In a devastating incident, two young cousins, Tshiamo Moramaga, 22, and Baleseng Moramaga, 21, were fatally shot in Mamelodi East, Tshwane, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, around 4:00 AM. The brutal killings took place in Extension 17, leaving their family and community in shock and mourning.
According to the grieving family, neighbors reported hearing gunshots near their home, where the two women were later found dead. Itumeleng Moramaga, 41, mother of Tshiamo, recounted the heartbreaking moment she arrived at the scene from Thembisa, only to find that pathologists had already placed the bodies in a van. She noted that one of the victims’ cellphones was stolen, while the other remained in her pocket. “They were inseparable, always together since crèche and school,” Itumeleng said, describing the close bond between the cousins.
Tshiamo was pursuing a career in beauty therapy, specializing in nails and hair, while Baleseng was a student studying to become a teacher. “I’m shattered. My only daughter is gone, and I have two sons left. We need to know why this happened,” Itumeleng said, expressing her anguish and hope that the police will apprehend the perpetrators.
Maggie Moramaga, 45, the victims’ aunt, revealed she had spent time with Tshiamo and Baleseng on Saturday evening, October 25, around 7:30 PM, reminiscing about her late son, Douglas Moramaga, who died in a 2023 car accident. She recalled neighbors hearing an argument, with Tshiamo pleading, “Please leave me alone, you’ll make me make a mistake,” followed by gunshots. “I’m heartbroken. We want justice for my nieces,” Maggie said.
Tshwane District Police spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk confirmed that SAPS Mamelodi East responded to a call at around 6:15 AM on Sunday, discovering the bodies of the two women, each with gunshot wounds to the head. A double murder investigation is underway, with crime scene experts processing evidence to uncover leads. The motive for the killings remains unclear.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, either by contacting SAPS Mamelodi East, using the MySAPS mobile app, or calling the SAPS Crime Stop toll-free number at 0800 10111.
The family and community continue to grapple with the loss, demanding answers and justice for the senseless deaths of Tshiamo and Baleseng.
