Two suspects were arrested in separate incidents over the weekend in Eldorado Park, with one facing charges of murder and the other for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The arrests form part of ongoing crime prevention operations by the Eldorado Park SAPS, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies.
On Friday evening, 19 September 2025, a woman was arrested in Eldorado Park Extension 9 after she was found carrying an unlicensed firearm.
According to Sergeant Fezeka Khobo, spokesperson for Eldorado Park SAPS, members of the Crime Prevention Unit, working in conjunction with Gauteng Traffic Wardens, were conducting routine patrols at approximately 19:30 when they observed a suspicious woman attempting to open the gate of a residence on Lucas Street.
“She was wearing a white cap and a grey blanket, and was carrying a white bag in her right hand,” said Sergeant Khobo. “The officers approached and, upon obtaining her consent to conduct a search, discovered a black 9mm pistol loaded with live ammunition inside her bag.”
The woman failed to produce a firearm licence and instead claimed that the firearm belonged to her boyfriend.
She was arrested on the scene and detained at Eldorado Park SAPS. She appeared in the Kliptown Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 22 September 2025.
In a separate incident, a 41-year-old man was arrested on Monday, 22 September 2025, for the alleged murder of his brother in Eldorado Park Extension 6.
Sergeant Khobo confirmed that members of the SAPS Tracing Unit were carrying out their duties when they received a complaint at around 18:00 regarding a stabbing incident on Ismail Albertyn Crescent.
“Upon arrival at the address, officers found a man lying on his back in the yard in front of the house,” said Sergeant Khobo. “He had visible stab wounds, a yellow knife in his right hand, and a blunt aluminium object at his feet.”
During the investigation, another man, later identified as the victim’s brother, approached the officers and confessed to the stabbing. “His hands and clothing were stained with blood,” added Khobo.
The motive for the incident is currently unknown, and the suspect remains in custody. He is expected to appear in court in due course.
The Eldorado Park SAPS is urging residents to report any criminal activity in the area. Information can be provided by contacting the station directly on 011 946 0300 or 082 444 3001. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted via the SAPS Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111.
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