TWO suspects remain in custody for the attempted murder of South African Revenue Service (Sars) advocate, Coreth Naude.
Siyanda Emmanuel Mbulwana (29) and Mcebisi Corlen Runeyi (28) appeared briefly in the Durban Magistrates Court on Monday, 23 December.
They face charges of conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder after allegedly shooting Naude.
The advocate was presiding over a Sars committee investigating the tax affairs of businesswoman, socialite, and reality TV star, Shauwn "Mam'Mkhize" Mkhize, in July.
The incident occurred in Umhlanga, north of Durban, on 18 July 2024.
Advocates said two gunmen ambushed Naude, opening fire at her as she drove. She managed to reach a hotel where she received emergency medical attention before being rushed to hospital.
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The suspects fled the scene in a silver Toyota Corolla.
The case was taken up by the provincial serious and violent crime unit: murder and robbery, which swiftly began searching for clues and leads.
The investigation led to the Western Cape, resulting in the arrest of the two suspects in Mitchells Plain and Milnerton on Tuesday, 17 December 2024.
They appeared in court without legal representation and seemingly relaxed.
Their case was postponed to Monday, 30 December, allowing them time to secure legal counsel.
The state indicated more arrests could follow. The media was prohibited from taking photos or videos inside the court because an identity parade was pending.
Police are still investigating who is the mastermind behind the attempt on Naude's life.
Recently, Sars raided Mam'Mkhize's home in La Lucia, Durban North, seizing various items.
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