Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - Police in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa have arrested a wanted extortionist Linda Hlongwa, who is commonly known as ‘Mjinja’ or ‘Putin’ for the m8rder of his girlfriend and her mother.
‘Mjinja’ was arrested in Midrand, Gauteng province on Tuesday
afternoon, 15 April 2025.
His 22-year-old girlfriend and her 52-year-old mother
who were shot and k!lled at their home on Income Road at Nazareth in Pinetown
on 18 March 2025.
It was gathered that Hlongwa was arrested on 20 July 2020
after he was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition on Ukuthula Street
at St Wendolins in Mariannhill and was released from custody pending ballistic
results.
Since then, he has ignored summons to appear in court
to face his charges.
‘Mjinja’ is also wanted in connection with a string of
extortion cases in which he is alleged to be terrorising business people.
Mjinja’ is believed to have been extorting money from
scholar transport owners, tuckshop owners, and local taxis in the areas of
Mariannhill and the nearby townships.
Police in KwaZulu-Natal are thankful to community members
who provided valuable information which led to the arrest of ‘Mjinja’.
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