Police in Pretoria, South Africa, on October 27, announced the arrest of a 38-year-old male suspect for the murder of cousins who were killed a day earlier

Tshiamo Moramaga, 22, and Baleseng Moramaga, 21, The women were found shot in the head on a street in Mamelodi East on Sunday, October 26

One of the victims was seen arguing with her boyfriend earlier – neighbors reported hearing arguments, then gunshots shortly before the bodies were found.

Following a tip-off, police swiftly apprehended a suspect believed to be responsible for the murders

Suspect who is facing two counts of murder is scheduled to appear at the Mamelodi Magistrate Court on October 29

Police in Pretoria, South Africa, on October 27, announced the arrest of a 38-year-old male suspect for the murder of cousins Tshiamo Moramaga and Baleseng Moramaga, [photo], who were killed a day earlier

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Pretoria, South Africa, on October 27, 2025, for the murder of cousins Tshiamo Moramaga, 22, and Baleseng Moramaga, 21. The women were found shot in the head on a street in Mamelodi East on Sunday, October 26. Police said a third woman survived the shooting and is receiving medical care at a local hospital.
The suspect was apprehended at a filling station in Pretoria by a joint police team from the Gauteng Provincial Serious and Violence Crime Unit, Provincial Crime Intelligence, and Mamelodi East Detectives.

The cousins were described as being very close and were found dead on Sompisi Street in Extension 17, Mamelodi East. Motive for the murders has not been officially confirmed, but one of the women was seen arguing with her partner before the shooting

The suspect faces two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. A third victim was also shot during the incident but survived and is receiving hospital treatment..
The motive for the murders has not been officially confirmed, but reports indicate that one of the women was seen arguing with her partner before the shooting. Neighbors reported hearing arguments and then gunshots shortly before the bodies were found.
Following a tip-off, police swiftly apprehended a suspect believed to be responsible for the murders.
The cousins were described as being very close and were found dead on Sompisi Street in Extension 17, Mamelodi East.
A reward of R250,000 had been offered by the Aubrey Tau Foundation for information leading to an arrest.

Tshiamo Moramaga, 22, her cousin and best friend, Baleseng Moramaga, 21, were found murdered in Mamelodi East, Tshwane, South Africa on Sunday

The victims’ relatives weep at the crime scene in Mamelodi East, SA, where two young women, dressed identically were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds to their heads

The two young women were found murdered in Mamelodi East, Tshwane, South Africa. 
The cousins who were best friends were discovered with gunshot wounds to their heads on Sompisi Street, Extension 17, on Sunday morning. 
Both women were dressed similarly, wearing white skirts and black shirts, suggesting they were together shortly before the attack.

The motive for the murders has not been officially confirmed, but reports indicate that one of the women was seen arguing with her partner before the shooting. While motive has not been confirmed, one victim, reportedly, was seen arguing with her partner prior to the shooting.

The suspect who is facing two counts of murder and one of attempted murder, is expected to appear before the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court on October 29.
Police also confirmed that a gun believed to be the murder weapon was recovered during the arrest.