A foreign national from Nigeria was fatally shot on Sunday night during an anti-drug operation in the Windsor area of Johannesburg. The incident took place in the context of a drug raid, with ActionSA’s Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Xolani Khumalo present at the scene.
ActionSA confirmed the details of the shooting in an official statement. The party reported that the deceased was a Nigerian suspect allegedly involved in drug trafficking activities. The shooting occurred while the operation was underway and Khumalo was participating.
In response to the event, ActionSA defended its involvement in crime-fighting initiatives. The party highlighted the severe impact of drug syndicates on local communities, which have faced ongoing threats from violence, intimidation, and open defiance of the law.
ActionSA stated that it would back all lawful and firm actions aimed at breaking up these criminal networks. “For too long, drug syndicates have terrorised our communities through violence, intimidation, and total disregard for the law. ActionSA will continue to support every decisive and lawful measure to dismantle this scourge and confront the violent resistance of criminals who have grown comfortable believing they are untouchable. That era must end.”
The party linked the operation directly to its broader efforts to improve safety in Ekurhuleni. This forms part of the organisation’s 10-Point Action Plan to Fix Ekurhuleni, which gives priority to strengthening law enforcement and community protection.
Specific measures in the plan include overhauling the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) to improve its effectiveness, creating specialised units focused on breaking up drug syndicates and gangs in known crime hotspots, rolling out crime-mapping technology and advanced detection systems, and building stronger Community Policing Forums to encourage local involvement in safety initiatives.
Police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting, and inquiries are continuing. No further details on the exact sequence of events have been released at this stage.
The fatal shooting has drawn attention to the intense challenges posed by drug-related crime in parts of Johannesburg and the determination of political figures and parties to tackle these issues through direct action. Authorities continue to examine all available evidence as the case proceeds.
Two Truck Drivers Arrested in Mpumalanga Coal Heist Near Kriel
Kriel, Mpumalanga – Two truck drivers have been arrested following a coordinated theft of coal from a mining operation in the Nkangala District.
The incident took place on Thursday, 5 February 2026, at approximately 23:00. Seven armed suspects approached mine employees from different directions and overpowered them. The employees were restrained using cable ties and locked inside a guardroom, where they were ordered to lie on the floor.
During the time the employees were held, 14 trucks entered the mine premises. The trucks were loaded with coal before departing. An employee in a different section of the mine noticed the suspicious activity and alerted the mine owner, who then contacted a private security company.
Security personnel arrived at the scene and managed to intercept four of the trucks. Two truck drivers were arrested on site and handed over to the South African Police Service in Kriel. The remaining 10 trucks left the area with the stolen coal, which has been valued at approximately R480,000.
The arrested drivers are facing charges of business robbery and theft. They are scheduled to appear in the Kriel Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 9 February 2026.
In a follow-up action, investigators from the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Unit used digital leads from a suspect’s cellphone to detain two additional truck owners. These individuals are currently being held for further questioning.
The four intercepted trucks remain parked at the mine, as there are no suitable storage facilities available at this time. Police have confirmed that investigations are continuing and that further arrests have not been ruled out.
No names of the suspects or the specific mine involved have been released by authorities. The South African Police Service is leading the case with support from the organised crime unit.
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Three Suspects Arrested for Possession of Unlicensed Firearms and Ammunition in Bekkersdal
Bekkersdal, Gauteng – 8 February 2026
Gauteng South African Police Service officers from the Provincial Illegal Mining Stabilisation Team arrested three suspects in Bekkersdal, West Rand District, in the early hours of Sunday, 8 February 2026.
The team intercepted a maroon Toyota Corolla sedan around midnight while patrolling the Sporong informal settlement and surrounding Bekkersdal areas. The vehicle had three occupants.
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A search of the car revealed three AK-47 rifles wrapped in blankets in the boot. Officers also found ammunition on one of the suspects.
The three suspects were arrested on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
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Police have stated that the suspects will appear in court soon. Investigations into the matter are continuing.
This incident occurred during routine patrols conducted by the specialised unit in the West Rand area. No further details on the identities or ages of the suspects have been released at this stage.
The recovery of the three rifles and ammunition was confirmed in official police reporting from the scene.
