| Dating site serial killer nabbed in Mentz village, Mankweng policing area during a joint operation | |
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| Date Published | |
| 2025/08/04 | |
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Media Statement
POLOKWANE - The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has cautioned the community members, especially women to be very careful when using the dating sites, because they might fall victims of crime. This warning comes after members of Limpopo Tracking Team, Limpopo Provincial Investigation Unit, Silverton Detectives, Tshwane FCS, and Tshwane District Detectives arrested a 37-year-old male suspect for over ten cases of rape and murder, that were reported at Eesterust Policing area, in Gauteng Province. The suspect was arrested during a joint operation conducted between the evening of Sunday, 03 August 2025 and early hours of Monday, 04 August 2025, at Mentz village, under the Mankweng Policing area, in Limpopo province. According to information, the suspect utilized a "Tinder" Dating site to lure his victims to his residence in Eesterust, Pretoria, Gauteng province. He allegedly raped some of his victims, until the recent incident wherein, he raped and killed the victim, thereafter buried her in a shallow grave in his residence. The matter was brought to the Police's attention and massive investigations were conducted. A thorough investigation was conducted resulting in the arrest of the suspect at his hiding place, in Mentz village, Mankweng Policing area, Limpopo province. He was linked with over ten (10) cases of rape and murder. "As we celebrate women's month, let's be cautious at all times and we should mind who we associate ourselves with. Report any suspicious movements or abuse to the Police, always share your location with your family and avoid meeting strangers at private spaces," said Lieutenant General Hadebe. People who were victimized by this suspect or other suspects are urged to report to their local police stations to assist the Police with ongoing investigations. The suspect will appear before Pretoria Central Magistrate Court facing several cases of rape, murder and defeating the ends of justice. Ends
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