WANTED BY POLICE:Simon Matakura
WANTED BY POLICE:Simon Matakura

POLOKWANE-The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation has launched an extensive manhunt for a suspect following the brutal killing of Warrant Officer Thinandavha Stanley Mudau (52) on Sunday.

The deceased who was at Thohoyandou-Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offenses (FCS) unit allegedly found a rape female victim (17) at the office. The victim who is a foreign national allegedly informed him that she was raped by her relative who is also a foreign national.

It is further reported that Mudau took the victim to the police station so that she can open a case but along the way decided to via the suspect’s place. Upon arrival at the suspect’s place, it is reported that Mudau was abruptly attacked by the suspect with a panga (Machete) killing him instantly. The rape victim was also attacked and she is currently being treated in hospital.

The Hawks in Limpopo are appealing to anyone who may know the whereabouts of Simon Matakura (picture attached) to please contact Captain Phineas Ramaite on 082 576 0932 of the SAPS on 086 00 10111 or via the SAPS MySAPSApp. All information will be treated with the strictest confidence and callers may remain anonymous.