The house of the suspect burned down allegedly by armed men photo supplied
A 38-year-old man was arrested today, Monday,27 October 2025 in connection with two counts of murder and attempted murder that occurred in Mamelodi East Extension 17 on Sunday, 26 October 2025.
The two cousin killed on Sunday morning in Mamelodi east photo supplied
The police investigation revealed that a third victim, who was shot during the incident, is receiving medical treatment at hospital.
Acting on this information, a joint team consisting of detectives from Gauteng Provincial Serious and Violence Crime Unit, Provincial Crime Intelligence, and Mamelodi East Detectives arrested the suspect at a filling station in Pretoria.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Mamelodi Magistrate court on Wednesday, 29 October 2025.
The house of the suspect has since been burnt down allegedly by armed men.
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