Media statement issued by the office of the Provincial Commissioner in Mpumalanga

For immediate release

To: All Media

THE PUBLIC IS URGED TO ASSIST IN LOCATING THEMBA YENDE REGARDING AN INVESTIGATION OF A MURDER CASE

Nelspruit: 29 October 2023 – Members of the public are urged to assist the Wakkerstroom Police in locating Mr Themba Yende (pictures attached) who can be of great assistance in resolving a case in which Ms Thobile Mayisela (29) was murdered last weekend. Yende is believed to be residing in Sterkfontein farm.

From information that the Police have gathered so far, on Saturday, 21 October 2023 Ms Mayisela, a resident at Waaihoek farm is said to have attended a funeral in Driefontein and whilst returning, she was reportedly seen walking with someone. It was a shock when her lifeless body was discovered at a certain house in Wakkerstroom the next day, Sunday 22 October 2023.

A case of murder was then opened and the motive for the killing is unknown at this stage. No one has been arrested yet but preliminary investigation suggests that Mayisela was strangled to death possibly on that very same Saturday (21 October 2023).

When Police investigators connected the dots, they stumbled upon crucial information that may lead to a breakthrough on this case. This new development propelled members to seek for Yende who has not been found yet in spite of several attempts to locate him.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call Detective Sergeant Nonhlanhla Khoza on 076 376 9430 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. Alternatively, members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

Ends.

Media Enquiries:

Colonel Donald Mdhluli

082 608 6540