Mamelodi Murder: Man, 38, arrested over killing of two young women to appear in court
Shock and anger have gripped the Mamelodi East community after two young women, Tshiamo and Baleseng Moramaga, were found shot dead on Sunday morning.
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A 38-year-old man arrested in connection with the murders of two young women in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, is expected to make his first appearance in the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning.
The victims have been identified as Tshiamo Moramaga, 22, and Baleseng Moramaga, 21.
The suspect, who was taken into custody for the brutal killings that have left the community in shock and calling for justice, was arrested on Monday.
Gauteng police confirmed the arrest after receiving a tip-off.
“A 38-year-old man was arrested today, Monday, October 27, 2025, in connection with two counts of murder and one of attempted murder that occurred in Mamelodi East Extension 17 on Sunday, October 26, 2025,” said Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko.
Sibeko said investigations revealed that a third victim, who was shot during the incident, is receiving treatment in hospital.
“Acting on the information, a joint team consisting of detectives from the Gauteng Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit, Provincial Crime Intelligence, and Mamelodi East Detectives arrested the suspect at a filling station in Pretoria,” Sibeko said.
The suspect is due to appear before the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
Police opened two counts of murder after the bodies of the two women, aged 21 and 22, were found with gunshot wounds in the area on Sunday morning.
The motive for the killings remains unknown.
Meanwhile, the Aubrey Tau Foundation has announced that it will donate R250,000 to the families of the two victims.
The foundation also praised the police for their swift response and arrest. Following the murders, it had offered a R250,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
“With the swift response by SAPS, the Foundation will now donate the amount of R250,000 to the families of Tshiamo Moramaga and Baleseng Moramaga,” said Aubrey Tau, CEO and founder of Moja Love.
The Security Personnel Party of South Africa (SPPSA) has condemned the killings.
“We are deeply saddened and outraged by the brutal murders of two young women over the weekend in Mamelodi,” said Sello ‘Shulas’ Mashula, SPPSA chairperson.
“These senseless acts of violence are a stark reminder of the dangers and injustices that women and girls face every day.
“We stand in solidarity with the families and loved ones of the victims and demand that those responsible be held accountable for their heinous crimes.”
Not In My Name International echoed similar sentiments, describing the murders as a painful reminder of the ongoing epidemic of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa.
“The story of Tshiamo and Baleseng, whose lives were full of potential, has been added to the devastatingly long list of women and girls who have been brutally killed,” said Themba Masango, secretary-general of the organisation.
“We are in a state of perpetual mourning, and we say, #NotInMyName.”
Masango urged the police to prioritise the investigation and increase visibility in the community.
“We reiterate our demand for significantly increased police patrols, particularly in high-risk areas and during high-risk times,” he said.
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