SA Shattered As SAPS Investigates the Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old Ekurhuleni Female Learner

SA Shattered As SAPS Investigates the Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old Ekurhuleni Female Learner

  • A teenager was shot and killed in Katlehong in Ekurhuleni on 18 March 2025 under circumstances currently under police investigation
  • They revealed that two armed men tried to rob her outside of the home when she was allegedly shot
  • South Africans were shattered by the incident, with many calling for the law to take its course

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered criminal activities, police investigations, police shootouts and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years.

South Africans mourned the death of a Katlehong girl who was killed outside her home
A teenager was killed outside her home. Images: Ekaterina Goncharova and Ashley Cooper
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KATLEHONG, EKURHULENI — South Africans mourned the devastating loss of a teenager who was shot and killed outside of her home in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni on 18 March 2025.

What happened in Katlehong?

According to SABC News, the incident happened outside of the 17-year-old girl's house. Two armed men reportedly tried to rob her while she was standing outside of the house. It's not clear what the circumstances that led to the shooting were. However, two armed men were seen running towards a car after the shooting took place. No arrests have been made, and the South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently investigating.

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The police also appealed to members of the public to provide information that could assist with the investigation. Tip-offs can be sent anonymously to My SAPS app which citizens can use to share tips.

Recent violent crime statistics

The police released the crime statistics for the third quarter of October to December 2024. The Tembisa Police Station in Ekurhuleni recorded the highest incidents of robbery with aggravating circumstances with 333 cases, a 19.4% increase from the previous quarter.

The entire country recorded 6,259 cases of robbery at residential premises. A total of 961 women were murdered in the same period, and 6,953 cases of murder were reported.

Recent violent killings

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What did South Africans say?

Netizens were shaken by the death and commented on SABC News' Facebook page.

Luzuko Gwama said:

"Terrible things are happening to our children. We need to pray hard for the safety of our children."

Ttk Ochoa Vasquez said:

"No one is safe in the Republic of South Africa."

Hilton Ernest Matafale said:

"South Africa has now become a dangerous place to live in. Your safety is not guaranteed."

Sonia Kimasisi said:

"Killing a 17-year-old in cold blood. Oh, I can only imagine how terrified she must have been. What a cruel world.

Ashim Kakembo said:

"Strong sentence or punishment should be given to whoever is found with a gun without a license."

Zweli Madonsela said:

"There are too many guns in South Africa."

Police officer kills son and lover

In a related article, Briefly News reported that a police officer in Limpopo was arrested in February for his alleged involvement in the death of his son and his son's girlfriend. The incident happened in Botlokwa in Mokomene-Mashaba.

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It's alleged that the officer's son was found with bullet wounds and a sharp instrument in his hand. The girlfriend was rushed to hospital where she later died from her injuries.

Source: Briefly News

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Tebogo Mokwena (Current Affairs editor) Tebogo Mokwena is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He has a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON. He joined Daily Sun, where he worked for 4 years covering politics, crime, entertainment, current affairs, policy, governance and art. He was also a sub-editor and journalist for Capricorn Post before joining Vutivi Business News in 2020, where he covered small business news policy and governance, analysis and profiles. He joined Briefly News in 2023. Tebogo passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative Email: tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za

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