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The Citizen
22-07-2025
- The Citizen
Carletonville man gunned down outside his home moments before leaving for work
Carletonville man gunned down outside his home moments before leaving for work A 53-year-old man from Carletonville was shot and killed outside his home in Galena Street early yesterday morning, as he was about to leave for work. According to police, the man, who worked at a local mine, had stepped outside to begin his day when a gunshot rang out. His family members, still inside the house, rushed outside and found him lying on the ground. Carletonville Herald reports that he had been shot in the head and was declared dead at the scene. The tragic incident occurred in a normally quiet part of Carletonville and has left the community in shock. Police have confirmed that a case of murder has been opened and that investigations are underway. At this stage, the motive for the killing is unknown, and no arrests have been made. 'The investigation is ongoing, and we are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed anything or have relevant information to come forward,' said a spokesperson from the Carletonville SAPS. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Carletonville Police Station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- The Citizen
Two men shot in armed robbery near Hoërskool Carletonville
Two men, aged 24 and 30, were rushed to hospital after a violent armed robbery near Hoërskool Carletonville on Friday night, May 17. The incident occurred at around 21:00 at the corner of Dolomite Drive and Kaolin Street, a location not far from the school grounds. According to police reports, the victims were walking home when they were suddenly confronted by an unknown man speaking Sesotho. The suspect, armed with a firearm, demanded their cellphones. When both victims refused to comply, the robber opened fire, shooting them in their legs. He then managed to steal one of the victim's cellphones before fleeing the scene on foot. Bystanders responded quickly, and the victims were transported to a local hospital where they are currently being treated for non-fatal injuries. The Carletonville SAPS have opened cases of attempted murder and armed robbery. No arrests have been made yet, and the suspect remains at large. Police are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward and assist with the investigation. Community members with tips can contact the Carletonville Police Station or call Crime Stop anonymously at 08600 10111. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
