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JABULILE NTIMBA CASE — TWO WOMEN CHARGED — Charged

Three people were arrested in connection with Jabulile Ntimba's death, one of nine deaths under investigation around Kempton Park. Two women, aged 31 and 38, were charged with murder and other offences; prosecutors said the third person was not charged because evidence was insufficient at that stage


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JABULILE NTIMBA CASE — TWO WOMEN CHARGED

Nationality

South African (reported accused women)

Country Link

South Africa

Last Known Location

Kempton Park / Boksburg, Gauteng (court appearance)

Case Reference

ZA-KEMPTON-NTIMBA-2026

Allegation & Summary

Three people were arrested in connection with Jabulile Ntimba's death, one of nine deaths under investigation around Kempton Park. Two women, aged 31 and 38, were charged with murder and other offences; prosecutors said the third person was not charged because evidence was insufficient at that stage. There is no finding that these arrests explain the other eight deaths. All charges remain allegations.

Reporting Agency South African NPA / police, reported by AFP

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Verification Note: This intelligence file summarizes the source context linked above, including supplied accounts where noted. Arrests and charges reflect allegations only. All subjects maintain the presumption of innocence unless specifically listed as convicted by a competent court of law.