# New suspect joins Nelson Mandela Bay crime syndicate

> A seventh suspect linked to prosecutor Tracy Brown's murder appears in court.
- Title: New suspect joins Nelson Mandela Bay crime syndicate
- Summary: A seventh suspect linked to prosecutor Tracy Brown's murder appears in court. A seventh suspect joins the syndicate accused of murdering Gqeberha prosecutor…
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- Source: Daily Maverick — https://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-14-new-accused-joins-alleged-nelson-mandela-bay-kidnapping-and-murder-syndicate
- Author: Riaan Marais
- Published: 2026-10-14T21:10:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nelson mandela bay, tracy brown, kidnappings, hawks, court, organized crime, murder, news, politics
## New suspect joins syndicate
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
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.
## Key takeaway

A seventh suspect joins the syndicate accused of murdering Gqeberha prosecutor Tracy Brown and orchestrating kidnappings in Nelson Mandela Bay.