Gauteng police hunt killers after roadside discovery of two bodies in Tshwane

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Gauteng police hunt killers after roadside discovery of two bodies in Tshwane

Zuko Komisa

Gauteng Police have launched a double murder investigation after the bodies of two women, aged 21 and 22, were found on a roadside in Mamelodi, Tshwane, on Sunday.
Both victims were discovered with gunshot wounds to the head, prompting authorities to establish the motive behind the killings.
Police have appealed to the public for information as they investigate the incident, which was reportedly filmed and circulated on social media.

Gauteng Police have launched a double murder investigation following the harrowing discovery of two deceased women on a roadside in Tshwane on Sunday.

The grim find was made in the Mamelodi area, specifically in Mahube Valley. A video reportedly showing the victims lying on the roadside has been circulating widely across social media platforms.

Police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko confirmed that officers found the bodies of the two women, aged 21 and 22, both having sustained gunshot wounds to the head.

Authorities are working urgently to establish the motive behind the fatal shooting. A formal investigation into a double murder has been opened.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued an appeal to the public, urging anyone with information that may assist their investigation to come forward. Members of the community can contact the SAPS Crime Stop toll-free number on 0800 10111 or utilise the MySAPS mobile application.