From Daily Maverick · Riaan Marais · · 1m 20s
New suspect joins Nelson Mandela Bay crime syndicate
A seventh suspect linked to prosecutor Tracy Brown's murder appears in court.
In brief
A seventh suspect linked to prosecutor Tracy Brown's murder appears in court. A seventh suspect joins the syndicate accused of murdering Gqeberha prosecutor Tracy Brown and orchestrating kidnappings in Nelson Mandela Bay. Originally reported by Daily Maverick.
New suspect joins syndicate
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A seventh suspect linked to prosecutor Tracy Brown's murder appears in court.
Syndicate linked to murder
The syndicate is accused of murdering Gqeberha prosecutor Tracy Brown and orchestrating at least two kidnappings for ransom in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Unathi Mayi appears
Unathi Mayi made a brief court appearance after being transferred from Maletswai where he was arrested in June 2025.
Mayi's case history
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Mayi was involved in a vehicle theft in Maletswai on 21 June 2025 and later used the same vehicle in a kidnapping with four occupants.
Three more suspects added
Three additional suspects were added to the syndicate: Simthembile Xungu, Thamsanqa Mthembu and Buhle Mbini.
Mthembu arrested
Thamsanqa Mthembu (33) was arrested in the Free State in December 2025 for his role in prosecutor Tracy Brown's murder.
Xolani Busakwe's bail
Xolani Busakwe stated his case by affidavit claiming his continued incarceration would prevent him from preparing for a disciplinary hearing at work.
Here's the gist
A seventh suspect joins the syndicate accused of murdering Gqeberha prosecutor Tracy Brown and orchestrating kidnappings in Nelson Mandela Bay.
