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The Citizen
05-05-2025
- The Citizen
Oldest son arrested following shocking Gauteng family murder
A gruesome double murder shocked the quiet suburb of Henley on Klip near Meyerton, Gauteng, last night. Vaalweekblad reports that according to Constable Nompumelelo Zazini, a spokesperson for SAPS, police responded to a distress call at approximately 19:15 and arrived at a house in Shiplake Street, where the bodies of a 54-year-old woman and her 16-year-old son were found near the property's gate. The Henley on Klip CPF was first to respond and secured the scene so that the police could conduct a proper investigation without contaminating evidence. Both victims had sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck, face and hands. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Taunyana confirmed that the prime suspect is the victims' older son (25). He allegedly fled the scene but later handed himself over at Meyerton Police Station. He is in custody and faces two counts of murder. The man is expected to appear in court soon. The motive for the attack is unknown at this stage. Local crime scene experts and SAPS members, including a sergeant from the Local Criminal Record Centre, attended the scene. The case is under investigation, and police have confirmed that a formal case number will be issued soon. The community has been left reeling from the tragedy, with many residents expressing disbelief over the family violence. Colonel Senzangakhona Christopher Mohale, the station commander at Meyerton SAPS, has assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway. Anyone with information that could assist the police in the investigation can contact the Meyerton police on 016 360 4700, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS App to provide the police with information confidentially. 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 At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- The Citizen
Family murder rocks quiet town of Henley on Klip
A gruesome double murder has shocked the quiet suburb of Henley on Klip near Meyerton on Sunday evening, May 4. According to Constable Nompumelelo Zazini, a spokesperson for the South African Police Service, Constable W. Sweetie responded to a distress call at approximately 19:15 and arrived at a house in Shiplake Street, where the bodies of 54-year-old woman and her 16-year-old son were found near the gate of the property. Both victims had sustained multiple stab wounds to the neck, face, and hands. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Taunyana confirmed that the prime suspect is the victims' older son (25). He allegedly fled the scene but later handed himself over at the Meyerton Police Station. He is currently in custody and faces two counts of murder. The man is expected to appear in court soon. The motive for the attack remains unknown at this stage. Local crime scene experts and SAPS members, including Sgt Pooe from the Local Criminal Record Centre, attended the scene. The case is under investigation, and police have confirmed that a formal case number will be issued soon. The community has been left reeling from the tragedy, with many residents expressing disbelief over the family violence. Colonel Senzangakhona Christopher Mohale, Station Commander at Meyerton SAPS, has assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway. Anyone with information that could assist the police in solving this matter can contact the Meyerton police on 016 360 4700, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS App to provide the police with information confidentially. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
28-04-2025
- The Citizen
Murder investigation underway after body found in Meyerton
Police have launched a murder investigation after the body of an unknown man was discovered on Boskat Street in Valley Settlement, Meyerton, on Friday. Vaalweekblad reports that, according to a statement issued by Constable Nompumelelo Zazini, a spokesperson for the Meyerton police, at approximately 09:45, police were called to the scene after a pedestrian, Mishack Rama Komro, reported the discovery of a lifeless body. Komro, who was walking to work, initially thought the body might be that of a person who was intoxicated. However, upon closer inspection, he noticed signs of violence, including blood stains and a wound on the back of the man's head. The victim, described as an African male aged between 45 and 50, was found lying face down with visible injuries, including a large laceration on his right cheek, a deep throat wound and a significant skull injury. He was wearing a green top, grey overalls and black safety boots. According to Zazini, the victim's identity remains unknown. It is believed he may have been killed elsewhere and dumped at the location. Police are still working to determine the motive behind the murder. Forensic experts from Gauteng Forensic Pathology Services, led by Sikhumbuzo Khoza, transported the body to the Sebokeng Forensic Pathology Services for further investigation. Meyerton police are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Anyone with information that could assist the police in solving this matter can contact the Meyerton police on 016 360 4700, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or use the MySAPS App to provide the police with information confidentially. 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 At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
