Hawks Arrest 33-Year-Old in Connection with Murder of State Prosecutor Tracy Brown in Gqeberha
- The Hawks have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the murder of State Prosecutor Tracy Brown
- The Regional Court prosecutor in Gqeberha was brutally gunned down on 31 July 2025 in Gqeberha
- The Hawks arrested the suspect during a roadblock on Thursday, 21 August 2025 after he had fled to Gauteng
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of State Prosecutor, Tracy Brown's murder. Brown, a regional court prosecutor in Gqeberha was shot and killed on 31 July 2025 in Gqeberha.
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What did the Hawks say?
The Hawks said that the suspect was arrested this week at a roadblock. The suspect, who initially fled to Gauteng, was nabbed at a coordinated roadblock on Thursday, 21 August 2025. The Hawks marked the arrest as a significant step but stated that this is not the end.
The Hawks said they would not allow criminals to undermine the justice system and vowed to bring all those responsible for the brutal killing to justice. The suspect is expected to appear in court on charges of murder.
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What happened to Brown?
Brown was gunned down outside her home in Lotton Street, Young Park, Algoa Park, by four armed men travelling in a white VW Polo. The murder was carried out in front of her partner. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) condemned the incident as an “assassination-style killing” that undermines the justice system.
A multidisciplinary Hawks team, led by the Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) unit and supported by SAPS divisions, launched an intensive investigation that quickly identified the suspect. He attempted to flee to Johannesburg but was apprehended last week.
The attack on an NPA employee comes just three months after the killing of Ngcobo district prosecutor Elona Sombulula. It is alleged that Brown's murder is linked to her recent work on cases in looking at government corruption.
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What did South Africans say?
Social media users shared their opinions regarding the brutal killing.
@ZoomDigita77939 said:
"Criminals shot & burnt someone all caught on camera. No arrestTracy shot & kiillled still No arrest. Saps will never solve cases in SA."
@Proudly012 said:
"If you don't want to be bribed they kill you."
@BarronNaledi said:
"NEVER forget ANY of our women. Targeted & murdered as a "hit" because they're so incredibly professionally effective. Targeted & murdered as petty revenge for a jilted ex-. Raped, beaten, murdered, abused, bought, sold & assassinated. Because a man felt threatened."
@BantuEconomy said:
"We live in hell because of if these tenders! The earlier we do away with this evil system, the better."
@Takeshi66846381 said:
"How is this GBV? Some feminists are soo ignorant. This is a work related murder . It must be treated as such. Corrupt people assassinating those who help to bring them to justice."
Durban woman killed while waiting for her lift
In a previous article, Briefly News reported that a woman from Phoenix in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, died while standing outside of her house on 21 October. The woman was reportedly waiting for her lift to take her to work when two men allegedly shot her after robbing her.
South Africans bemoaned her death and the disregard for human life in the manner in which she died.
Limpopo community takes action after 9-year-old girl alleges sexual abuse by brother
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that the community of Lwandlamuni village in Limpopo expressed the true meaning of 'it takes a village to raise a child'. This comes after a 9-year-old girl disclosed to them that her older brother allegedly sexually abused her.
It is alleged that 18-year-old suspect called his younger sister, a 9-year-old, into the house where he sexually abused her. The sister later told a community member about the incident. On Wednesday, 20 August 2025, the community member took both the victim and the suspect to the N’wa Mitwa satellite police station in Limpopo.
The police registered the case with the Letsitele Police Station, which was later transferred to the Tzaneen Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit.
The 18-year-old suspect appeared in court on Friday, 22 August 2025, and was remanded in custody. The 35-year-old mother was arrested on Saturday, 23 August 2025, on charges of failing to report the incident.
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