Alleged pastor found hiding after baby’s murder investigation

Police have arrested a 36-year-old man accused of being involved in the murder of a four-month-old baby and the alleged rape of the child’s 43-year-old mother in Gauteng, Cape {town} Etc reports.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the suspect was arrested in Diepsloot on Saturday afternoon, 10 October, following an intensive investigation involving detectives and Crime Intelligence.

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The 36-year-old alleged pastor who was wanted in connection with the murder of a four-month-old baby and the alleged rape of her 43-year-old mother has been arrested.

The suspect was arrested this afternoon, 10 October 2026, at Diepsloot following an intensive investigation involving detectives and Crime Intelligence. He was found hiding in a backroom in Diepsloot informal settlement, with injuries.

The arrest brings the total number of suspects arrested in connection with the incident to three, including the suspect’s two wives, who appeared before the Atteridgeville Magistrates’ Court on 09 October 2026.
The suspect is expected to appear before court on Monday, 12 October 2026. NP

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The man, who was described by police as an alleged pastor, was found hiding in a backroom in the Diepsloot informal settlement. He had sustained injuries at the time of his arrest, SAPS said.

The arrest follows a police manhunt launched after the incident came to light earlier this month. The baby was reportedly found buried in a shallow grave.

The latest arrest brings the total number of suspects in the case to three. The suspect’s two wives appeared before the Atteridgeville Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 October, according to police.

The 36-year-old man is expected to appear in court on Monday, 12 October.

The investigation remains a serious criminal matter, with the allegations yet to be tested in court. The suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

SAPS shared the arrest update on its official social media account on Saturday, confirming that the investigation had led officers to the suspect’s hiding place in Diepsloot.

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