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IOL News
21-07-2025
- IOL News
Violent ambush on Voortrekker Road leaves two dead and two injured
A shooting in Goodwood has left two dead and two injured when gunmen opened fire on Saturday. A hail of bullets rocked Voortrekker Road on Saturday afternoon, claiming the lives of two men. Bystanders ran for cover as unknown gunmen opened fire on five men inside a silver VW Polo vehicle, in what police believe to be a gang-related incident. Two men were shot and killed in the shooting, another two victims were injured and rushed to hospital for medical treatment and a fifth victim was able to escape the attack unharmed. The men were sitting in a parked silver VW Polo in Voortrekker Road in the Goodwood Precinct when they were allegedly ambushed. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi reported that the Anti-Gang Unit are investigating two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder. Swartbooi said: 'Detectives of the Anti-Gang Unit are hard at work in a bid to apprehend those responsible for the death of two males and the attempt to kill three others. 'Reports suggest that the occupants of a Silver VW Polo on Voortrekker Road on Saturday when unknown armed men opened fire. 'Two men did not survive the onslaught on their lives whilst two others were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment and another male escaped unharmed. 'The unknown suspects fled the scene and they are yet to be arrested. The motive for this attack is believed to be gang related.' Abdallah Sydney, Chairperson of the Goodwood Community Police Forum (CPF) said they do not have much information at this stage, but all they know is that two gangs are involved and one was trying to take out the members of the rival gang. Footage of the incident has emerged on social media and shows the bullet-riddled vehicle as police attend to the scene. One video shows countless amounts of bullet casings lying on the ground. This shooting comes weeks after the killing of alleged underworld kingpin Andre Naude, who was also shot and killed on the same Voortrekker Road strip on June 12. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Five men were ambushed while in VW Silver Polo. Bronwin Daniels from the Parow CPF adds: 'This act of violence is deeply concerning. We want to reassure the community that we remain committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. 'As this is an active investigation, we are limited in what we can share at this stage. However, we have full confidence in the ongoing efforts of the SAPS to uncover the facts and bring those responsible to justice. 'We encourage the community to remain calm and united, and to continue reporting any suspicious activity' Police are appealing to anyone with any information to please call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
IOL News
21-07-2025
- IOL News
Tip-off leads to swift arrest in Westbury murder case
AGU officers arrested a 28-year-old man in George Flat, Westbury, on Sunday after receiving a community tip-off. The suspect, linked to one murder and two attempted murders, was apprehended under Section 22 of the Criminal Procedure Act. A 28-year-old man wanted for a string of violent crimes - including one murder and two attempted murders - was arrested by the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) in Westbury on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Acting on a crucial community tip-off, AGU officers tracked the suspect to George Flat in the Sophiatown precinct. When officers arrived, the man tried to lock himself inside the flat to avoid capture. But the AGU, acting under Section 22 of the Criminal Procedure Act - which allows police to enter without a warrant in urgent situations - forced entry and arrested him without incident. The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to appear in court soon. Brigadier Maphoto, commander of the AGU, praised the teamwork and responsiveness of his officers and thanked the community member whose information helped lead to the breakthrough. The police have urged the public to continue reporting suspicious or criminal activity anonymously via Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by using the MySAPS app.
Eyewitness News
16-07-2025
- Eyewitness News
Cops make 2 arrests in connection with multiple Bishop Lavis murders
CAPE TOWN - Anti-Gang Unit detectives have made a breakthrough in the investigation into a mass murder in Bishop Lavis. Two men and two women were shot and killed on Friday night. One of the victims is an 80-year-old. Police said two gunmen opened fire on the four victims inside a bedroom and fled the scene in a VW Polo. The Police's Joseph Swartbooi explained, "Sterling tracing operations by detectives attached to the Anti-Gang Unit led to the arrest of two suspects after four victims were gunned down in Bishop Lavis on Friday, the 11th of July 2025. The possibility that the incident is gang-related cannot be ruled out."
The Citizen
16-07-2025
- The Citizen
Three arrested as Anti-Gang Unit cracks down on drugs and shootings in Joburg
Three arrested as Anti-Gang Unit cracks down on drugs and shootings in Joburg The Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) arrested three people in separate operations in Westbury and Eldorado Park on July 13. They also arrested two other people for possession of suspected drugs, including CAT, crystal meth and Mandrax. The 32-year-old was arrested on Kackilijan Street, while the 22-year-old was arrested on Baloberg Street in Eldorado Park Ext 2. ALSO READ: Over 500 arrested in Johannesburg crime crackdown The AGU seized 67 ziplock bags containing what is suspected to be CAT from the 32-year-old, and 33 ziplock bags containing suspected crystal meth and 16 halved tablets suspected to be Mandrax from the 22-year-old. In a separate operation, the AGU arrested a 23-year-old linked to two recent attempted murder cases in Sophiatown after a positive eyewitness identification. AGU commander Brigadier Maphoto emphasised the team's commitment to recovering the weapon used in the attempted murders, with ongoing operations aimed at this objective. The suspects were detained at local police stations and will soon appear in the respective courts. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
13-07-2025
- IOL News
Four suspects killed in shoot-out with police after Johannesburg robbery
Police at the scene in Riverlea, Johannesburg, after a deadly shootout that followed a business robbery in the CBD. Image: Supplied/SAPS Four suspects were killed in a shoot-out with police in Riverlea, south of Johannesburg, on Sunday, following a business robbery in the city's central business district, Gauteng police said. The crime intelligence-driven operation was conducted on Sunday, July 13. The operation was conducted by a multidisciplinary team, including members of the Gauteng Tactical Response Team, Anti-Gang Unit, Directorate for Priority Crime Investigations Tracking Team, Gauteng Traffic Police Air Wing, SAPS National Counterintelligence, CAP Specialised Operations, Bad Boyz Security and Tracker Connect. Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko said the operation followed a robbery at a shop in Johannesburg Central earlier on Sunday morning. 'When the members attempted to stop the suspects at Riverlea, the suspects opened fire, leading to a shoot-out,' Sibeko said. Three suspects were fatally shot during the exchange, and a fourth was declared dead by paramedics at the scene, despite not sustaining any visible injuries, Sibeko said. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Two unlicensed firearms and items stolen during the robbery were recovered at the scene. Police said they are investigating charges of business robbery, attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said the crime intelligence driven operation was led by the SAPS anti-kidnapping task team and took place on Thursday, at around 3.15pm. The operation followed the abduction of the businessman on May 29 in Lenasia. After his kidnapping, the family began receiving ransom demands of at least R15 million, Mathe said. 'The police pounced on a house in Randfontein this afternoon where a shoot-out ensued. 'Two suspects were fatally wounded in the house, while three suspects were arrested. The businessman was rescued and has been reunited with his family,' Mathe said. IOL News
