The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, congratulated the Provincial Tracking Team for arresting a 37-year-old suspect on Monday morning, 1 June 2026, after a video went viral on social media, allegedly showing him assaulting a woman earlier in Dinokana Village, Lehurutshe, near Zeerust.
A local activist shared a video over the weekend on social media in which a woman was allegedly repeatedly assaulted by the suspect. The video was brought to the attention of the Acting Provincial Commissioner, who immediately ordered an investigation. Information was gathered and followed up by the Tracking Team, leading to the suspect’s arrest.
Initial investigations revealed that the man is currently out on parole for a case reported in 2022, in which he was convicted of possession of an unlicensed firearm. Furthermore, Lehurutshe
Detectives linked him to a house robbery case reported earlier in May 2026, a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm related to the video footage, as well as a case of contravention of a protection order reported by another woman in April 2026. Further links to additional cases are being investigated.
Maj Gen (Dr) Ryno Naidoo said the police remain committed to protect women and children, who are among the most vulnerable members of society. He thanked the local community activist for speaking out against Gender Based Violence (GBV). He further encouraged community members to report crime at their nearest police station or alternatively contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Anonymous tip-offs can also be submitted via the MySAPS App on smartphones
