MOTHER AND DAUGHTER SHOT IN COLD BLOOD 

Brits - Paul Prinsloo (61) appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 29 November 2023, for the alleged domestic violence-related double murder of his wife, Catherina Magdalena Prinsloo (58), and stepdaughter, 31-year-old Ruzanne Weideman. He was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on Wednesday 6 December.

“The accused’s court appearance emanated from an apparent domestic violence incident reported at about 14:30 on Monday 27 November, in Kosmos, Hartbeespoortdam. Allegedly, the accused was involved in an argument with his wife and stepdaughter. He then took a hunting rifle and shot both women, who were declared dead at the scene by Emergency Medical and Rescue Services (EMRS). Paul Prinsloo was arrested on the scene, shortly after the incident. The motive of the incident is yet to be determined,” said police spokesperson colonel Adelé Myburgh.

The provincial police commissioner, lieutenant general Sello Kwena, is appalled by the incident, which occurred at the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism For No Violence Against Women and Children, and at the victims’ own home where they were supposed to feel safe. Regrettably, the crimes were perpetrated by someone who was supposed to be their protector. He urged the public to work together with the police and various stakeholders to accelerate actions to end Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).

Photo: Ruzanne Weideman and her mother, Catherina Prinsloo. Photo credit: Facebook, Ruzanne Weideman.