THREE POLICE OFFICERS AND TWO CIVILIANS UP FOR MURDER AND ASSUALT GBH: EVATON CAS 409/09/2011

Media Statement
PRETORIA – 08 December 2011

Three police officers were today arrested following an investigation by the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) into the alleged assault and subsequent death of Mr. Lehlohonolo Letsaba (27). Warrant Officer (W/O) Johannes Tshukudu (37) of Vereeniging Crime Intelligence Unit, Sergeant Johannes Khambule (55) and Constable Sindisiwa Nkosi (27) both from Evaton SAPS were charged with the murder of Mr Lehlohonolo Letsaba and of the assault of his two friends, Mr. Mbhekeni Mafreka and Mr. Mpho Kgaudi on 11 September 2011. Two other female civilians who apparently took part in the assault were also arrested together with the three police officers today. The deceased and his two friends were apparently accused of breaking into a house belonging to an attorney.

Two other policemen, Moses Machobane and Joseph Tladi from the Vaal Triangle Flying Squad and an attorney had been arrested by SAPS before the ICD took over the matter for further investigation. It brings to eight the number of suspects arrested in relation to the case.

The three police officers and two female civilians arrested today appeared at Sebokeng Magistrates Court and were released on warning.

Independent Complaints Directorate

For enquiries:
ICD National Spokesperson
Moses Dlamini
082 809 1927