South African police warn that a murder suspect may have fled to Zimbabwe after killing a university student. Bongani Mthimkhulu from Soweto helped murder Olorato Mongale who told friends about her date plans before disappearing. Police shot dead his partner Philangenkosi Makhanya during a raid near Durban last month. Makhanya admitted to the murder before officers killed him at the apartment complex. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said witnesses reported Mthimkhulu planned to cross the border into Zimbabwe.
Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo promised to catch Mthimkhulu dead or alive during the victim's funeral service. The two criminals targeted women at shopping centers across South Africa according to police investigations. Officers linked the pair to 22 separate crimes against female victims throughout the country. Women identified both men as the kidnappers who robbed them at various locations. South African authorities sent requests to Zimbabwe police asking for help catching the dangerous fugitive.
Both countries signed extradition agreements that allow criminals to face justice across borders. Police believe Mthimkhulu remains dangerous and could commit more crimes against women. The murder case shocked students at Wits University where Mongale studied before her death. Authorities continue searching for the suspect who escaped capture during the deadly raid.
Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo promised to catch Mthimkhulu dead or alive during the victim's funeral service. The two criminals targeted women at shopping centers across South Africa according to police investigations. Officers linked the pair to 22 separate crimes against female victims throughout the country. Women identified both men as the kidnappers who robbed them at various locations. South African authorities sent requests to Zimbabwe police asking for help catching the dangerous fugitive.
Both countries signed extradition agreements that allow criminals to face justice across borders. Police believe Mthimkhulu remains dangerous and could commit more crimes against women. The murder case shocked students at Wits University where Mongale studied before her death. Authorities continue searching for the suspect who escaped capture during the deadly raid.
