Seven suspects have been arrested following a brutal attack on two women in Atlantis on Sunday 10, May, which left one woman dead and another seriously injured.
More details have also emerged as the police investigation develops.
Western Cape police have confirmed that the case docket has now been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Task Team, with the seven suspects, aged between 20 and 40, facing a range of charges.
The women’s ordeal reportedly started in Eerste River, where Kleinvlei police are investigating charges of house robbery, kidnapping and extortion.
Atlantis SAPS are investigating murder and attempted murder charges. An earlier statement included a charge of carjacking, which has now been removed.
The matter was reported to police just before midnight on Sunday, after a security officer, attached to a factory in the Atlantis industrial area, found a 30-year-old woman with burn and stab wounds.
Before she was taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment, she pointed out the crime scene to police members.
While at the scene, officers discovered a second woman next to a burnt-out vehicle. She was declared dead on the scene by medical personnel.
Police Captain F.C. van Wyk says reports that the second victim, who pointed out the crime scene, has passed away, are untrue.
The seven suspects were due to appear in the Bluedowns Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday, 14 May, on the mentioned charges.
*This article has been updated after new police information was received
