A 34-year-old man has surrendered to police in Mpumalanga after a seven-year investigation into the murder of Constable Thabo Mdluli. The suspect, believed to be involved in the 2020 killing, walked into a police station voluntarily, ending a long chase. Constable Mdluli was shot dead after stopping a suspicious Toyota Corolla in Vlaklaagte. Investigators had followed the case despite the passage of time, with evidence including fingerprints recovered from the vehicle. The suspect’s surrender marks a significant development in a case that had remained unresolved for years. The incident has raised questions about the effectiveness of police investigations and the challenges of solving long-standing crimes. While the community awaits further details, the case highlights ongoing concerns about police accountability and justice in the region.