Johannesburg, 14 April 2026 – The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed the death of one of its officers, 30-year-old Lindani Moses Maleka, who was shot and killed while off duty on the evening of 13 April 2026.
According to the department, the incident took place at Sizanani Street in Extension 6A, Orange Farm. Officer Maleka had just finished his shift and had driven to the area to visit a female companion. He was seated inside his vehicle when unidentified suspects approached.
Preliminary reports indicate that the suspects forcibly removed the female passenger from the vehicle before opening fire on Officer Maleka. He sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene by Emergency Medical Services personnel.
The officer’s service firearm was not taken during the attack. A case of murder has been opened at the Orange Farm South African Police Service (SAPS) station.
JMPD Chief of Police Commissioner Patrick Jaca expressed the department’s shock at the killing. “The department is devastated by this senseless act of violence. We lose not just a colleague, but a protector of this city. Our deepest condolences go out to the Maleka family and his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” he said.
The JMPD has described the shooting as a tragic loss for the department and the city it serves. Investigations are ongoing, with all relevant role players remaining on high alert.
Members of the public who may have information about the incident or the identities of the suspects are urged to come forward. Information can be provided to the investigating team or submitted anonymously through the SAPS Crime Stop line on 08600 10111.
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department issued the statement through its Communications Unit on Tuesday afternoon.
Suspect Blows Himself Up While Preparing Explosives for Kranskop CIT Heist
KwaZulu-Natal police are continuing their search for the remaining members of a large group of suspects following a cash-in-transit robbery in Kranskop on Monday, April 13.
One suspect was discovered dead on Tuesday, April 14, inside a vehicle that had been abandoned on a gravel road near the Tugela River, in the direction of Nkandla. According to preliminary information, the man had injured himself while preparing explosives during the robbery in the Kranskop central business district the previous day.
The cash-in-transit vehicle was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash. Three security guards on duty were also robbed of their firearms.
Four other vehicles were hijacked at the scene and used by the group as getaway vehicles. During the robbery, shots were fired in the direction of a police station. No police officers or members of the public were injured in the incident.
Authorities have confirmed that a manhunt is now underway for the additional suspects involved. Police believe the group numbered at least 12 people in total.
The robbery took place in the central business district of Kranskop during the day on Monday, April 13. The exact circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death have not yet been made public, but initial reports indicate he sustained injuries while handling explosives intended for use in the heist.
No further details have been released about the identities of the suspects or the precise route taken by the getaway vehicles after the robbery. Investigations are ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
This incident marks the latest in a series of cash-in-transit heists reported in the province, highlighting the continued threat posed by organised groups targeting security vehicles in the region.
Ormonde Shootout: Video Footage Emerges of Fatal Armed Robbery in Johannesburg
JOHANNESBURG – Dramatic video footage has surfaced showing the moments of a deadly shootout in Ormonde last week, during which two businessmen were killed in a brazen armed robbery.
The victims were part of a cash-in-transit convoy that came under attack by heavily armed suspects. Yusuf Modan demonstrated bravery by turning his vehicle around to assist his colleagues who were under fire. By that stage, Abdul Hamid Moosa had already been fatally wounded. Modan was later shot and killed as he confronted the attackers. A security guard was also seriously injured in the incident.
According to details of the attack, the suspects ambushed the convoy, triggering a high-speed chase and exchange of gunfire. One suspect was killed and another was injured during the confrontation, while the remaining robbers fled the scene with the stolen cash.
Investigations by the South African Police Service are continuing.
Two Suspects Killed in Sebokeng Shootout After High-Speed Chase and Gunfight with Police and Private Security
SEBOKENG, Vaal Rand – Two suspects were shot dead during a high-speed chase and gunfight involving police officers and private security personnel in Sebokeng on the Vaal Rand.
The confrontation began when the suspects were pursued at high speed through the area. The chase ended in an exchange of gunfire between the suspects and the combined forces of police and private security. Both suspects were fatally wounded in the shootout.
After the incident, authorities recovered firearms from the scene.
The two men are linked to a string of serious crimes in the region, specifically armed robberies, vehicle hijackings, and cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies.
No further details on the identities of the deceased or the exact time of the incident have been released at this stage. The operation forms part of ongoing law enforcement actions targeting violent crime syndicates operating in the Vaal Rand and surrounding areas.
This incident comes amid continued concerns over armed criminal activity in Gauteng’s Vaal region, where hijackings and CIT heists have been a persistent challenge for authorities and private security firms working in partnership.
- Robbery reported at tuckshop in Portlands, Mitchells Plain
- Two suspects arrested in connection with Kliprivier ATM bombing
- One suspect was killed and four others were arrested following a police shooting in Athlone, Cape Town, on Monday.
- Suspected Poachers Confronted by Member of the Public at Schoenmakerskop
- Three Suspects Shot Dead Following Armed Robbery at Jewellery Store in Highveld Mall, eMalahleni
TMPD K9 Unit Arrests Male Suspect for Drug Possession and Dealing in Villieria
Villieria, 13 April 2026 – The Tshwane Metro Police Department K9 Unit arrested a male suspect on Sunday, 12 April 2026, in Villieria on charges of possession of and dealing in drugs.
The arrest followed a coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted by the TMPD K9 Unit. Police acted on information received about suspicious drug-related activities in the Villieria area and surrounding suburbs. K9 members responded promptly, tracked the suspect, and carried out the interception.
The suspect is known within the local area as a well-established drug dealer who has been operating in Villieria and nearby suburbs. During the operation, officers found the man in possession of several prohibited substances, specifically Mandrax, heroin, and crystal meth.
Immediately after the arrest, the suspect was transported to the local police station where he has been detained. He now faces formal charges of possession of drugs and dealing in drugs. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is expected to appear in court within the next few days.
The details of the arrest and subsequent detention were confirmed by the TMPD Communication Unit. No further information regarding the quantity of drugs seized or additional suspects has been released at this stage.
