Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Dr Natheem Jacobs, who was fatally stabbed outside of his home in Garlandale, Athlone, during a robbery in the early hours of the morning on 2 March 2023.
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Javon Williams (38) from Bokmakierie, Cape Town was arrested and taken into custody for the murder of Dr Natheem Jacobs. It is believed that Willaims was part of a wheel theft syndicate that targeted cars parked along the roadside.
According to police reports, A 38-year-old suspect was arrested today, 29 May 2023, for Murder. The suspect will appear in court on Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
Dr Jacobs completed his community service as a CCS veterinarian at the Wingfield Animal Health Centre and the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, working under the supervision of SPCA Board member Dr Ayoub Banderker, and signed a contract for permanent employment with the SPCA shortly before the incident.
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