A 45-year-old man was gunned down in the parking facility of the prestigious Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. The grim discovery was made on the evening of Wednesday, 1 October 2025, transforming a place of healing into a grisly crime scene. Authorities are treating the killing as a calculated hit, pointing to the cold and professional manner in which it was carried out.
The victim, who had reportedly just visited a friend within the medical centre, was ambushed shortly after 8PM, leaving no opportunity for escape or intervention.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) was swiftly on the scene, cordoning off the area as forensics teams began their meticulous work. With no arrests made thus far, the investigation is in its most critical early stages.
The police have confirmed that a murder case has been officially opened, but the precise motive behind the slaying remains a mystery, leaving investigators to piece together the final movements of the deceased.
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Man Gunned Down In Brazen Milpark Hospital Attack
The news first broke into the public consciousness through a social media post by well-known anti-crime campaigner Yusuf Abramjee. He was among the first to alert the public to the unfolding tragedy, writing,
“Reports of shooting inside the parking area of Milpark Hospital, JHB. One person shot dead- appears to be a hit. Police are on the scene.”
Providing further harrowing detail, Abramjee added, “The victim was shot several times.” This specific detail has become a cornerstone of the police’s theory that this was a targeted assassination, intended to ensure the victim had no chance of survival. The brazen nature of the attack, in a well-trafficked and typically secure location, has raised serious concerns about the audacity of criminal elements in the city.
Police Appeal for Calm as Investigation Continues
In an official statement, Police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko addressed the media, confirming the basic facts while appealing for any potential witnesses to come forward. She stated,
“The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and the motive is still unknown.”
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The lack of an apparent robbery or any other immediate motive has firmly steered the investigation towards the possibility of a professional contract killing. The community and regular visitors to the hospital are left unnerved, questioning the safety of public spaces. As the SAPS delves deeper into the victim’s background and contacts, the hunt for the perpetrators continues, with the hope that public assistance can provide the crucial break needed to solve this chilling case.