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.
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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.
Emfuleni Municipality Acting Accountant Gunned Down in Broad-Daylight Attack at Vanderbijlpark Tyre Shop
Vanderbijlpark – A 39-year-old acting accountant employed by the Emfuleni Local Municipality was shot and killed on 30 March 2026 while waiting for a puncture to be repaired at a local tyre shop. The execution-style attack was captured on CCTV footage that later circulated widely on social media.
Martha Mani Rantsofu, who worked in the municipality’s revenue collection department, had recently been promoted to acting accountant after serving as a senior clerk. According to her brother, Tsotang Rantsofu, she was a dedicated public servant who often spent weekends at the office. Finance Member of the Mayoral Committee Hassan Mako described her as “a dedicated public servant” and called on law enforcement to act swiftly so that justice could be served.
The incident occurred in the evening. Tsotang Rantsofu received a call from his sister’s friend just after 7 pm instructing him to go to an address in Vanderbijlpark. On arrival he found the scene already cordoned off, with his sister’s body covered. “I saw a shoe and her leg … she was already covered,” he told Sowetan. “It was the shock of my life. I felt like my heart was outside my body and someone had stabbed it with a knife. I couldn’t believe it … seeing her face and lifeless body really killed me. My heart felt rage.”
CCTV footage of the attack shows an unknown man approaching Rantsofu, firing several shots, and then, as she fell, pumping additional bullets into her head at close range before fleeing the scene. No items were reported stolen and the motive for the killing remains unknown.
Rantsofu was due to graduate with an honours degree in public relations from the University of South Africa (Unisa) in June. Her brother said the family now faces the painful task of notifying the institution of her death and collecting her qualification posthumously. “Now we have to write to the institution to inform them she has passed, and we have to go and fetch her qualification without her,” he said.
The family remains in the dark about what led to the murder. Tsotang Rantsofu stated that “the relevant people should be arrested and tell us exactly what they were trying to hide” by killing her. He noted that her employment at the Emfuleni Local Municipality had raised a red flag for investigators. Rantsofu had also been an applicant in a legal battle involving a property developer, with the matter set down for trial on 9 April – before her death.
Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed the murder and said the docket has been handed over to the South African Police Service’s Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) for investigation. Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
The family has expressed shock that such violence could be directed at Rantsofu, describing it as a deliberate act intended to ensure she “did not see the sun the next morning”. No arrests have been reported at this stage.
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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.
Two Suspects Arrested in Alberton Following Street Robberies in General Alberts Park and Mayberry Park Areas
Alberton, Gauteng – South African Police Service officers from Alberton SAPS arrested two suspects on Saturday, 11 April 2026, in connection with two street robberies that occurred earlier that day in the General Alberts Park and Mayberry Park areas.
Private security teams from CPS Security and React 24 responded to the incidents by tracking the suspect vehicle. They located the two individuals at a premises in the vicinity. During the operation, officers recovered a blank gun and seized narcotics identified as Mandrax.
Alberton SAPS members took both suspects into custody. Stolen items, including cellphones taken during the robberies, were later recovered from a local pawn shop.
One victim has already opened a case at Alberton SAPS. Police are appealing to any other individuals who were robbed in the same areas on Saturday to come forward and report the incidents at the station.
The arrests were announced approximately 20 hours after the robberies took place. No further details on the identities or ages of the suspects have been released at this stage, and investigations remain ongoing.
