A boyfriend has been arrested in connection with the brutal murders of cousins Tshiamo Moramaga (22) and Baleseng Moramaga (21) in Mamelodi.

According to a reliable source, angry community members later set the boyfriend’s house alight.

The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue and the motive remains unclear.

Police were called to Sompisi Street, Mamelodi East, around 06:15 on Sunday morning after residents discovered two women’s bodies.

The cousins both had gunshot wounds to the head and were dressed similarly—white skirts, black shirts, long braided hair—suggesting they were together before the attack.

Earlier on Monday a, a R250 000 reward was posted for credible information after the brutal murders of two Mamelodi cousins on Sunday.

Announcing the offer, the Aubrey Tau Foundation, in partnership with Moja Love, urged anyone with leads to come forward to help secure arrests and convictions as the double-murder investigation continues and no arrests have been made.

In a statement in conjunction with Moja Love TV, Aubrey Tau said the foundation could not remain silent in the face of such a tragedy.

“The foundation, in conjunction with Moja Love TV with various social justice programmes, cannot stand idle and not do anything. It is in this regard that the foundation announces a R250,000 reward for any credible information from members of the public that will lead to the arrest and conviction of those behind this crime,” said Tau.

Police could not yet confirm the arrest or provide more information.

Community members and friends have launched the hashtag #JusticeForTshiamoAndBaleseng to rally support and push for accountability in the brutal double murder.

Also read: Identities confirmed in brutal Mamelodi double murder

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