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Mayor's driver, bodyguard in court over the murder of Air Force Sergeant

February 03, 2026

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Cape Times

THE two VIP protection officers assigned to Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor, Douglas Maimane will remain in custody until their next court appearance over the murder of South African Air Force Sergeant Michael Swanton.

- STAFF REPORTER

Swanton was shot dead along Eskia Mphahlele Drive last week, January 28, just after 8pm. According to an IOL report, Swanton and his wife, who was driving, were heading onto the R80 when a BMW SUV with flashing blue lights stopped them.

Regional spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Lumka Mahanjana, confirmed that two VIP protection officers appeared briefly before the Pretoria Magistrates' Court charged with Swanton's murder.

Thabang Eugene Sohole, 41, and Michael Makampe, 42, faced charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice.

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