4 'executed': R50 000 reward

2003-08-15 10:07

Johannesburg - The police have offered a reward of R50 000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a quadruple murder in Vlakfontein, Roodepoort, in March.

Captain Tshisikhawe Ndou said four people were shot dead on March 29 at 02:00 as they were on their way home from a tavern.

Their bodies were found in the veld near the Vlakfontein informal settlement.

All four had been shot in the back of the head, execution style.

The four were Sophie Mongwane, 30, of Tsepisong, and Ephraim Mhlongo, 34, Abel Sologate, 39, and Gladwell Molaakgosi, 46, all of Vlakfontein.

The motive for the killings was unknown.

Ndou said the victims appeared to have been hit with a sharp or bladed object after being shot.

Anyone with information was asked to contact detective inspector Badirwang on 082 565 9768 or during office hours on 011 760 3189, said Ndou.

- SAPA