A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Germiston, Gauteng, in connection with the alleged poisoning and deaths of his two young daughters, aged one and 11.
According to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), the incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, when the suspect allegedly mixed sleeping pills into his family's food.
Tragically, the two girls died at the scene, while their mother and another daughter survived the alleged poisoning.
Following the incident, the suspect allegedly fled. However, his escape came to an end on Thursday, 15 October, when EMPD Community Liaison Unit officers arrested him after receiving a tip-off.
The 34-year-old man faces two counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection with the incident.
He was detained at Germiston Police Station and is expected to appear before the Germiston Magistrates' Court.
The incident has raised serious concerns about domestic safety and the protection of children. The deaths of the two young girls have left a family tragedy that has shocked the community.
The surviving family members are now at the centre of a deeply distressing case, while the legal process is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged poisoning.
The suspect remains accused of the crimes, and the allegations will be dealt with through the court process.
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