Team of specialists to probe Mazwi Kubheka kidnapping: Mthombeni
Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says he has established a team of specialists to investigate the Mazwi Kubheka kidnapping.
He says the team is from the police detective and intelligence units.
His story made news headlines after his family called for a march for his safe return.
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The family said Khubeka was kidnapped after refusing to sell the space of his tuck shop to foreign nationals.
Mthombeni says he is happy with the progress the team is making.
“We are hard at work; I have assigned the deputy who is responsible for crime detection. I have paired him with our provincial head from crime intelligence. I am quite happy with the progress though for now.”
#sapsGP [UPDATE] SAPS in Vosloorus confirms that 27-year-old Mazwi Mpumelelo Kubheka who was reported missing on 02 April 2026 has been found safe.
The individual presented himself at Vosloorus police station on the evening of 02 May 2026. His identity has been verified and will… pic.twitter.com/AmpgubuAP2
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) May 3, 2026