Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

suspect arrested, 2 questioned over murder of 6 Soshanguve community patrollers

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One suspect has been arrested, and two others are being questioned over the murder of six community patrollers in the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve, Gauteng, on Saturday 22 March 2025. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu announced the arrest during a visit to Soshanguve on Tuesday when he met the families of the deceased and injured patrollers. According to police, the patrollers died during a violent confrontation with a group of suspected criminals. The death toll was originally four with eight people injured. A fifth person died in hospital over the weekend and Mchunu confirmed on Tuesday morning that a sixth had died while being treated in hospital. The minister revealed that the arrested suspect is an undocumented Zimbabwean who was also found with an unlicensed firearm. Phemelo speaks to Minister Mchunu following his visit to Soshanguve.
25 Mar 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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