Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting of an elderly couple at a Rustenburg shopping mall on Saturday, June 14. The arrests follow a coordinated operation led by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West Province.
According to Colonel Adele Myburgh, spokesperson for the North West Provincial SAPS, the suspects, aged 29 and 41, were apprehended through an integrated effort involving Rustenburg Detectives, Crime Intelligence, Rustenburg and Boitekong Visible Policing, the Phokeng K9 Unit, and the District Trio Task Team. The successful operation also led to the recovery of the vehicle used in the crime as well as a firearm believed to be linked to the murders.
“The arrest of these individuals is a result of outstanding teamwork, relentless investigative work, and the efficient use of crime intelligence to track and locate the suspects,” Colonel Myburgh stated.
The vehicle, a Kia Rio, was tracked to Ndamoyi in Boitekong. Upon questioning, one of the suspects admitted to driving the car on the day of the shooting and identified his accomplice as the alleged shooter. He then led officers to a residence in Rustenburg East, where the second suspect was found and a pistol was recovered.
Both men are expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 19, facing two counts of murder.
Acting Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Major General Patrick Asaneng, praised the swift and coordinated response by SAPS members across various units.
“These swift arrests should send a strong message to those who commit crime that the police in the province will relentlessly track them down and that they will have no place to hide,” said Major General Asaneng. “The SAPS remains committed to ensuring justice is served, particularly in cases that so deeply affect our communities.”
Acting District Commissioner of Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2, Brigadier Mamotsamai Ntoagae, also received commendation for her leadership during the operation.
The investigation into the motive and full circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
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