{
  "id": 12452996,
  "title": "PKTT arrests second suspect in Monica Dube murder",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/pktt-arrests-second-suspect-in-monica-dube-murder",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:08:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/pktt-arrests-second-suspect-in-monica-dube-murder/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has apprehended a second suspect in the Monica Dube murder case. Monica Dube, a 44-year-old member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, was fatally shot in June 2026 at her residence in Wallmannsthal, Gauteng. Dube was in the company of her family members when she was killed. The 39-year-old male suspect was apprehended on Tuesday evening following a targeted intelligence-led investigation. He is set to face charges of murder when he appears in Cullinan Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 07 October 2026. The arrest is a follow-up to the earlier capture of Sipho Mahlangu in July 2026, who has had multiple court appearances and remains under police custody.",
  "summary": "PKTT has arrested a second suspect, 39, for the June murder of EFF member, Monica Dube",
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        "title": "Second suspect arrested in EFF member Monica Dube murder case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/second-suspect-arrested-in-eff-member-monica-dube-murder-case",
        "published": "2026-10-06T18:03:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}