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Madlanga inquiry implicated man, Pretorius, dies by suicide | SA News

9 February 2026 by Guest

Wiandre Pretorius, the Ekurhuleni police reservist who claimed to have survived an attempted assassination a few days ago has died after taking his own life at a filling station.

Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe confirmed they are investigating the matter.

“Police confirm an inquest docket has been registered after a 41-year-old man allegedly shot and killed himself at a filling station in Brakpan on Saturday.

“All role players, including police detectives and forensic experts, attended the crime scene. This matter is under investigation,” she said.

On Thursday, Pretorius claimed to have survived an attempt on his life when assailants pulled up behind him in his driveway and shot…

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