23/03/2026
🚨 MURDER & INQUEST – MPUMALANGA 🚨
Police in Mpumalanga have opened a case of murder and an inquest following an incident in Grootvlei on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
A 53-year-old SAPS Captain, based at Bethal Police Station, allegedly shot and killed his 39-year-old female friend before turning the firearm on himself.
According to reports, the officer went to the residence of the woman, where she was with her sister. After they refused to open the door, he allegedly broke a window to gain entry into the house.
It is further alleged that he chased the sister out of the house, leaving him alone with the victim. The sister then sought help, and police were alerted.
Upon arrival, officers found both the Captain and the female victim lying on the floor with gunshot wounds. Both were declared dead at the scene.
A service pistol issued to the Captain was recovered at the scene. Investigations are ongoing. 🚨 MURDER & INQUEST – MPUMALANGA 🚨
Police in Mpumalanga have opened a case of murder and an inquest following an incident in Grootvlei on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
A 53-year-old SAPS Captain, based at Bethal Police Station, allegedly shot and killed his 39-year-old female friend before turning the firearm on himself.
According to reports, the officer went to the residence of the woman, where she was with her sister. After they refused to open the door, he allegedly broke a window to gain entry into the house.
It is further alleged that he chased the sister out of the house, leaving him alone with the victim. The sister then sought help, and police were alerted.
Upon arrival, officers found both the Captain and the female victim lying on the floor with gunshot wounds. Both were declared dead at the scene.
A service pistol issued to the Captain was recovered at the scene. Investigations are ongoing.
Source: Yusuf Abramjee