In a dramatic development in the investigation into the murder of David Manuel, it has been revealed that the award-winning actor may have been killed for insurance money.

Manuel, who played the role of 28’s prison gang leader “Freddy Gums” in the 2016 blockbuster movie Noem My Skollieand last month a friend of mine was shot dead in Cape Town’s gang-ridden town of Gugulethu.

46-year-old actor and Alfonso Fisher found with multiple gunshot wounds When police arrived on the scene following the fatal shooting on October 8th.

Two arrested in murder of ‘Noem My Skollie’ star David Manuel

Western Cape police spokesman Sergeant Wesley Twigg said the arrests of a man and woman aged in their 30s and 40s on Tuesday followed an intensive investigation.

“The investigation revealed that: life insurance policies taken out by family members This has been identified as a possible cause, Twigg said.

He said the two suspects, who were detained on Tuesday, will appear in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, November 14, on charges of murder and fraud.

Twigg said the possibility of more arrests has not been ruled out.

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From Skollie to the star…

Manuel played the role of 28-year-old prison gang leader “Freddy Gums” in the 2016 film. Noem My Skollie.

During the filming of the gripping film about the life of screenwriter John W. Fredericks, Manuel was released on parole after spending nine years behind bars.

The Gugulethu actor also appeared in the movie. danZ! (2017) and number 37 (2018).

Manuel won Best Supporting Actor for his powerful performance as the stubborn Freddy Gums. Noem My Skollie Won the Best Film Award African Film Festival (TSKGV) In July 2017.

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