Hitman Arrested In Murder Of Former Knysna Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa
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A 44-year-old man described as a hitman has been arrested in connection with the murder of former Knysna Executive Mayor Aubrey Tsengwa.
The arrest follows an investigation led by the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), which tracked the suspect to Peddie in the Eastern Cape. A takedown operation was conducted on Friday, 6 November 2026, resulting in the suspect's arrest.
PKTT Investigation Leads Police To Peddie
The arrest came after investigators pursued leads in the case, eventually directing the operation to Peddie in the Eastern Cape.
Members of the PKTT carried out the operation on Friday, bringing a 44-year-old suspect into custody.
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Tsengwa was murdered on 19 August while seated in his car with three other occupants.
The attack claimed the former mayor's life, while the three other people in the vehicle survived.
The 44-year-old suspect remains in police custody and is expected to appear before the Knysna Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 9 November 2026.
He faces one charge of murder and three counts of attempted murder, relating to the fatal attack on Tsengwa and the three survivors.
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