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The Herald
14-07-2025
- The Herald
Acting Gauteng police commissioner's driver survives 'attempted hijacking'
Gauteng police are investigating a case of attempted murder and malicious damage to property after a driver who was supposed to collect acting provincial commissioner Maj-Gen Fred Kekana was allegedly attacked by unknown suspects in Westonaria. Kekana said on Monday the driver noticed a suspicious BMW following him and came under attack as he was about to park the vehicle. 'The passenger in that BMW smashed the window with an iron rod, not knowing that the windows are protected. The driver had to defend himself, and the thugs dropped the firearm and ran away. 'That's what happened. It's under investigation,' he said. Gauteng police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi earlier said police are investigating a case of attempted hijacking and malicious damage to property after a constable was attacked by unknown suspects on Monday morning. She said it is reported the constable was driving a state vehicle around Westonaria when a blue BMW vehicle stopped next to him and smashed the driver's window with an unknown object. 'The constable swiftly reacted and fired shots, prompting the suspects to speed off, leaving a firearm behind, which was later discovered to be a toy gun. No injuries were reported and the police are on the lookout for the suspects,' she said. TimesLIVE
TimesLIVE
14-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
Acting Gauteng police commissioner's driver survives 'attempted hijacking'
Gauteng police are investigating a case of attempted murder and malicious damage to property after a driver who was supposed to collect acting provincial commissioner Maj-Gen Fred Kekana was allegedly attacked by unknown suspects in Westonaria. Kekana said on Monday the driver noticed a suspicious BMW following him and came under attack as he was about to park the vehicle. 'The passenger in that BMW smashed the window with an iron rod, not knowing that the windows are protected. The driver had to defend himself, and the thugs dropped the firearm and ran away. 'That's what happened. It's under investigation,' he said. Gauteng police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi earlier said police are investigating a case of attempted hijacking and malicious damage to property after a constable was attacked by unknown suspects on Monday morning. She said it is reported the constable was driving a state vehicle around Westonaria when a blue BMW vehicle stopped next to him and smashed the driver's window with an unknown object. 'The constable swiftly reacted and fired shots, prompting the suspects to speed off, leaving a firearm behind, which was later discovered to be a toy gun. No injuries were reported and the police are on the lookout for the suspects,' she said.
Eyewitness News
14-07-2025
- Eyewitness News
Forensic teams comb scene of botched hijacking outside acting Gauteng top cop's home
JOHANNESBURG - Forensic teams are combing through the scene of a botched hijacking outside the home of acting Gauteng police commissioner Fred Kekana. A search was underway in and around Westonaria for a blue BMW, which the suspects were reportedly travelling in. It's understood that the armed suspects attempted to hijack a constable in a state vehicle who was outside Kekana's house to fetch him on Monday. A white state BWM with a shattered window on the driver's side was still parked outside Kekana's residence on Monday morning. Forensic teams were dusting for fingerprints and taking photographs of evidence being collected. According to the Westonaria Police Station commander, Kgomotso Netshitengane, the suspects fled the scene after the constable acted swiftly and opened fire. 'We are now here at the scene with the LCRC - Local Criminal Record Centre. They are trying to get more exhibits from the vehicle.' Both Kekana and the constable did not suffer any injuries during the attack.
Eyewitness News
14-07-2025
- Eyewitness News
Attempted hijacking takes places at residence of acting Gauteng top cop Fred Kekana
JOHANNESBURG - An attempted hijacking took place at the residence of acting Gauteng provincial commissioner Fred Kekana in Westonaria on Monday morning. EWN understands that the suspects, travelling in a blue BMW, attempted to hijack the top cop. One of the suspects dropped their firearm in Kekana's yard during the botched incident. A call for urgent backup was circulated by police, and a chopper has been deployed in the area to search for the suspects. Kekana has been acting in the position of Gauteng top cop, as provincial commissioner Tommy Mthombeni is on leave.
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- The Citizen
Video: 2 killed in Randfontein shoot-out, kidnapped businessman freed
Dramatic scenes unfolded at a house on Fritz Krampe Road in Greenhills, Randfontein, yesterday afternoon following reports of a shooting. According to Randfontein Herald, police deputy provincial commissioner Major General Fred Kekana confirmed the incident involved a shoot-out and is linked to the kidnapping of a Lenasia businessman, who has since been reunited with his family. Kekana explained the businessman had been kidnapped more than 40 days ago and held for a ransom of over R15m. He said one suspect was already arrested on Tuesday. 'Crime Intelligence managed to trace another two suspects, one of them the kingpin, and arrested them in Johannesburg today [July 10]. Thereafter, authorities brought the suspects to the home of the kingpin, where the victim was held,' he said. Kekana added that when authorities arrived at the house, two more suspects were inside. 'Upon entering, a shoot-out between the police and suspects occurred and, consequently, the two suspects were shot dead. Over the past two years, we have managed to arrest over 170 kidnappers in Gauteng. From January to March, we received 144 cases of kidnapping where ransom was demanded,' Kekana emphasised. Hear from Kekana: The family of the 60-year-old victim was reunited with him at the scene. In addition to a strong police presence, members of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Visible Policing, CPF and Rand West Neighbourhood Watch were also on the scene. The newspaper interviewed the victim's son, who said his father was taken from his business premises. 'It was just an ordinary day and it happened so fast. It is a very testing time for the family. We were all emotionally broken. We are thankful to God and to the police. It was a long, dreadful six weeks. We all just prayed for his good health and that a miracle would happen. He is emotionally broken and will need time to recover,' the son said. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
