GAME RESERVE MURDERS: Kruger killings: ‘Relief’ for family as 2 Mozambicans arrested, extradition process kicks in

Vincent Cruywagen· Jun 3, 2026 · 1:51 PM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 43 views

#crime #wildlife #extradition #Ernst Marais #Dina Marais #Kruger National Park #Mozambique #Wildlife Justice Commission #Hjalmar van Gesselen #Thembi Hadebe

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The arrests of two Mozambicans in connection with the murders of Ernst and Dina Marais have provided some relief to their family. The couple's bodies were discovered in Kruger National Park, prompting a high-priority investigation. Authorities are now focusing on the extradition process to bring the suspects to South Africa for prosecution.

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▪Ernst and Dina Marais were found dead in the Levubu River in Kruger National Park on May 22.
▪The arrests were made possible through collaboration between Mozambique's criminal investigation service, the Wildlife Justice Commission, and Kruger National Park Ranger Services.
▪The South African government is initiating the formal extradition process to ensure the suspects face trial in South Africa.

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GAME RESERVE MURDERS Kruger killings: ‘Relief’ for family as 2 Mozambicans arrested, extradition process kicks in The arrests in connection with the murder of tourists Dina Marais and Ernst Marais in Kruger National Park has brought a measure of relief to their grieving family as they prepare to lay the couple to rest on Thursday. By Vincent Cruywagen 3 Jun 2026 The bodies of Mossel Bay couple Ernst and Dina Marais were found in a river in the Kruger National Park. (Photo: Supplied) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper The breakthrough arrests in the investigation into the murder of Mossel Bay couple Dina (73) and Ernst Marais (71) in Kruger National Park followed extensive cross-border cooperation between Mozambique’s Serviço Nacional de Investigação Criminal (Sernic), the…

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