Bedfordview police arrest second suspect following fatal N3 shooting

Detectives have taken another man into custody as the investigation into a July murder and kidnapping near the Van Buuren Road on-ramp continues.

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Naidine Sibanda 1 minute read

The scene of the July 9 N3 shooting. Two people have since been arrested in connection with the crime. File image.

Bedfordview SAPS detectives have arrested a second man in connection with a murder that occurred on July 9, 2026.They arrested him on September 10.

Bedfordview SAPS communication liaison officer Sergeant Lillian Modiga reported that on July 9, 2026, a man was fatally shot at the N3 Van Buuren Road on-ramp.

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The Bedfordview Edenvale News reported on July 9, 2026, that the local SAPS were investigating a murder and kidnapping after one man was shot dead and another was abducted on the N3 on-ramp from Van Buuren Road.

On September 3, 2026, the publication reported that police had arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting after tracing a vehicle using tracking technology.

“The investigation is continuing, and further developments will be communicated as and when necessary,” said Modiga.

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Naidine Sibanda

Naidine Sibanda is Bedfordview and Edenvale News’ senior journalist. A University of Johannesburg journalism graduate, she began her career with TEACH South Africa before moving into community reporting at Caxton’s Rosebank Killarney Gazette, where she rose to senior journalist and earned recognition in the FCJ Awards. She also worked as communications officer for the James and Ethel Gray Park Foundation. Passionate about amplifying community voices, Naidine looks forward to highlighting both challenges and achievements in Bedfordview and Edenvale areas.

Bedfordview police arrest second suspect following fatal N3 shooting

Detectives have taken another man into custody as the investigation into a July murder and kidnapping near the Van Buuren Road on-ramp continues.

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