THE father of Skeem Saam actress Amanda Manku, his girlfriend and co-accused will appear in the Lebowakgomo Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 23 January.
The three, William Manku (53), Nonhlanhla Ngubo (42) and David Khoza (40) were arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit murder, robbery with aggravated circumstances, attempted murder, two counts of murder and defeating the ends of justice.
According to police spokesman Brigadier Hlulani Mashabathe, the suspects were nabbed by members of the Limpopo murder and robbery, provincial tracking team, Benoni flying squad after a mother (70) and her daughter (45) were shot dead by unknown suspects while fetching water at a local tap on 4 May 2021.
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“The elderly woman was also in the company of her son who was injured during the shooting incident,” he said.
The Manku family previously released a statement after the arrest of the three suspects.
The statement at the time read: “In light of these events, we've been inundated with media requests which we wish to address through this statement. The family can now confirm that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the case. The suspects will appear in court again on 18 January 2024 at Magatle, Zebediela."
They said it wasn't easy for them.
“This is a difficult time for the family, but we are trusting the SAPS and judicial system to run its course as is necessary to bring the matter to a close. We wish to thank the public for their support during this time,” the statement read.
