Manhunt launched following Braamfischerville teen’s killing
Police says the18-year-old boy who was attacked with a panga by unknown suspects.
Black News 
Police have launched a manhunt following the death of an 18-year-old boy who was attacked with a panga in Braamfischerville, Soweto, on Tuesday.
The learner reportedly left home in the morning to visit a friend.
Police say the two teenagers then proceeded towards a nearby school where the deceased was attacked with a panga.
Gauteng Police Spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko says the motive of the attack is unknown and investigations continue.
Sibeko says, “Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased, a learner at a secondary school in Meadowlands, had left home earlier that morning to visit a friend in Phase 1, Braamfischerville.”
Sikeko adds, “It is alleged that the two proceeded to a secondary school in the area where the deceased was attacked and assaulted by unknown suspects. The victim sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local clinic in a private vehicle for medical treatment. He later succumbed to his injuries.’
#sapsGP [POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOLLOWING THE MURDER OF AN 18-YEAR-OLD BOY IN BRAAMFISCHERVILLE]#SAPS has launched a manhunt following the murder of an 18-year-old teenage boy who was allegedly attacked with a panga in Braamfischerville, on Tuesday, 02/06.
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— SA Police Service
(@SAPoliceService) June 3, 2026
