Three suspects have been arrested and appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court in connection with the murder of Glencairn businessman Ben Tuzee.
Manenberg police spokesperson Capt Ian Bennett said two teenagers and a 32-year-old man were taken into custody.
“A 16-year-old, 17-year-old and a 32-year-old man were arrested.”
Tuzee, the co-owner of Dixies restaurant, was tragically stabbed to death in a hijacking that occurred in Brown’s Farm, Philippi.
The 51-year-old, who went to deliver a TV set in Nyanga after having sold it on marketplace, died after he was stabbed multiple times on Tuesday 6 September.
Last week, police urged residents to be cautious when using Facebook marketplace to buy and sell items when entering high-crime areas such as the Nyanga precinct which is a hotspot for murder and hijackings.
“It has been noticed with concern that citizens of other communities enter the Nyanga precinct under the auspices of delivering items sold and bought on market place. It might seem as if these vulnerable people enter the area not taking into account their safety.
“This area has become notorious for hijacking and murder. Persons entering these high-crime areas need to take cognizance of the volatile situation they put themselves into. Police would like to warn people not from the area to enquire about the risk factors and not to enter an unknown area at night. Every individual’s safety is of importance and we would like them to prioritise their personal safety,” said Bennett.
