Isibaya actress Zinhle Mabena was arrested on Tuesday by the police on a charge of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder against her husband.
The actress who plays the character of Sihle in Mzansi Magic’s soapy allegedly hired hitmen to kill her husband who is also a businessman, Robert Ngwenya.
The couple are believed to be going through a divorce.
According to police statements, Ngwenya’s car was shot at while at petrol a station in Forest Hill, Centurion on January 20 2021, by unknown assailants, and one of his bodyguards lost his life.
We have seen CCTV footage which clearly shows a Toyota Bakkie parking at the stations gas lane, while another Ford Ranger immediately stops at another lane and starred shooting at the Ngwenya’s car.
The businessman according to the police statement, was not hurt, but two of his bodyguards were shot at, and one lost his life.
The assailants, the video shows had used an AK47 and they had sprayed Ngwenya’s Bakkie with numerous bullets before fleeing the scene.
Gauteng Police Spokesperson Kay Makhubeke confirmed Mabena’s arrest and said she was due to appear before the Pretoria Magistrate court today.
Makhubele said the actress was arrested after evidence was uncovered at her home linking her to the attempted murder case.
Police sources revealed that the police arrested Mabena after they found the AK47 gun and a cellphone which she allegedly used to communicate with the hitmen.
It is also understood that Ngwenya had also received threatening messages from same number which was later found to be in possession of Mabena at her home.
Ngwenya’s refused to comment on the matter.
Watch the video of the alleged ‘hit’ below (WARNING- The video contains graphic acts of violence, sensitive viewers are advised not to watch:
Video of Zinhle Mabena (Sihle – Isibaya) husband’s car being shot at. pic.twitter.com/PkaiWyA09n
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In other news – Isibaya actress Zinhle Mabena arrested for attempted murder on her hubby, his bodyguard dies
An actress from Mzansi Magic’s Isibaya that recently got canned will be appearing in the Pretoria Magistrate Court today, 17 February. Zinhle Mabena was arrested on Tuesday, 16 February on suspicions of being involved in the attempted murder of her husband.
During the alleged attempt, which took place on 28 January, the husband’s bodyguard died. According to Gauteng SAPS Spokesperson, Captain Kay Makhubele, evidence that linked the actress to the murder and attempted murder was found. Learn More