OAKFORD, KZN – A female detective from the South African Police Service (SAPS) was fatally shot at a family home in Oakford, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday afternoon, prompting a swift response from local security teams.
The incident unfolded when Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received reports from concerned residents about an attack on a SAPS official. Officers were dispatched immediately and reached the scene around 13:51. Upon arrival, they encountered an elderly woman sitting outside the kitchen entrance of the residence. A neighbor guided the responders into the house, where they discovered the detective lying face down between the kitchen and living room areas.
The victim had suffered multiple gunshot injuries and was surrounded by a significant amount of blood. Investigators at the scene collected several spent 9mm cartridge casings, indicating the use of a firearm in the attack.
Eyewitness accounts provided details of the events leading up to the shooting. The detective had driven to her mother’s home in a white BMW 320D just prior to the incident. She left the vehicle’s door partially open as she carried food items inside. According to reports, two unknown men followed her into the residence shortly after. Gunfire erupted inside the home, with multiple rounds discharged. The assailants then left the premises and escaped in a white SUV.
The detective’s elderly mother was present in the house during the shooting. She informed the responding officers that her daughter served as a detective at the Point SAPS station in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. However, when RUSA personnel contacted the Point SAPS to verify this information, they were unable to obtain confirmation at the time. The mother, who has been dealing with a recent medical issue, was limited in her ability to share additional details with the officers.
Further examination of the scene revealed court-related documents inside the detective’s car. A domestic worker employed at the residence was in the bathroom when the shots were fired. Upon hearing the noise, she emerged to find her employer collapsed on the floor.
Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, with efforts focused on identifying the suspects and piecing together the circumstances of this violent event in the quiet Oakford community.
Suspected Drug Lab Operator Producing Drugs in Home with Wife and Children Appears in Court Following Major Bust in Durban Suburbs
Durban, South Africa – A 33-year-old man, Gerald Perumal, has appeared in court for the first time facing charges linked to drug activities after his arrest in a coordinated operation.
The arrest occurred yesterday during a joint law enforcement effort targeting locations in Umhlatuzana and Chatsworth. Authorities allege that Perumal was operating a drug manufacturing facility from his residence, which he shares with his wife and two young children.
During the raid, officials confiscated a variety of items from the property. These included drugs such as Mandrax, cocaine, and crack cocaine, along with chemicals used in production. Packaging materials and equipment for manufacturing were also seized. In addition, cash, multiple cellphones, firearms, and ammunition were recovered. The total estimated value of the seized goods is approximately one million rand.
Investigators further discovered stolen municipal lighting fixtures on the premises, adding to the list of items taken into evidence.
Perumal is currently being held in custody. He is scheduled to return to court next week to apply formally for bail.
Tragic Shooting Targets School Transport in Atlantis, Claiming Two Lives
ATLANTIS, South Africa – A violent shooting incident unfolded on Thursday, February 25, 2026, when assailants fired upon a minibus taxi transporting students along Palmer Street, close to Atlantis Secondary School. The attack resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left another in critical condition.
Eyewitness accounts and official reports indicate that the minibus was carrying school learners at the time of the assault. Two Grade 8 students and the vehicle’s driver were hit by gunfire. One of the students and the driver succumbed to their injuries at the location of the incident. The surviving student sustained severe wounds and was immediately transported to a nearby medical facility for urgent care.
Law enforcement officials have described the shooting as unprovoked, with no immediate indications of the perpetrators’ intentions. As of now, no suspects have been apprehended, and the underlying reasons for the attack are still being examined by investigators. Authorities have not released any connections to specific motives or groups in public statements.
In response to the event, representatives from the City of Cape Town issued a strong denouncement of the violence. They characterized the act of firing on a taxi filled with schoolchildren as equivalent to declaring war on the local population, emphasizing the profound impact on community safety.
The town of Atlantis, situated north of Cape Town, has faced persistent challenges related to violent offenses in recent times. Gang-associated shootings have been a recurring issue, contributing to an environment where both inhabitants and security forces find it difficult to manage escalating disputes involving taxi operations and gang activities. Historical records show multiple instances of deadly gunfire exchanges, including those that have affected younger individuals in the area.
This latest episode has heightened concerns among residents about the safety of daily routines, particularly for students relying on public transport. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing probe, as efforts continue to address the broader patterns of conflict in the region.
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Officer Wounded in Soweto Shootout; One Suspect Arrested, Two on the Run
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.
