JOHANNESBURG - The net is closing in for the suspects believed to be behind the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, whose body was found dumped in Lombadry West on Monday.
It has now been revealed that she may not be the only victim.
Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says they are now investigating a possible syndicate that targets young women under the pretense of pursuing a love interest.
"They propose to this young woman usually in malls, request to take them out on dates, and when they agree, that is when they plan to rob them," Mathe says.
On Thursday, police confirmed that they had added a third person to the list of wanted suspects for the murder of Mongale.
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An elderly man has recently been arrested after the VW Polo allegedly used in the crime was found in Phoenix, Durban.
According to Mathe, two of the three arrested suspects are linked to other crimes dating back to April this year.
She says the men had been arrested and charged with kidnapping and robbery, but when they appeared in court, they were granted bail.
Since these arrests, Mathe says, more women have come forward to positively identify some of the suspects using the same modus operandi.