Today's top crime stories.

Person of interest in Tembisa murder found dead in Midrand

A man suspected of the murder of a 23-year-old woman in Tembisa on the morning of 28 September has been found dead inside his vehicle in Midrand. The SAPS investigating team had linked the man — the woman’s estranged husband, identified as a person of interest — to her murder, and the SAPS Tembisa Tracking Team had been tracing him.

Midrand Police Station reported that his vehicle was found within its precinct with his body inside. It is believed he may have ingested an unknown substance; no foul play is suspected at this stage, and a post-mortem examination will determine the exact cause of death. Midrand Police will register an inquest case for investigation.

Woman shot and killed during robbery in Thembisa

Gauteng police are investigating a case of murder and robbery after a 23-year-old woman was shot and killed in Temong, Mapungubwe Street, Thembisa, at about 05:45 on 28 September 2026. She was reportedly on her way to work when she was shot during an alleged robbery, and her belongings were taken. The deceased has been identified, but her family is yet to be formally notified.

Preliminary investigations have not established any link between this incident and the recent cases involving the bodies of women found in Ekurhuleni. No arrests have been made and police are following up on leads.

Anyone with information can contact their local police station, Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or send tip-offs via the MySAPS App. SAPS enquiries: Brigadier Brenda Muridili.

11th woman’s body found along railway line in Springs, Ekurhuleni

The body of an 11th woman has been found along a railway line in Struisbult, Springs, in Ekurhuleni. Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni is heading to the scene. The latest discovery brings to 11 the number of women’s bodies found in Ekurhuleni since July.

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