Clyde Mnisi

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Wife of alleged Mpumalanga rhino-poaching kingpin shot dead days ... (News24)

The widow of Clyde Mnisi, the chief of the Mnisi clan who was accused of being a kingpin in a massive rhino-poaching syndicate, was gunned down days after ...

Mnisi was meant to appear in the Mpumalanga High Court in Mbombela. The horns were allegedly sold at the highest price to markets in Gauteng, before they were distributed to markets in Southeast Asia. - The widow of the chief of the Mnisi clan in Mpumalanga, Clyde Mnisi, was shot dead at the couple's home. The widow of Clyde Mnisi, the chief of the Mnisi clan who was accused of being a kingpin in a massive rhino-poaching syndicate, was gunned down days after his funeral, police said on Tuesday. Mnisi, who was inaugurated as the traditional leader of the Mnisi clan in 2022, was murdered next to the Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, near White River, on 26 March. He was travelling with his driver in a Toyota Avanza on Airport Road when one of the vehicle's tyres was punctured.

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Widow of alleged rhino poaching kingpin Chief Clyde Mnisi gunned ... (Daily Maverick)

Nine days after Mnisi died in a hail of bullets, Charlene Felicity Mathews was killed 'execution style' in her Mkhulu home.

Police have asked anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) to contact Crime Stoppers at 08600 10111 or send information via the My SAPS app. A team of investigators has been assembled and have already begun the probe with a hope to arrest the perpetrator,” Mohlala explained. The motive for Mathews’ murder, according to Mohlala, remains unclear and no arrests have been made. “Part of the investigation will be to establish how the suspect(s) gained entry into the house. When Calcutta officers arrived shortly after the attack, they discovered the woman’s body. Register for free or log in to continue reading.

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Widow of slain Chief Clyde Mnisi shot and killed in apparent hit ... (Lowvelder)

In yet another suspected assassination, the widow of Chief Clyde Mnisi, Charlene (30), was shot and killed in her sleep. She was still in the process of ...

Mohlala confirmed that the driver was shot in the leg and is recovering well. According to Mohlala, Mnisi had been travelling as a passenger in a Toyota Avanza on the KMI Airport road when one of the vehicle’s tyres was punctured. A family member confirmed she had been shot in the head twice, and that one of the other victims was the chief’s son. “The police are investigating a murder case and two cases of attempted murder.” He said they spoke to him and opened fire. He was hit several times and died on the scene.

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Mnisi's widow gunned down two days after chief's burial (SowetanLIVE)

A widow of a Mpumalanga chief who was killed last week has been gunned down. Police in Mpumalanga said Charlene Felicity Mathews, 30, was shot dead around ...

The motive for the shooting is unknown at this stage," said Mohlala. "Police found some cartridges on the scene. Upon arrival they found the lifeless body of a woman with multiple gunshot wounds on the head.

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A week after Mpumalanga's Chief Mnisi was murdered, his widow is ... (Independent Online)

Pretoria - The widow of Chief Clyde Mnisi of Mpumalanga who was murdered last week, Charlene Felicity Mathews aged 30, has also been brutally killed.

The chief sustained multiple gunshot wounds and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries,” said Mohlala. The chief’s driver is said to be receiving medical treatment for his injuries. His driver sustained injuries to his leg after being shot, but Mohlala said “he survived to tell the fate”. Whilst waiting for assistance it is alleged that a group of about five heavily armed men wearing balaclavas and gloves came in a BMW X5,” Mohlala said at the time. Part of the investigation will be to establish on how the suspect(s) gained entry into the house,” said Mohlala. Upon arrival they found the lifeless body of the woman with multiple gunshot wounds on the head.

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Wife of slain Mpumalanga chief also gunned down (Algoa FM)

Mpumalanga police have launched a manhunt for the gunmen who shot and killed the wife of late Chief Clyde Mnisi, who died in a hail of bullets last.

His killers are still at large and have not yet been found," Mohlala said. "Her husband, Chief Clyde Mnisi (37) was fatally shot on the Airport Road near White River next to Kruger-Mpumalanga International (KMI) Airport in the evening of Sunday, 26 March 2023 around 23:00. Matthews' murder comes a week after 37-year-old Chief Clyde Mnisi was killed on the Airport Road near White River next to Kruger-Mpumalanga International Airport.

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Slain chief Mnisi accused of involvement in rhino poaching (SowetanLIVE)

Mpumalanga chief Clyde Mnisi, who was gunned down last week, was allegedly the middleman in a rhino poaching syndicate involving cops and a kingpin at the ...

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What Happened To Chief Clyde Mnisi? Shot and killed in apparent hit (PKBnews.in)

Shock waves continue to blow from Mpumalanga where the widow of Clyde Mnisi, Charlene Mathews was assassinated a week after the murder of the chief of the ...

The chief of the Mnisi clan, Clyde Mnisi was accused of being a kingpin in a massive rhino-poaching syndicate. Charlene Mathews was 30 years of age at the time of her killing. According to the reports, the news of Charlene Mathews’s murder came after a week when Clyde Mnisi was killed.

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Speculation rife over Mpumalanga chief, wife's murders ahead of his ... (TimesLIVE)

The murder of Mpumalanga chief Clyde Mnisi and his wife just a week apart has brought into focus the ongoing assassinations in the province, ...

The police seem to have an indication of who the suspects might be in that murder. "You have to look at the case of Anton Mzimba, who was the head ranger at Timbavati game reserve. The matter is still on the court roll until they appear in court.

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Mnisi family deny claims murders of chief, his widow linked (News24)

The grieving Mnisi family in Bushbuckridge believes the killing of Chief Clyde Mnisi and his widow, Charlene Felicity Mathews, are unrelated.

On his way out, he shot the chief's younger brother in the foot and arm. He shot her twice in the head and left. The police questioned people in the house when the widow was killed. The police are trained to detect what could have happened. "They gave different answers to the police. The nation is shocked, afraid, and angry.

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Talks underway to determine the next Mnisi tribal chief (SowetanLIVE)

The Mnisi Tribal Authority has started talks regarding the chieftaincy, raising worries that their decision could spark a succession dispute similar to the ...

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