Johannesburg – The South African Police Service has successfully apprehended four individuals linked to a cash-in-transit robbery that took place on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
The incident occurred at approximately 16:40 along the R28 road, adjacent to Extension 11 in Mohlakeng, West Rand. According to police reports, the suspects were targeted in a swift tactical operation later that same day in Kagiso, also on the West Rand.
The arrests followed actionable intelligence gathered by police units. During the operation, officers recovered two vehicles – a Mercedes-Benz and a Toyota C-HR – along with two rifles, two magazines, ammunition, and additional items believed to be connected to the crime.
The operation demonstrated effective coordination among several specialised police units, including Crime Intelligence, the CIT Team, West Rand Tactical Response Team (TRT), Police Emergency Services (PES) Flexi, and the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Specialised Services.
All four suspects are expected to appear in the Randfontein Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 6 February 2026, where formal charges related to the cash-in-transit heist will be presented.
Police have not released further details about the suspects or the exact amount of cash targeted in the robbery, but the rapid response and recovery of evidence have been highlighted as key outcomes of the joint effort.
Authorities continue to urge members of the public with any information related to cash-in-transit crimes to come forward through the SAPS Crime Stop line or nearest police station.
Jogger Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle on R102 in Ballito
BALLITO, KwaZulu-Natal – A male jogger was injured this morning (Thursday, February 5, 2026) when he was struck by a vehicle on the R102 near Ballito Compensation in Ballito.
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of the accident. On arrival, they found the injured man lying on the roadside. An initial assessment by Reaction Officers indicated that he had sustained multiple injuries, including a suspected fracture to his left leg.
According to reports at the scene, the collision occurred when a Toyota Tazz was attempting to overtake a truck and struck the jogger.
A Private Ambulance Service arrived shortly afterward, provided on-scene stabilization, and transported the patient to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment and evaluation.
Authorities have not released additional details about the incident, including the condition of the driver or the extent of any vehicle damage. The circumstances remain under investigation.
Cable Theft Suspects Arrested in Roosevelt Park After Rapid Response by Private Security
Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg – Early this morning, private security officers from SCP Security arrested several suspects involved in the theft of copper cables in the Roosevelt Park area.
At approximately 06:20, a resident contacted the SCP Security Control Room to report suspicious activity at the corner of Anton Van Wouw Street and Mendelsohn Road. The caller stated that individuals were actively cutting and removing copper cables from the location.
Security officers were dispatched immediately and arrived at the scene within minutes. On arrival, they observed multiple suspects who then attempted to flee. Some escaped in a Mazda vehicle, while two others ran on foot, abandoning a truck that was loaded with stolen copper cables.
Officers pursued the suspects through the surrounding streets. The group was successfully apprehended at the intersection of 4th Avenue and 5th Street in Linden. The operation involved coordinated teamwork among the responding officers.
Linden South African Police Service (SAPS) was notified without delay and arrived at the scene to take over the matter.
Security personnel recovered multiple lengths of copper cable from the abandoned truck, along with the vehicle itself.
The incident underscores the role of community reporting in crime prevention, as well as the effectiveness of swift security response and coordination with law enforcement in apprehending suspects involved in cable theft. SCP Security stated that it remains focused on protecting communities in the area around the clock.
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Drunk Driver Arrested After Crashing Through Wall into Swimming Pool in Kempton Park
Kempton Park, Gauteng – 4 February 2026
A motorist was arrested on charges related to driving under the influence and damage to property after a vehicle smashed through a residential boundary wall and ended up submerged in a swimming pool in Glen Marais, Kempton Park.
The incident occurred on the evening of 25 January 2026. Security personnel from Blue Hawk Tactical, while carrying out routine patrols in the area, came upon the scene where a blue sedan had crashed through the wall of a private property and come to rest partially submerged in the home’s swimming pool. The vehicle showed visible damage, with its lights still active, and oil slicks were evident spreading across the stagnant, green-tinged water in the pool.
Responders from multiple agencies quickly converged on the location. Emergency medical services from ER24 were already on site, alongside personnel from several private security companies, local Community Policing Forum (CPF) members, towing services, City of Ekurhuleni Fire Department, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), and SaferCity.
Once officers from EMPD arrived, they conducted an assessment and determined that the driver was under the influence of alcohol. The individual was placed under arrest at the scene for drunk driving and malicious damage to property.
No injuries were reported from the crash, which caused significant structural damage to the residential wall and affected the private swimming pool. The presence of multiple response units highlighted the rapid coordination often seen in community safety networks in the area.
Authorities have not released further details about the driver’s identity or the exact circumstances leading to the loss of control of the vehicle. The case remains under investigation by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department.
This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence, particularly in residential areas where such crashes can result in extensive property damage and potential risk to residents.
