GQEBERHA – A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Shaun Marais (56), who was fatally stabbed during a suspected road rage incident in Lorraine, Gqeberha, last week.
The arrest was made on Thursday, 29 October 2026, following five days of investigation by detectives from SAPS Walmer.
Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge confirmed that the SUV believed to have been involved in the incident has also been impounded for further examination.
The incident occurred at approximately 20:27 on Friday, 23 October, along Circular Drive in Lorraine.
According to police, Marais was driving a white Honda Accord when he allegedly became involved in an altercation with the driver of a blue or silver SUV.
During the confrontation, the SUV driver allegedly stabbed Marais.
Despite his injuries, Marais attempted to continue driving but lost control of his vehicle a short distance away and crashed into a wall near the intersection of Circular Drive and Henri Botha Street.
He died at the scene.
Following the incident, police appealed to the public for assistance in identifying the SUV driver and tracing the vehicle.
The 58-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 30 October 2026.
Police have confirmed that the murder investigation remains ongoing.
Komani News previously reported on the incident on 25 October. Read our original report here:
Police Seek Information After Suspected Road Rage Murder in Gqeberha
