Death toll from Soshanguve patrollers attack rises to 6
Another person succumbed to their injuries on Tuesday morning.
Bereaved family members react to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's visit to the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve on 23 March 2025 where five community patrollers lost there lives on 22 March 2025. Picture: Thandoluhle Ngcobo/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - The death toll from Saturday's attack on a group of patrollers in Soshanguve has risen to 6.
Another person succumbed to their injuries on Tuesday morning.
Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu has told the community that one person has been arrested, while two others have been taken in for questioning.
This is a developing story. More details to follow.
Premier Panyaza Lesufi has also arrived at the Soshanguve Police Station to join the briefing on the police investigation. Following this meeting, the officials will be visiting the families of the victims to inform them of the progress of the investigation. @Jay_Mbatha pic.twitter.com/A2XZQ1CKKu
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