Potential Serial Killer News Spooks Afrikaner Woman: “On the Loose in Pretoria”
- Marizka Coetzer, an Afrikaner woman, told social media users about a possible serial killer in Pretoria
- According to reports, four unidentified women were found burnt in the area, the fourth at a train station
- People on the internet were horrified by the news and advised women in South Africa to be careful
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Shocking news of a potential serial killer lurking around Pretoria has stunned an Afrikaner woman, Marizka Coetzer, who reshared the news online. Residents in the area experienced similar feelings following the discovery of the unidentified suspect's burnt victims.
Talking to TikTok users, Marizka, a journalist who often presents "news in a nutshell," said in a video on her account on 5 August, 2025:
"Hi, everyone. Guess what. Apparently, there's a serial killer on the loose in Pretoria. I'm not sure why the police are so hush-hush about the situation."
According to reports, on Monday, 4 August 2025, the burnt body was found at Waltloo train station in Silverton, becoming the fourth in the last three months. Brigadier Brenda Muridili, a police spokesperson, confirmed that the three other burnt bodies were discovered between June and July 2025.
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Marizka also mentioned a fifth victim. Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the woman's murder. However, it has not been confirmed that the suspect is linked to the other four murders.
SA reacts to potential serial killer
Several members of the local online community found the news alarming and rushed to Marizka's comment section to express their thoughts on the unsettling matter. See some reactions below:
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A concerned @the_bond_fairy said in the comments:
"Life is getting very unsafe."
@jr_theginger told the online community:
"More documentaries like Devilsdorp need to be made. There are definitely many more cases like this in South Africa that no one knows about, and it's so freaky because that serial killer could be your best friend."
@rooikopgirl shared their astonishment and wrote to Marizka:
"Wow, things are only getting worse. We are not safe anywhere anymore. We women should not move alone. It's sad. Thanks, girl, for the post."
@klitsgras advised women:
"Be careful with dating apps and meetups, and keep your children in the trolleys when you buy groceries, or leave them at home. Sick world."
@stephaniel001 thought in the comment section:
"I wonder if this is the same person who committed the murders in Vanderbijlpark. It just went quiet, and no one was found."
@nobodiesmaid shared their opinion of local law enforcement, writing:
"It wouldn't surprise me if the SAPS are behind it, too. They're not as innocent as people think."
Take a look at the TikTok video below:
Eersterus man suspected of multiple murders
In just three months, five women have been found murdered. The only suspect, Helder Isidro, is currently linked to only one of the deaths. The 36-year-old was out on bail when the fifth victim, Loveness Magabe, disappeared in July and was later discovered in a shallow grave in Isidro’s backyard in Eersterus. Investigators believe Isidro used social media to lure his victims.
Magabe had reportedly met Isidro through a dating app and later visited his Eersterust home after arranging to meet. Before the visit, she messaged a friend saying the location felt “dodgy.”
He appeared at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court and chose to abandon his bail application. Isidro will remain in custody as the case unfolds. During a brief hearing on 4 August, the court postponed the case to 15 October to allow further investigations, including a pending rape charge he is also facing.
3 Other stories about serial killers
- In another article, Briefly News reported that outspoken author Jackie Phamotse shared chilling views on serial killers in the wake of journalist Olorato Mongale's brutal killing.
- In 2023, Showmax announced the documentary for former police officer and local serial killer Rosemary Ndlovu, who masterminded a series of murders within her family.
- Last year, a man accused of multiple murders was released from custody after a court in Durban granted the wrong man bail. He reportedly swapped places with another accused in court.
Hilary Sekgota, Human Interest HOD at Briefly News, contributed to this article.
Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.
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