News24.com | KZN cop killing: Two brothers arrested on kidnapping, murder charges

Two brothers were arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a KwaZulu-Natal police officer.

Two brothers have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a KwaZulu-Natal police officer.

According to Hawks spokesperson, Captain Simphiwe Mhlongo, Sergeant Sandile Mgabhi, 39, was off duty on 19 February, when an argument reportedly broke out between Mgabhi and one of his friends, Mduduzi Ndawonde, 33.

How safe is your neighbourhood? Find out by using News24's CrimeCheck

"Mduduzi Ndawonde and his brother, Muziwezinsizwa Ndawonde, 42, forcefully took Mgabhi to an unknown place," Mhlongo said.

Two days later, Mgabhi's body was found. He had been stabbed in the chest, he added.

He said Mgabhi's bloodstained vehicle was found at a service station.

READ | 'We will kill them', residents vow as accused ex-cop in Soweto tavern shooting is granted bail

A murder case was reported at the Colenso police station and the brothers were arrested on Monday.

The men briefly appeared in the Colenso Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, where the case was postponed to 7 March.

The accused are in custody.

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred

In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.