Marry me Patrollers killed in Marry Me Soshanguve Tshwane photo supplied
By Lumka Mahanjana
NPA Regional Spokesperson
A 27-year-old Zimbabwean national abandoned his bail application at the Pretoria North Magistrates’ Court today.
He is facing multiple charges, including six counts of murder for five males and one female, five counts of attempted murder for four males and one female, and two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances.
The charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition and being illegal in the country that he previously appeared for on a separate matter were joined to the current case.
It is alleged that on 22 March 2025, at approximately 03:00 AM in the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve, a group of 12 patrollers were sitting on the street when they were approached by five unknown men, one of whom was armed.
The men allegedly opened fire, shooting one patroller and assaulting others with rocks and wooden poles before setting them on fire.
Four patrollers died at the scene, while others were transported to the hospital, where two more succumbed to their injuries.
Following an intensive police investigation, the accused was arrested on 24 March 2025 and is remanded in custody.
After abandoning his formal bail application, the matter was postponed to 17 April 2025 for further investigations.
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