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Police in Mthatha have arrested a 31-year old wanted suspect linked to several murder cases.
Police spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mzukisi Fatyela says the suspect who is also regarded as a hit-man was arrested in Leads Road on Monday.
The suspect is due to appear in Ngobo Magistrates court on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, police in Mthatha are also searching for two unknown armed suspects who shot and killed a 40-year old man.
Fatyela says it is alleged that the deceased was about to enter his house on Monday night when gun shots were heard and two men were seen leaving the scene.