VIDEO: Investigation launched after Wiandre Pretorius’s death in Brakpan
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
A man implicated in proceedings before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has died after reportedly taking his own life at a petrol station in Brakpan on the evening of February 7.
Wiandre Pretorius (41) was named in the testimony of Marius van der Merwe, who testified as Witness D during proceedings before the commission
Pretorius was implicated in the murder of a man in Sallies Village in 2022.
Following his testimony at the commission, Van der Merwe was shot and killed outside his Brenthurst home in December.
On February 5, Pretorius survived an alleged attempt on his life outside his Van Dyk Park home in Boksburg.
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As reported by the Brakpan Herald’s sister newspaper, the Boksburg Advertiser, according to police, he was about to enter his property when occupants of a Toyota Vitz opened fire on him before fleeing the scene.
His vehicle was struck 16 times, and he survived by taking cover beneath it. He was not seriously injured.
Police confirmed that an inquest docket has been opened in connection with his death. The incident took place just before 22:00.
“All role players including police detectives and forensic experts attended to the crime scene,” said Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, national SAPS spokesperson.
“This matter is under investigation.”
Pretorius reportedly shot himself in front of his partner.
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