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The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Gauteng Police foil CIT heist, five suspects killed in shootout
The gun battle between the suspects and the man in blue occurred in Crown Mines. Police intelligence foiled a cash-in-transit heist in Johannesburg leading to a high-speed chase and shootout resulting in the death of five suspects. Picture: Saps Five cash-in-transit (CIT) suspects have been shot dead during a confrontation with police in Johannesburg. The gun battle between the suspects and the man in blue occurred in Crown Mines on Thursday afternoon. Shootout Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said officers operationalised intelligence information on suspects planning to commit a cash-in-transit robbery in Johannesburg. 'Their vehicle was spotted on the M1/M2 highway split, and they sped off when they noticed the police. As a chase ensued, the suspects started shooting at the police, who retaliated. The suspect's vehicle crashed into a palisade fence. 'All five occupants were fatally shot. Preliminary investigation reveals that the same vehicle was involved in a murder and cash-in-transit robbery that occurred on 14 July 2025 at Kingsley in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). ALSO READ: Interpol arrests Chinese fugitive in South Africa Swift response Nevhuhulwi said the Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, commended the joint forces for their coordinated and swift response. The operation involved multiple units including the National Counter Intelligence, tactical response team from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the Directorate of Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks), Gauteng Traffic and private security companies for a swift reaction. 'This collaborative efforts are yielding success and should send a strong message to criminals that police will not repose and will continue to deal decisively with criminal issues', said Mthombeni'. Picture: Saps Police have urged the public to work together with the police to fight crime by reporting any criminal activities to the Crime Stop Hotline at 08600 10111 or anonymously give tip-offs on MySapsApp. KZN shootout Earlier this month, KZN police foiled a CIT heist, killing two suspects in the shootout. The suspects were shot dead during a multi-disciplinary intelligence-led operation in the Sinyameni area under the Msinga policing precinct. Police spokesperson Brigadier Jay Naicker said two other men in their forties were arrested for being in illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, as well as attempted murder, following the foiled CIT robbery. ALSO READ: Police say reports of R18m found in KZN house is fake news
Eyewitness News
7 days ago
- Eyewitness News
Supect netted in connection with death of Ekurhuleni auditor Mpho Mafole
JOHANNESBURG - Police have arrested a man suspected of being involved in the murder of Ekurhuleni chief auditor Mpho Mafole Mafole was shot in Kempton Park earlier this month while he was on his way home from work. He had been investigating a 'mysterious' two billion rand revenue shortfall from the metro's electricity accounts. Gauteng police spokesperson, Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, said the unnamed 40-year-old suspect was arrested by police on Sunday. She says police are also looking for his alleged co-conspirator Hlanganani Mncwango. 'The team is also looking for a second suspect by the name of Hlanganani Agripper Mncwango, after a warrant of arrest was issued for him by the court. The police urge Mncwango to hand himself over to the nearest police station or anyone who may have information about his whereabouts to contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or anonymously give tip-offs on MySapsApp, which can be downloaded on any smartphone.' Mafole had only been working for three months as Ekurhuleni municipality's head of forensic audits. Ekurhuleni mayor says prior to his death, Mafole had submitted an interim report of what possibly could have led to the metro losing about two billion rand from its electricity revenue.
TimesLIVE
22-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
Suspect arrested for murder of auditor Mpho Mafole
Gauteng police said detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit have made a breakthrough in the murder case of Ekurhuleni municipality senior auditor, Mpho Mafole, who was gunned down on June 30. A 40-year-old suspect was arrested on Sunday. He is expected to appear in the Kempton Park magistrate's court on Wednesday, police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said. The team is looking for a second suspect, Hlanganani Agripper Mncwango, after a warrant of arrest was issued for him by the court. 'The police urge Mncwango to hand himself over to the nearest police station or anyone who may have information about his whereabouts to contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600-10111, or anonymously give tip-offs on MySapsApp, which can be downloaded on any smartphone,' Nevhuhulwi said. Mafole was shot dead while driving on the R23 in Esselen Park. At his funeral his young children tearfully expressed their grief, saying they were not ready to say goodbye to their father. Ekurhuleni mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza described him as a dedicated and outstanding public servant with integrity, and a dynamic leader and community activist. Mafole's colleagues said he did his work with integrity, despite the dangers of intimidation and corruption.
IOL News
02-06-2025
- IOL News
'South Africa is a dangerous place for women and girls': Likhona Fose's murder stirs anger
The mutilated body of 14-year-old Likhona Fose was found at Durban Deep in Roodepoort on Sunday Image: X Police in Gauteng are investigating a case of murder following the discovery of the body of Likhona Fose, a 14-year-old teenage girl whose mutilated body was found at Durban Deep in Roodepoort. Responding to IOL, Gauteng provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said no one has been arrested yet in connection with the heinous murder. The body was found on Sunday. 'The mutilated body was found in an open veld by a passer-by who notified the police. The suspects are unknown at this stage and police investigations are underway,' said Nevhuhulwi. 'Resources have been mobilised to ensure that culprits responsible for this heinous attack are behind bars and brought to book. Police are calling upon any person to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the culprits to contact Crime Stop line at 08600 10111 or report anonymous tip-offs on MySapsApp which can be downloaded on any smartphone.' Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel. On the other hand, secretary general of civil rights group #NotInMyName, Themba Masango highlighted that the murder of Likhona occurs as South Africans continue to reel from the brutal killing of Olorato Mongale. 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 ✕ The murdered Olorato Mongale Image: X 'The murders of Olerato and Likhona are yet another painful reminder that South Africa remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman. How many more must die before we collectively say: Enough is enough? 'We are tired of raising our voices over the same tragedies. In 2019, we were broken by the passing of Uyinene Mrwetyana. We are tired of burying our sisters, our daughters, our friends,' said Masango. 'Olerato's life mattered. Likhona's life mattered. They had dreams, hopes, and futures that were stolen from them. Their stories are not just headlines — they are a damning indictment of a society that continues to fail women and girls,' the activist stressed.
TimesLIVE
29-05-2025
- TimesLIVE
Gang of 10 open fire at taxi rank in Katlehong, killing two people
A member of a minibus taxi association and a security officer were fatally shot at the Zonkizizwe rank in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, early on Thursday. Police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said a white Toyota Fortuner with about 10 men inside arrived at the rank and started shooting at security officers. A bakkie belonging to the officers was torched. A second vehicle had multiple gunshot holes. 'The motive behind the shooting is suspected to be taxi violence-related and one rifle has been seized for further investigations. No-one is arrested yet,' said Nevhuhulwi. 'In a separate incident on Thursday, a team of police members comprising the highway unit, Hillbrow tracing unit and Johannesburg metro police tactical response unit pounced on three suspects at a warehouse in Dawn Park. 'The trio were found in possession of an R5 rifle, ammunition and three magazines. These will be taken for ballistic testing to determine if the firearm was used in the commission of crime.' Nevhuhulwi asked anyone with information that can assist with the police investigations to contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600-10111 or anonymously report tip-offs on MySapsApp which can be accessed on any smartphone.
