Reiger Park Murders: Second Suspect Arrested in Connection With Killing of Four People, SA Reacts
- The South African Police Service has made another breakthrough in the Reiger Park murder case
- Four people were killed in the area on 7 August 2026, including two Anti-Gang Unit members
- South Africans weighed in on the update regarding the murders, with some noting how young the suspects are
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.
GAUTENG — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murders of two Anti-Gang Unit members and two women in Reiger Park.
The South African Police Service confirmed that a 24-year-old was taken into custody on Sunday, 17 August 2026, following an intensive tracing operation conducted by a multidisciplinary team comprising the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation), the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), the SAPS Anti-Gang Unit and the flying squad.
The arrest brings the total number of suspects in custody to two, following the arrest of 23-year-old Reagan Collis. Collis remains in custody, with his formal bail application scheduled for 25 August 2026.
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Community courage credited in breakthrough
Acting National Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane praised the Reiger Park community for the role residents played in helping investigators locate the second suspect.
"This arrest is not only a victory for SAPS; it is also a demonstration of the power of a community that refuses to be silenced by criminals.
“We commend the people of Reiger Park who stood up, spoke up and shared information with the police. Your courage and willingness to work with law enforcement has made a difference," said Lieutenant General Dimpane.
How did South Africans react?
South Africans responded to the news on social media, with many expressing concern about the ages of those involved.
@6Mshumi72205 wrote:
"He will be granted bail easily. After that, he will carry on where he left off, to kill again."
@NhlanhlaKumalo3 said:
"These kids are brutal, man."
@Pilatog7rd stated:
"We thank Reiger Park community. Get all those killers, please. We can't suffer at the expense of them."
@deroxrimez added:
"Yerr, these are laaities man. What is going on in our hoods? Yho."
Other articles about the Reiger Park shooting
- Briefly News reported that two families in Reiger Park, Boksburg, are demanding answers after their loved ones were shot dead on Friday night in what they believe was a deliberate, targeted killing.
- Members of the South African Police Service made a breakthrough in investigations into the Reiger Park shooting.
- Professor Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that one person was taken in for questioning regarding the Reiger Park shooting
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