TWO MURDERS IN 24-HOURS ROCK PRETORIA NORTH!

Residents in Pretoria West have been left shocked after two separate murders were reported within a 24-hour period, including the disturbing discovery of a 25-year-old woman found dead inside a flat.

Police are investigating the two cases, which were reported on Monday, 14 September, and Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

In the first incident, police responded to a murder complaint in Christoffel Street at about 06:45 on Monday.

Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of a 25-year-old woman lying naked on the floor inside a flat.

According to police, the woman had visible bruises and preliminary circumstances suggest that she may have been strangled and raped.

The provincial Crime Scene Management team and other relevant role players were called to the scene to conduct investigations and gather evidence.

The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death remain under investigation, and police have not yet announced any arrests.

The second murder was reported at about 06:15 on Tuesday, 15 September, on WF Nkomo Street.

Police found a 40-year-old man with stab wounds, and paramedics who attended the scene certified him dead.

As with the first case, Crime Scene Management and other relevant role players attended the scene as investigators began piecing together what happened.

Police have confirmed that both victims have been identified, but no arrests have been made in either case.

The two incidents have heightened concerns about violent crime in Pretoria West, particularly following the discovery of the young woman’s body under circumstances that police are treating as particularly serious.

Police have appealed to anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Police have urged members of the public not to confront or attempt to apprehend any suspected perpetrators themselves, but instead to provide information directly to law enforcement.

Akasia Express will continue monitoring developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.