UPDATE: Suspect arrested in Komatipoort this morning

Lieutenant Colonel Pretorius, commander of the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit in Ermelo, was fatally shot on January 16.

March 8, 2025

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Prince Gift Mdluli was arrested in Komatipoort. Photo | DCSSL

This article has been updated, read the latest: HERE

ERMELO – Police have confirmed the arrest of Prince Gift Mdluli in Komatipoort this morning.

Mdluli, who was being sought in connection with the investigation into the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius, was taken into custody following a police operation.

Lieutenant Colonel Pretorius, commander of the Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit in Ermelo, was fatally shot on January 16.

Further details regarding Mdluli’s arrest and upcoming court proceedings will be published as soon as more information is obtained.

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March 8, 2025

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.