BREAKING NEWS: First arrest in Van der Merwe murder investigation
The breakthrough comes after the task team gathered what police described as overwhelming evidence.
A suspect believed to be the gunman in the murder of Marius Van der Merwe has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Monday (March 16).
SAPS confirmed that the task team established to investigate cases emanating from the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry have registered their first breakthrough with the arrest of a suspect believed to be the shooter in the Van der Merwe murder case.
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The team that was established by General Fannie Masemola, on instruction by the President, took over investigations shortly after they were appointed.
According to a post on the SAPS’ Facebook page, after obtaining overwhelming evidence, the team obtained a J50 warrant of arrest this week and made their first arrest today (March 14).
The suspect, believed to be the one who allegedly shot and killed Van der Merwe, was arrested in Johannesburg.
It was stated that the team was still on the ground, where they were busy with a search and seizure operation at various identified addresses of the suspect.
The vehicle believed to have been used on the day that Van der Merwe was murdered has also been seized.
Masemola has applauded the team for moving with speed in ensuring a breakthrough in this case.
