Woman (20) arrested for the murder of her three-month-old baby
They allegedly found the suspect in a seating position and choking the baby.
They allegedly found the suspect in a seating position and choking the baby.
The woman and a daughter went missing on 19 May 2025, and the investigation commenced in earnest.
The suspects broke into Peace House Church located at Phakamisa Locality, Thornhill Administration Area.
Two counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder and an inquest docket were opened at Protea police station for further investigation.
Authorities raided a commercial property at Mangaung Village in Qwaqwa,
SAPS New Brighton was alerted of a shooting incident at this address, police attending to the scene discovered the bodies of the four males seated in a silver Toyota Corolla.
He was last seen wearing a red hoody and green tracksuit pants before going to work.
The wife of the deceased attempted to contact her husband in the early morning hours without success.
The suspects overpowered the security and robbed them of two cellphones.
Three suspects, aged 39, 32, and 29, were immediately arrested on charges of possession of suspected stolen sheep and stock theft. They are expected to appear in court soon.
Jaden-Lee Meek was reported missing in May 2025 by his mother and was later found unconscious on the staircase of the apartment he was residing in in Fleurhof.
Two unlicensed firearms as well as ammunition were recovered from the scene.
The motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage.
Several items that were allegedly used in the commission of the crime were also found at the scene.
Police confiscated seven different calibre firearms and ammunition in a steel cabinet inside the house.