22-06-2025
Manhunt underway for suspects who fatally shot a man
The police have launched a manhunt for suspects who fatally wounded a man and injured another one at Riba-Cross, Madiseng, on Friday, 20 June 2025.
The two wounded suspects were able to make their way to the hospital, but one sustained his injuries and died.
The police were immediately summoned to the hospital for investigations.
Initial investigations revealed that the victim was driving with another male in a taxi association vehicle when they were attacked and shot by unknown people.
The motive behind the shooting is unknown at the moment and investigations are taking place.
The police urge anyone who has information or hears about the suspects to contact investigating officer Lieutenant Colonel Lesetja Mogotlane on 082 451 7232, the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or the MySAPS App.
The Ehlanzeni District's Acornhoek Cluster Crime Prevention Team arrested a 41-year-old suspect for being in possession of suspected stolen property in connection with a truck hijacking incident that occurred in Bushbuckridge on 20 June 2025.
According to reports, the driver of the truck was on his way to deliver tyres to Bushbuckridge Tyre Mart when the suspect approached and pointed a gun at him.
The suspect forcefully entered the truck and forced the driver to drive towards a scrap yard along the R40, where he was then directed to a different location where the suspect offloaded 36 tyres from the truck.
After the incident, the driver was told to leave and he subsequently drove to the nearest police station to open a case.
The following day, the police received a tip-off from Netstar Tracking Company regarding the possible location of the tyres.
'The team operationalised the information, which led them to a residence in Maribishing, outside Bushbuckridge. Upon arrival, officers noticed a pile of tyres stacked near the garage.'
'A man at the scene, who claimed ownership of the tyres, stated that they had been delivered to him by unidentified individuals,' the police statement read.
Investigations led to the arrest of for possession of suspected stolen property and has also been linked to the truck hijacking case.
A total of 26 tyres, valued at R67,140.00, were recovered.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Bushbuckridge Magistrate's Court on Monday, 23 June 2025.
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