, 33, who was killed on 17 August 2022. Maseko was shot and killed during a protest at the Steve Tshwete Municipality in Middelburg. According to police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, Mchunu was employed as a security guard at the municipality offices. Mchunu's first appearance at the Middelburg Magistrate's Court was on 19 August 2022. He was granted R10,000 bail in September 2022. Mdhluli said the case resumed and Mchunu attended until 9 March, but hasn't returned since. A warrant for his arrest was then issued in April.

  • Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Cebelihle Mthethwa at News24


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