SAPS Arrests Suspect in Gqeberha Road Rage Murder of Shaun Marais
- Walmer detectives arrested a 58-year-old suspect five days after Shaun Marais was fatally stabbed in Gqeberha
- Marais, 56, was stabbed during an alleged road rage confrontation on Circular Drive in Lorraine on 23 October 2026
- The SUV allegedly involved in the incident has been impounded as investigators continue building their case
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EASTERN CAPE — A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of Shaun Marais, 56, following an alleged road rage incident in the Lorraine suburb of Gqeberha. Walmer detectives made the breakthrough arrest on Thursday, 29 October 2026, after five days of intensive investigation.
The SUV allegedly used by the suspect during the confrontation has been impounded for forensic examination as part of the continuing inquiry.
How Shaun Marais was killed
The fatal incident unfolded along Circular Drive in Lorraine at approximately 8:27 pm on Friday, 23 October 2026. According to SAPS spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge, Marais was behind the wheel of a white Honda Accord when a dispute broke out between him and the driver of a blue or silver SUV.
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The confrontation escalated, and the SUV driver allegedly stabbed Marais. Despite sustaining serious injuries, Marais attempted to drive away from the scene but lost control of the vehicle a short distance later, crashing into a wall near the intersection of Circular Drive and Henri Botha Street. He died at the scene.
Walmer detectives make arrest
Under the direction of their Detective Commander, Walmer detectives worked for five days before locating and arresting the suspect. Police have confirmed both the arrest and the seizure of the SUV for further forensic analysis.
No further details about the suspect have been released, and SAPS has not yet indicated when he is expected to appear in court. The investigation remains ongoing.
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Kempton Park road rage incidet goes viral
Briefly News also reported that a road rage video filmed at a traffic intersection in Kempton Park, Gauteng took social media by storm after a passenger-side recording caught a dangerous confrontation between drivers. The footage shows two vehicles stopped at a traffic light when the situation quickly escalated. A man got out of his vehicle and walked towards another car, attempting to force open the driver's door in what appeared to be a fit of rage.
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