18/09/2021
The two suspects who were arrested in connection of the death of Nondumiso Nicollin Mabila (30) appeared in the Nkomazi Magistrate’s Court on Monday September 13.
Mabila, who worked as a member of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) was killed on September 9 in Tonga near Komatipoort. The suspects, Thabo Mambane (21) and Ndumiso Mabila (31), were arrested by members of the Tonga SAPS.

The provincial police spokesperson, Brig Selvy Mohlala, said, “The police report indicates that on the said day, the SANDF member, who was in full uniform, came out of her house in the early hours of the morning to head to work. It is said that as soon as she came out, she was reportedly attacked and stabbed several times to death by suspects, before they fled the scene, leaving her bleeding profusely.
“Her relative was then informed that there was something suspicious at the SANDF member’s residence. Upon arrival, the relative discovered her lifeless body lying outside in a pool of blood, with what looked like stab wounds,” Mohlala explained.

The police and medical personnel were notified and upon their arrival at the scene, the woman was certified dead by the paramedics. “A murder case was opened accordingly, and the Tonga police immediately began with their investigations, which led to the arrest of the two suspects.”
The provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Semakaleng Manamela, reiterated that she would do everything in her power to ensure that Mpumalanga becomes safe for all, including vulnerable groups. “I applaud the members for their hard work, dedication and their commitment which led to a breakthrough in this case.”
The two suspects were remanded in custody during their court appearance, and they will appear again in the same court for a formal bail application on September 27.
