- A 34-year-old Germiston man was arrested after his two daughters, aged one and eleven, died from alleged poisoning
- The EMPD Community Liaison Unit tracked down the suspect two days after the incident following a tip-off from the public
- The man now faces two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder ahead of his first Germiston Magistrates' Court appearance
Source: UGC
GAUTENG — A 34-year-old man was arrested in Germiston after allegedly lacing his family's food with sleeping pills, resulting in the deaths of his two daughters. The suspect was arrested a month after a Limpopo father was sentenced for killing his daughter.
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) said the horrific incident happened on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. The two girls, who were between the ages of one and eleven, died at the scene. The suspect's wife and another daughter survived after consuming the same food.
Man ran away before authorities busted him
The man fled the area after the two girls died before authorities could detain him. Officers from the EMPD Community Liaison Unit launched a search and, after receiving a tip-off from the public, successfully apprehended him on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
He is currently being held at the Germiston Police Station. Prosecutors have charged him with two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder. His first appearance before the Germiston Magistrates' Court is expected shortly.
Crime reporter Yusuf Abramjee shared the details of the arrest on X on 16 October 2026, prompting strong reactions from South Africans online. View the tweet on X here:
What did netizens say?
South Africans commenting on the post were stunned.
@Dayne_Cpt wrote:
"What a barbaric, heinous thing to do to your own children regardless of mental headspace."
@ke_ramza speculated:
"He probably is losing his job or he lost it already or has new family."
@Mafa6232 commented:
"No wonder Charlize Theron relocated from the East. People from the east need some higher power intervention."
Limpopo man arrested for murder of mother
In a related article, Briefly News reported on the 48-year-old Limpopo man arrested in connection with his 82-year-old mother’s death in Xikukwani village.
Police are investigating whether the woman was assaulted, a finding that could lead to an additional charge. The suspect is expected to appear in Giyani Magistrate’s Court as forensic inquiries continue.
Source: Briefly News
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