A suspect arrested in connection with a a drive-by mass shooting incident in Reiger Park on Saturday, is due to appear in the Boksburg court today, said Gauteng police.
The suspect was arrested on, Monday, 03 November 2025, following investigations conducted by Anti-Gang unit.
“He is expected to appear before Boksburg court on 05 November 2025,” said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement on Tuesday.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the police on Gauteng, Major General Fred Kekana has welcomed the arrest of the 23-year-old man suspected to be involved in the drive-by mass shooting incident.
Gunmen killed six people and injured three others in a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park.
According to the police, two vehicles - a silver Polo and a black Polo - drove into the area and opened fire on a group of people.
In a separate incident, another AGU team arrested a 62-year-old man for possession of drugs while they were patrolling in Reiger Park area. The suspect was stopped and searched and found in possession of 14 ziplock bags containing methcathinone (Cat), 43 tablets of mandrax and 105 halves of mandrax tablets.
Kekana applauded the team for their relentless efforts and further thanked the community for their cooperation.
"The arrest will not have been this quick without your assistance, thank you. From the engagements that we have had with you, you heared our plea to cooperate and work together with the police to rid our communities of these criminal elements,” said Maj Gen Kekana.
The public can report any criminal activities on the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or anonymously provide tip-offs on MySAPS App. – SAnews.gov.za
