44-year-old suspected hitman has been arrested in connection with the murder of former Knysna Executive Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa. Image: SAPS
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Hitman arrested in murder of former Knysna mayor
A 44-year-old suspected hitman has been arrested in the Eastern Cape in connection with the murder of former Knysna Executive Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa, who was shot dead in his car in August.
A 44-year-old suspected hitman has been arrested in connection with the murder of former Knysna Executive Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa.
The arrest follows an investigation by the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).
SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe on Sunday said the suspect was arrested during a takedown operation in Peddie, Eastern Cape, on Friday, November 6.
Tsengwa was murdered on August 19 while seated in his car in Knysna with three other occupants, who survived the shooting.
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to appear before the Knysna Magistrates' Court on Monday, November 9.
He faces one charge of murder and three counts of attempted murder.
