THE family of murdered Sibongile Hadebe (34) from Mamelodi East in Tshwane says their prayers have been answered.
A 28-year-old suspect who allegedly murdered Sibongile appeared at the Mamelodi Magistrate Court on Friday, 25 July 2025 after being arrested.
His case was postponed to Monday, 28 July 2025, for legal representative and bail application purposes. Sibongile's body was found burnt not far from where she lived. She went missing on 19 May 2025.
Sibongile's brother Siphamandla Hadebe (34) said: "My sister was brutally murdered. We are in great pain."
He said that they are preparing for the funeral on Saturday, 26 July 2025.
"We want to focus and finish on the funeral. We will deal with the rest after the funeral. We are still grieving," he said.
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Ward 16 councillor, Seabelo Marishane, said: "We are still reeling in shock as the community. We never expected an incident of such to take place in our area. The case is still unfolding. Fortunately, there is an arrest of a suspect."
He said that they have been supporting the Hadebe siblings after their sister was brutally and gruesomely murdered. He said that they are continuing with the necessary support and assistance in regard to this particular issue.
The angry community said no bail for the suspect because if they see him outside, he will die. The community further said an eye for an eye. "
It hurts as they are parents too," said a community member.
Sibongile will be laid to rest at Heatherly Cemetery in Mamelodi East on Saturday, 26 July.
Gauteng Police spokeswoman, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, said: "Suspect was arrested on Thursday, 24 July 2025, on a charge of murder and appeared before Mamelodi Magistrates Court on 25 July 2025."
