Overview
- Police arrested the 25-year-old in a Friday night takedown at the Marathon informal settlement in Primrose.
- The operation involved the Provincial Investigation Unit with Crime Intelligence and the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department.
- He faces counts of murder and contravention of the Immigration Act following the 16 December shooting in the Johannesburg CBD.
- First accused Victor Mthethowakhe Majola remains in custody after bail was refused on 26 January, with a return date of 11 February.
- The State cites an ID parade, CCTV and phone data in its case, while police say the probe continues and dismiss reports of a third suspect being killed.