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Actress Thandeka Mdeliswa was shot and killed in Mpumalanga on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She died days later, on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Her family confirmed on Sunday that her shooting was an act of gender violence | Image: Twitter
Mpumalanga police arrested three people in connection with the murder of Thandeka Mdeliswa, 34, who was shot during an argument at her home in Evander.
According to police, a 27-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with the murder, as well as two other suspects, ages 24 and 29, for illegal possession of the firearm believed to have been used in the murder.
Police spokesman Brig. Leonard Hlathi said they had been informed that Mdeliswa had heard a fight between his brother and two men.
“Then he went out to investigate the problem, and as he got closer, one of the men snatched a firearm from his friend and shot him,” Hlathi said.
He said the two men fled the scene. Police and medical personnel were immediately summoned and Mdleliswa was taken to hospital but sadly died on Saturday 5 September.
Mdleliswa played the role of Khanya Hlophe in the soap opera Ikani.
All three suspects will appear in Evander Magistrates Court on Monday.
“We are pleased that the suspects have been arrested, including the alleged killer,” said Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lt. General Mondli Zuma.
“We also believe that at least the arrest will bring comfort to the family, as they will be able to find closure to the matter,” Zuma added.
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