Cape Town - The Department of Community Safety has offered a R5 000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Lwazi Sibindana.
It is believed that Sibindana could assist the police with their investigation into the death of Jacqueline Mpontsana, who was set alight in a domestic violence dispute on September 19, 2021.
Mpontsana, 40, was initially rushed to hospital, and family, friends and colleagues had hoped that she would recover from her severe injuries.
Her distraught uncle, Mncedisi Mpontsana, said the family was having difficulty coming to terms with the horrific manner in which she had died. Mncedisi said that Jacquelene Mpontsana, who was a breadwinner in the family, had a 13-year-old child.
“Our department is still reeling from the loss of our dear colleague, Jacque Mpontsana. I would like to appeal to our community members to please come forward if you have any information,” said Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz.
Mpontsana was employed in the department.
Head of department Yashina Pillay said: “It is my hope that by offering a reward someone will come forward with the required information on Lwazi’s whereabouts so that he can assist the police with their investigation. Ultimately, this will lead to the arrest of the person responsible for this heinous act.”
Anyone with information can contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Mangaliso, at Gugulethu SAPS on 072 155 0100 or 021 684 2323.