Tebogo Mnisi, 38, arrested in connection with the killing of two cousins in Mamelodi, appeared in the Mamelodi Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
He faces five charges, including premeditated murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
The court postponed the case to 19 January 2026.
Police Arrest Follows Coordinated Operation
Gauteng police arrested Mnisi at a Pretoria filling station after a coordinated operation involving multiple units.
Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko confirmed that officers discovered the bodies of the victims in Mamelodi East Extension 1, both with gunshot wounds to the head.
“A double murder investigation has been opened,” Sibeko said.
Witnesses told police they had seen the cousins arguing with a man they knew before the shooting.
Mamelodi cousins remembered by family and neighbours
The victims, 22-year-old Tshiamo Moramaga and 21-year-old Baleseng Moramaga, reportedly shared a rented room in Mamelodi.
Their deaths have left neighbours and family members deeply grieving.
A video circulating on social media showed the two cousins lying on the side of the road in Mahube Valley. Sparking shock and outrage across the community.
Government Calls for Justice
The Ministry in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities commended the arrest, emphasising the severity of the case and the urgent need for justice for the victims.
