SOWETO – A Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer sustained a gunshot wound to the hand during a routine stop-and-search in Jabulani on Wednesday, leading to a high-speed chase and the arrest of one suspect.
The incident unfolded when the officer approached a vehicle as part of standard patrol activities. Occupants inside the car reportedly fired shots, hitting the officer before speeding away from the scene.
Police gave chase, tracking the suspects to White City, where the pursuit concluded at the corner of Banda Street and Elias Motsoaledi Road, near Rutegang Primary School. The fleeing vehicle veered off course, colliding with the school’s boundary fence.
At the crash location, authorities apprehended one individual. However, two additional suspects escaped on foot and are still evading capture. A coordinated search operation is underway to locate them.
The injured officer received prompt medical attention from emergency responders and is expected to recover fully, as the injuries are not considered serious.
Officials are urging residents to come forward with any details that could aid in the investigation, emphasizing the role of public involvement in addressing violent offenses.
Three Arrested in Attempted Bribery Incident in Nelson Mandela Bay
GQEBERHA – Authorities in Nelson Mandela Bay have detained three individuals on bribery charges following an encounter with police on the N2 highway.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, around 7:30 PM, when members of the District Crime Combatting Unit received a tip about a white Nissan Magnite heading from Port Alfred toward Gqeberha with mismatched registration plates. Officers quickly located and stopped the vehicle near the Coega Industrial Area.
During the stop, police discovered that the vehicle’s plates and license disc did not align with its details. As the investigation proceeded, the occupants allegedly offered officers R19,500 in cash to avoid further action. The officers reported the attempt to their commander and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, which oversaw the response.
The arrested suspects include a 33-year-old man and two women, aged 47 and 54. They were taken into custody on bribery charges, and the vehicle was seized for additional examination.
The reason behind the bribery attempt is still unclear. The trio is set to face charges in the Gqeberha Magistrate’s Court in the coming days.
This arrest underscores the South African Police Service’s ongoing efforts to uphold transparency, accountability, and legal standards in law enforcement.
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Alleged Mob Attack on TUT Lecturer Sparks Murder Investigation in Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa – A part-time lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) was killed in an apparent mob justice incident near the institution’s Soshanguve campus. The attack followed accusations from community members that the lecturer had raped two children.
According to reports, the incident unfolded when residents forcibly removed the lecturer from his home and assaulted him in the street. The Gauteng Police Service confirmed that a murder case has been opened in connection with the death. No arrests have been made as of now.
The police have not disclosed the identities or ages of the alleged child victims, and the rape accusations remain unconfirmed by authorities. In a statement, the Gauteng Police Service appealed to the public to refrain from vigilante actions and to allow the justice system to handle such matters.
This event came to light after a message was received detailing the allegations. The message described a video showing a person lying on the road, identified as the lecturer, who was purportedly caught by the community after the alleged assaults and theft of items including cell phones and laptops from the children. However, these specific claims of theft have not been verified by official sources.
The Tshwane University of Technology has not issued a public statement on the matter. The investigation into the murder is ongoing, with police emphasizing the need for due process to establish the facts surrounding both the allegations and the fatal attack.
