Meyerton Mass Shooting: Police Arrest Two Suspects After Six People Shot Dead Near R59

Published 3 Feb 2026 at 8:11 PM

by Byron Pillay

1 min read

GAUTENG – Two people have been arrested following a fatal shooting on the R59 in Meyerton, south of Johannesburg.

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Six people have been shot dead in Meyerton — Six people have been shot dead on the R59 in Meyerton. Image: @EversonLuhanga
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The suspects were nabbed following the mass shooting which left six people dead. Several others were injured in the shooting, which happened on 3 February 2026.

Emergency services are currently on scene, attending to the injured. There is also heavy police presence in the area as investigations continue.

*This is a breaking news story, and more information will be published as it becomes available.

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Byron Pillay (Current Affairs Editor) Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School. He spent 15 years covering politics, crime and current affairs. He was also the Head of Department for Sports Brief, where he covered both local and international sporting news. Email: byron.pillay@briefly.co.za

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