CRIME SCENE: Pretoria: A 25-year-old woman has been brutally murdered and possibly raped inside a flat in Pretoria West.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Pretoria West are investigating the incident which happened on Monday, 14 September 2026 at about 06:45.

“Police responded to a complaint in Christoffel Street and upon arrival found the body of the woman, lying naked on the floor inside a flat. She had visible bruises and it is suspected that she was strangled and raped.

“The provincial Crime Scene Management and all the necessary role players attended the scene,” said SAPS.

In a second incident also in Pretoria West, police received a complaint of a murder at WF Nkomo Street on 15 September 2026. Upon arrival at 06:15, members found the body of a 40-year-old man, with stab wounds. Paramedics certified him deceased. 

No arrests have been made yet.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact their local police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or send tip-offs via the MySAPPS-App.