
The suspect was arrested during a joint operation conducted between the evening of Sunday, 03 August 2025 and early hours of Monday, 04 August 2025, at Mentz village, Mankweng, Polokwane, Limpopo.
According to information, the suspect utilised a “Tinder” Dating site to lure his victims to his residence in Eesterust, Pretoria, Gauteng province. He allegedly raped some of his victims, until the recent incident wherein, he raped and killed the victim, thereafter buried her in a shallow grave in his residence. The matter was brought to the Police’ attention and massive investigations were conducted.
A thorough investigation was conducted resulting in the arrest of the suspect at his hiding place, in Mentz village, Mankweng Policing area, Limpopo province. He was linked with over ten (10) cases of rape and murder.
People who were victimised by this suspect or other suspects are urged to report to their local police stations to assist the police with ongoing investigations.
The suspect will appear before Pretoria Central Magistrate Court facing several cases of rape, murder and defeating the ends of justice.