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The Citizen
6 days ago
- The Citizen
Man arrested in Limpopo days after brutal murder of Gauteng woman
Man arrested in Limpopo days after brutal murder of Gauteng woman A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a missing woman from Eersterust, east of Pretoria city centre. According to Pretoria Rekord, the woman's body was discovered on Thursday, partially buried in an open field, just weeks after she was reported missing. Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk says a dedicated five-member investigation team was established to pursue the case. 'The team immediately began following leads and gathering crucial information to piece together the events surrounding the murder.' He adds that as the investigation progressed, a possible suspect was identified. 'Information received indicated that the suspect had travelled to Polokwane. Acting swiftly, the team traced the suspect to a residence in Polokwane and, at approximately 02:00 [this] morning, a 36-year-old man was arrested.' Van Dyk says the man is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, where he will face a charge of murder. Major-General Samuel Thine, the district commissioner of Tshwane, commended the investigative team for their dedication and hard work in bringing the suspect to justice. He also extended his gratitude to the families of the detectives for their continued support throughout the investigation. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
IOL News
03-08-2025
- IOL News
Over 300 suspects arrested in SAPS's Operation Shanela in Tshwane
The SAPS officers in Tshwane arrested 356 suspects for various crimes during a major crime operation in Attridgeville township. Image: Supplied/SAPS The police's Operation Shanela, a high-intensity crime-fighting initiative, conducted a raid in Atteridgeville township, Tshwane, on Saturday, leading to the arrest of over 300 suspects for various crimes. Captain Johan van Dyk, Tshwane SAPS district spokesperson, said police arrested 356 suspects and recovered a stolen vehicle during a crime operation. The operation, part of the police's zero-tolerance approach to crime, brought together a multidisciplinary team of SAPS, Department of Home Affairs, Tshwane metro police, Gauteng traffic police, and community safety officials. Van Dyk said the operation aimed to boost police visibility and restore order, targeting the Atteridgeville policing precinct and its surrounding areas. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ 'The joint efforts of this team yielded significant results, with 356 suspects arrested for various criminal offenses. This outcome is a direct reflection of thorough planning, targeted deployments, and sustained visibility intended to suppress crime and track wanted suspects in identified areas,' he said. He reported that Tshwane district detectives initiated the operation's first phase, arresting 260 suspects. The arrests included 65 for gender-based violence, three for murder, three for attempted murder, six for armed robbery, one for perjury, three for possessing unlicensed firearms, and six for rape. During the operation's second phase, uniformed members conducted a roadblock in the precinct, supported by two operational teams. This, Van Dyk said, resulted in the detention of 34 undocumented foreign nationals, who are now being processed by immigration authorities for court appearances and potential deportation. Additionally, one person was fined for employing illegal immigrants. A total of 1,240 individuals and 518 vehicles were searched during the operation and three vehicles were verified to determine if they were stolen. 'This resulted in the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle that was reported stolen earlier at Pretoria Central SAPS. Thirty-seven persons were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. At least 60 Aarto infringement notices were issued, amounting to R30,000 and one vehicle being discontinued due to non-compliance with the Road Traffic Act,' Van Dyk said. He added that police conducted targeted patrols and searches at 25 identified crime hotspots, disrupting criminal activity. The operation resulted in the arrest of nine people for public drinking and two individuals for dealing and possessing drugs, with 417 ziplock bags of various drugs and an undisclosed amount of cash seized. Additionally, authorities inspected 32 liquor outlets, closing 11 for non-compliance and seizing liquor and two gambling machines. Tshwane district Commissioner Major-General Samuel Thine thanked all stakeholders for their support and collaboration, assuring the public that similar operations will continue across the district.
The Citizen
02-08-2025
- The Citizen
Father dead, mother critical after domestic shooting in Pretoria's Elardus Park
A mother is fighting for her life and a father is dead after a domestic dispute turned violent in the early hours this morning at their Elardus Park, Pretoria, home. Pretoria Rekord reports that their teenage daughter, who was asleep during the shooting, is now in the care of trauma counsellors. According to police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, the shooting happened at approximately 03:30 this morning. 'Members of the Lyttelton SAPS responded to a report of a shooting incident at a residence in Rietvalleirand, Elardus Park. 'Upon arrival at the scene, members were met by security and emergency medical personnel, who confirmed that a woman had sustained four gunshot wounds to the upper body. 'She was stabilised on the scene and airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.' Van Dyk says preliminary investigations revealed the body of a man, who was found deceased at the scene with a visible gunshot wound to the head. 'A 9mm pistol was recovered next to his body, along with several live rounds and spent cartridges believed to have been discharged from the same firearm.' Medical officials declared the man dead at the scene. The couple's daughter had been placed in the care of trauma counsellors, as there is currently no immediate family available in Pretoria, says Van Dyk. He adds that the daughter said that her mother had recently returned home late after attending a work-related training session. 'It is believed that this led to an argument between the victim and the suspect. The daughter reported that she later awoke to the sound of gunshots, but was unable to confirm the exact events that followed. 'Crime scene experts attended the scene and conducted a thorough investigation. The firearm was seized and will be sent for ballistic analysis as part of the ongoing investigation.' Police are investigating a case of attempted murder and have opened an inquest docket relating to the suspected suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or domestic violence in South Africa, help is available: You can contact Lifeline South Africa at 0861 322 322 for 24/7 emotional support and counselling. Childline South Africa offers free assistance for children and teenagers. Call them at 0800 055 555. The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre can be reached at 0800 428 428 or by dialling 1207867# from a cellphone. For text-based support via WhatsApp, message 083 765 1235. All services are confidential and available nationwide. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
The Citizen
02-08-2025
- The Citizen
Father dead, mother critically injured in domestic violence shooting in Elardus Park
A mother is fighting for her life and a father is dead after a domestic dispute turned violent in the early hours of Saturday morning at their Elardus Park home. Their teenage daughter, who was asleep during the shooting, is now in the care of trauma counsellors. According to police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, the shooting happened at approximately 03:30 on Saturday morning. 'Members of the Lyttelton SAPS responded to a report of a shooting incident at a residence in Rietvalleirand, Elardus Park. 'Upon arrival at the scene, members were met by security and emergency medical personnel, who confirmed that a woman had sustained four gunshot wounds to the upper body. 'She was stabilised on the scene and airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.' Van Dyk said preliminary investigations revealed the body of a man, who was found deceased at the scene with a visible gunshot wound to the head. 'A 9mm pistol was recovered next to his body, along with several live rounds and spent cartridges believed to have been discharged from the same firearm.' Medical officials declared the man dead at the scene. 'The couple's 15-year-old daughter was at home during the incident but was asleep in her bedroom at the time. She was unharmed and has since been placed in the care of trauma counsellors, as there is currently no immediate family available in Pretoria.' He furthermore added that the 15-year-old daughter said her mother had recently returned home late after attending a work-related training session. 'It is believed that this led to an argument between the victim and the suspect. The daughter reported that she later awoke to the sound of gunshots, but was unable to confirm the exact events that followed. 'Crime scene experts attended to the scene and conducted a thorough investigation. The firearm was seized and will be sent for ballistic analysis as part of the ongoing investigation.' Police are investigating a case of attempted murder and have opened an inquest docket relating to the suspected suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse or domestic violence in South Africa, help is available: You can contact Lifeline South Africa at 0861 322 322 for 24/7 emotional support and counselling. Childline South Africa offers free assistance for children and teenagers at 0800 055 555. The Gender-Based Violence Command Centre can be reached at 0800 428 428 or by dialing 1207867# from a cellphone. For text-based support via WhatsApp, message 083 765 1235. All services are confidential and available nationwide. Also read: Child kidnappings on the rise in Pretoria – Parents urged to stay vigilant Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to [email protected] or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok.
The Citizen
01-08-2025
- The Citizen
Body of missing woman discovered in open field in Eersterust
Body of missing woman discovered in open field in Eersterust The discovery of a dead body in Eersterust, east of the Pretoria city centre, has prompted an investigation. Pretoria Rekord reports that, according to local police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk, community members discovered the body yesterday. 'In the afternoon, community members discovered a body in an open field along Swartberg Street in Eersterust,' he says. 'Police were immediately alerted, and upon arrival, discovered the partially buried body of a female, with one hand visible above ground. Specialised units from the South African Police Service, including Crime Scene Management and search and rescue units, were activated and deployed to the scene to assist with the investigation.' Van Dyk adds that preliminary findings indicated that the deceased was a 30-year-old woman who was reported missing in Sunnyside on July 4. 'A case of murder has been opened, and investigations are ongoing,' he says. He adds that the police are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in the investigation. Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact the Eersterust police on 012 806 1020/1. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
