Nine suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of a Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) lecturer in Soshanguve. The arrests come days after the alleged part-time lecturer was killed in what police initially described as a vigilante-related attack near the TUT Soshanguve South Campus. According to Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, the suspects were arrested on Friday.
“I can confirm that nine suspects have been arrested this morning, and they will appear before the Soshanguve Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 2 March 2025,” she toldThe Citizen. Police have not yet disclosed the charges the nine suspects will face, but a murder case was opened earlier this week following the incident at Soshanguve Block L. The development marks a significant breakthrough, following police confirmation that no arrests had been made and that investigations were ongoing.
On Monday, Ward 35 councillor Kholofelo Mashapa toldThe Citizenthat the attack was allegedly linked to accusations of rape involving two children. The identities and ages of the children have not been made public. “It is alleged that less than 10 people attacked the lecturer, on the basis of the allegations,” Mashapa said at the time.
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He further alleged that the lecturer was forcibly removed from his home before being assaulted. “He was fetched from his home and beaten to death,” Mashapa said. A video showing the man’s body lying in the middle of a road near the campus was seen byThe Citizenearlier this week.
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