Capt. Khanyisile Zwane, police spokesperson, confirmed that Izak (Ike) Mohlamonyane was reported missing at the Middelburg Police Station on 31 August by his son Mmeli. Mr Mohlamonyane (junior) became worried when a friend of his father contacted him to say that he could not get hold of him, and he himself could not reach him over the phone.<\/p>\n
Mr Mohlamonyane, who worked at the Middelburg Magistrate Court, rented a house in Mineralia. He is originally from Bronkhorstspruit.<\/p>\n
Capt. Kay Makhubele, Gauteng police spokesperson, said that police made a breakthrough when officers in Sunnyside in Pretoria were approached by a man informing them of a suspicious vehicle parked behind a building.<\/p>\n
Upon investigating, police discovered the vehicle belonging to Mr Mohlamonyane with a 24-year-old male inside.<\/p>\n
After questioning the man, he led police to a deserted mine in Durban Deep near Roodepoort where Mr Mohlamonyane’s body was discovered, buried in a shallow grave.<\/p>\n
Information has it that Mr Mohlamonyane was stabbed to death and his body was wrapped in a blanket when it was discovered.<\/p>\n
It is also said that Mr Mohlamonyane’s belongings, such as a laptop, were still inside his vehicle when it was recovered, ruling out the possibility that theft or robbery was the motive for his death.<\/p>\n
Capt. Makhubele could not confirm this.<\/p>\n
He said that police are currently investigating charges of murder, vehicle hijacking and possession of stolen property. The 24-year-old suspect has already appeared in court.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Fellow colleagues at the Middelburg Magistrate Court held a memorial service for Mr Mohlamonyane yesterday (Thursday) at 11:00.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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