‘It was no stranger!’ – Hawks uncover truth behind officer’s murder

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Johannesburg — The Hawks have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the murder of a police officer in Easttown, Northcliff, Johannesburg.

According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Singo, members of the Johannesburg-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation team apprehended the suspect on Thursday, 6 November 2025.

The arrest follows a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

“Police received information about an incident of murder in Easttown, Northcliff,” said Singo.

“Upon arrival, the suspect reported that he saw an unknown person in his yard at his residential place. The suspect alleges that when he went out to check who the person was, the victim pointed him with a firearm. The suspect then shot and killed the victim.”

The victim was later identified as Constable Bruwan Phavelle Prins, who was stationed at Langlaagte SAPS.

However, further investigation by the Hawks revealed discrepancies in the suspect’s account of events.

“It was discovered that the suspect and the deceased knew each other,” Singo confirmed. “Investigation further discovered that there was no pointing of a firearm when the deceased was shot, and the deceased’s firearm was found in his belt. The incident of the shooting took place during the day.”

The case docket was handed over to the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team for further investigation.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 10 November 2025, facing a charge of murder.

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