Gauteng police have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with the brutal attack on a family of three in Tembisa, Gauteng. The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in Maokeng Extension, when four suspects allegedly forced their way into the family’s home using an axe. The husband, who was a principal, was shot and killed during the attack, while his wife and son were assaulted.
The suspects robbed the victims of laptops, cellphones and cash. Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that one suspect was arrested on Sunday night. “The investigation team followed up on leads, which led to the arrest of the suspect at his home.
More arrests are expected as investigations continue. “The suspect is expected to appear before Tembisa Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 17 December 2025,” Nevhuhulwi said. Meanwhile,two suspects have been shot dead during a high-speed chasein the Free State.
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It is understood that the shootout occurred with Gauteng police and private security in Parys early on Monday morning. The suspects were allegedly dressed in South African Police Service (Saps) uniform.
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