CRIME SCENE: Thembisa, Gauteng: The estranged husband of a murdered woman has been found dead inside his vehicle.

The man was suspected of being responsible for the murder of 23-year-old Boitumelo Gift Mashita in Thembisa on Monday, 28 September 2026. He was identified as a person of interest in the case, and the SAPS Tembisa Tracking Team had been tracing him.

The team was subsequently informed by the Midrand Police Station that his vehicle had been found within its policing precinct, with his body inside.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) it is believed that he may have ingested an unknown substance, as no foul play is suspected. A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

SAPS earlier issued a statement that Gauteng police were investigating a case of murder and robbery following the shooting of a 23-year-old woman in Mapungubwe Street, Thembisa, this Monday morning at about 05:45.

The woman was reportedly on her way to work when she was shot and killed during an alleged robbery. Her belongings were taken during the incident.