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The South African
26-05-2025
- The South African
Eastern Cape teen shot dead by stepfather
A 52-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of his stepson, 18-year-old Leewin Solomon, following a domestic altercation in Rosedale, Kariega, on Sunday night, 25 May 2025. Eastern Cape police told Algoafm that the incident occurred at a house in Parkiet Street, Kariega, at around 21:28. Solomon and his stepfather allegedly got into an argument, during which Solomon stabbed the man in the shoulder The stepfather allegedly drew his firearm and shot the teenager. Paramedics rushed Solomon to the hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival. Police arrested the stepfather on a charge of murder. A 9mm Glock pistol was seized for ballistic testing. He is expected to appear in the Kariega Magistrate's Court later this week. Gunmen shot and killed 40-year-old Peter Baaitjies, an alleged gang boss, in a suspected drive-by on the R75 near Kwadwesi on Tuesday afternoon, 22 April 2025. Baaitjies was driving his SUV toward Kwadwesi when another vehicle pulled up alongside him and opened fire. According to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, the suspects fired at close range while both vehicles were moving near the intersection of the R75 and Chelsea Road at around 14:00. Baaitjies lost control of his SUV and crashed into a stationary truck. He died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
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The South African
22-04-2025
- The South African
Suspected gang boss gunned down in traffic [video]
Watch the full version of the 'Alleged Gqeberha gang boss shot dead in traffic' article – in a minute. ADVERTISEMENT Unknown gunmen shot and killed a man with alleged gang ties in Gqeberha during a suspected drive-by on the R75 on Tuesday afternoon, 22 April 2025. The 40-year-old Peter Baaitjies, an alleged gang boss, was travelling in his SUV in the direction of Kwadwesi. It is believed that the vehicle pulled up next to him and shot Baaitjies. According to a media statement, SAPS spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, at around 14:00, suspects opened fire at close range while both cars were in motion near the intersection of the R75 and Chelsea Road. For the latest political news, bookmark The South African website's dedicated section for free-to-read content GANG BOSS SHOT DEAD IN TRAFFIC Janse Van Rensburg also confirmed that detectives from SAPS Kwadwesi are investigating the murder. The motive remains unclear, and police have yet to make any arrests. Although Baatjies was allegedly linked to gang activity in the city, police have not formally connected his murder to any ongoing gang conflict. ADVERTISEMENT UNKNOWN GUNMEN SHOT AND KILLED A MAN WITH ALLEGED GANG TIES IN GQEBERHA WATCH MORE VIDEOS FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN Looking for quick updates? Watch News in a Minute videos on The South African's YouTube page for all the key stories you need to know! Catch all the latest videos on news, lifestyle, travel, sports and more – there's always something to watch! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and BlueSky to stay connected and get your news on the go!
