Break in Wandile Bozwana Murder Case: Suspected Hitman Caught After Five-Year Search

The long arm of the law has finally caught up with Senzo Mncube, the KwaZulu-Natal taxi boss accused of being the triggerman in the brazen daylight hit on businessman Wandile Bozwana. Topping the headlines once again, the saga that began over five years ago saw justice take a crucial step forward as Mncube stands trial in the Pretoria high court facing murder and attempted murder charges.

The intricacies of the case have gripped the nation since October 2015, when Bozwana, a prominent North West entrepreneur, was killed in a hail of bullets on the N1 Garsfontein off-ramp in Pretoria. His business partner, Mpho Baloyi, miraculously survived the attack but with grave injuries. This audacious killing, executed in public view, set off a sprawling investigation that bent on crucial CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators.

Mncube's co-conspirators, including the notorious Mamelodi taxi boss Vusi ‘Khekhe’ Mathibela, are already serving a heavy sentence – 30 years for their part in the cold-blooded murder. Despite the convictions, these men continue to aver their innocence, adding a layer of complexity and ongoing drama to the proceedings.

Mncube's denial that he is the man caught on CCTV cameras has not swayed the authorities, who have built a compelling case against him. The court was walked through detailed evidence as Sergeant Evans Mongwe, the investigating officer, analyzed the footage, laying bare the calculated trail of the accused from Sandton to the grim final scene in Pretoria.

Adding weight to the state's case is the link between Mncube and a Toyota Hilux found integral to the murder. Traced back to an owner who admitted to loaning Mncube the vehicle for familial reasons, it appears to cast significant doubt on Mncube's defense. After evading capture for a staggering five years, he was finally apprehended in July 2021, offering some solace to those demanding justice for Bozwana.

The saga will continue to unfold as the court anticipates the playback of the CCTV footage. What seems like a cinematic storyline is a stark reality, a testament to the lengths the justice system will go to seek out the truth in South Africa.