JUST IN: Meyerton shooting claims multiple lives

2026-02-03 - 18:16

An unconfirmed number of people have died after a shooting incident that occurred on the R59 in Meyerton, Gauteng, on Tuesday afternoon. Initial reports indicate that the incident happened just off the Johan Le Roux off ramp, where occupants of a white Nissan allegedly started shooting at a white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. LATEST: Initial report... AT 14:44 on R59 just off Johan Le Roux off ramp, it is alleged that a white Nissan started shooting at the white Mercedes Benz Sprinter 22 seater. The Sprinter crashed into the Nissan (stolen vehicle) and the three gunmen fled on foot. They then... https://t.co/j4HVFTnFFL — Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) February 3, 2026 While reports on the death toll vary, police have arrested two suspects in connection with the incident. Deputy Provincial Commissioner Major-General Fred Kekana is expected to address the media at the crime scene shortly. *This is a developing story NOW READ: Four wanted suspects killed in shootout with KZN police