LISTEN: 'He cooks and then burns the houses down' - Gauteng arsonist still roaming around

LISTEN: 'He cooks and then burns the houses down' - Gauteng arsonist still roaming around

According to André Snyman, the arsonist is still roaming around in Gauteng and has burned down around 22 houses. They are still looking out to catch him.

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There are reports of an alleged arsonist roaming around in Gauteng. 

Gauteng police are hunting for Sentious Novans, who is suspected to be involved in multiple cases of arson in Johannesburg.

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André Snyman from EWatchBlock said that the arsonist spends time in the kitchen, eating and drinking, and has even been bold enough to cook food for himself. Once done, he sets the house on fire. 

According to reports, the fires start around 04:00 in every case. 

According to Snyman, the arsonist has burnt down 22 houses. 

He has targeted houses in Craighall, Illovo, Hyde Park, Dunkeld, Bryanston, and Houghton.

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