
Gauteng government to host GBVF awareness campaign in Kwa-Thema
Residents across Gauteng are also encouraged to light a candle at 7pm in memory of victims who have lost their lives to gender-based violence.

Residents across Gauteng are also encouraged to light a candle at 7pm in memory of victims who have lost their lives to gender-based violence.

Anyone with information can contact Sargent Mototo on 011 960 0264/5/6 or Sargent Mabote on 074 368 3873.
Members of the Gauteng Murder and Robbery Unit arrested three suspects over the weekend in connection with the murder.

The President made the announcement following the discovery of the bodies of nine women in the Kempton Park and surrounding Ekurhuleni areas.

Vosloorus Station Commander Brigadier L.N. Thethe commended the police officers and security personnel involved in the successful operation.

According to IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping, SAPS submitted a report in April 2026 confirming that disciplinary sanctions had been imposed on two members who held the rank of sergeant.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has activated psychosocial support services to assist those affected by the tragedy.

One suspected hijacker was fatally wounded during the exchange of fire and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. Police recovered a firearm next to the deceased suspect.

Vosloorus SAPS credited Detective Sergeant Ntombi Shimange for leading the investigation, with assistance from Sergeant Katekane Sarila and Sergeant Noel Mavhundla.

The Germiston Community Care & Partnership Outreach is expected to strengthen long-term partnerships that support community development while encouraging continued cooperation between local businesses and residents.