Marry Me death toll rises to 7 - Lesufi
The death toll from the Marry Me informal settlement attack has risen to seven after one of the victims died in hospital on Tuesday.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced a community imbizo in the Soshanguve settlement following the killing of community patrollers in the area nearly two weeks ago.
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The latest fatality marks the second victim to succumb to their injuries in hospital, while five of the patrollers were declared dead on the scene.
[WATCH]: Premier @Lesufi returns to Marry Me Informal Settlement in Soshanguve to address the community. The number of fatalities now rises to 7 following the passing on of one of on the victims who were hospitalised. pic.twitter.com/gK5mcetgX5
— Gauteng Provincial Gov (@GautengProvince) April 2, 2025
On Tuesday, a 27-year-old Zimbabwean national appeared before the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court.
The man, whose identity has been withheld pending further investigations, faces 16 counts emanating from the attack and the discovery of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition when he was arrested.
“He is facing multiple charges, including six counts of murder for five males and one female, five counts of attempted murder for four males and one female, and two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances,” said National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana.
“The charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of ammunition, and being illegal in the country that he previously appeared for on a separate matter were joined to the current case.”
The accused abandoned bail at his first appearance before the murder, and attempted murder charges were added.
The matter returns to court on 17 April.
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