Marthinus Mynhardt

Marthinus "Tinus" Mynhardt (1985 - 2013)

Brief overview:

Tinus (28), was shot seven times, six of the bullets in the back, three kilometers outside Burgersfort on the main road, on 6th December 2013.

Tinus had gone to visit friends that evening, and were concerned when he didn't arrive at work.

Police spokesperson, Sergeant Gerald Sidebe confirmed the incident, and said, “It happened at about 10pm on the road between Lydenburg and Burgersfort on Friday night, just after the Skhila Bridge. Residents apparently heard the gunshots and notified the police. When police arrived, they found his body."

Only a cellphone and cash had been stolen from his wallet.

Sedibe confirmed that a murder case was being investigated. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Lydenburg SAPS at 013-235-1311.

Tinus's colleague and friend, Gerhard Rossouw issued a R10 000 reward for any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect/s. Rossouw can be contacted at 082-909-5966.

Brief Biography:

• Other Victims/Family
• Funeral/Memorial
• The Street/Suburb
• The Region (Land disputes, other incidents etc.)

Attack Details:

• Date and time of attack
• Weapons
• Items Stolen
• Investigative officer/SAPS Case No:
• Torture, Gratuitous violence
• Indications of Hate Crime? Threats etc.

Perpetrator details:

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• Arrests
• Name/s and age/s of Perpetrator/s
• Country of origin of Perpetrator/s
• Trial/Conviction

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Links to Media articles:

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