
Vosloorus Police recover four illegal firearms, three suspects nabbed
Vosloorus Station Commander Brigadier L.N. Thethe commended the police officers and security personnel involved in the successful operation.

Vosloorus Station Commander Brigadier L.N. Thethe commended the police officers and security personnel involved in the successful operation.

According to IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping, SAPS submitted a report in April 2026 confirming that disciplinary sanctions had been imposed on two members who held the rank of sergeant.

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has activated psychosocial support services to assist those affected by the tragedy.

One suspected hijacker was fatally wounded during the exchange of fire and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. Police recovered a firearm next to the deceased suspect.

Vosloorus SAPS credited Detective Sergeant Ntombi Shimange for leading the investigation, with assistance from Sergeant Katekane Sarila and Sergeant Noel Mavhundla.

The Germiston Community Care & Partnership Outreach is expected to strengthen long-term partnerships that support community development while encouraging continued cooperation between local businesses and residents.

As part of the initiative, Eqinisweni Secondary School received water storage tanks and power inverters aimed at improving access to reliable water and electricity.

Communities that could be affected include Germiston, Edenvale, Boksburg, Kempton Park, Thembisa, Katlehong, Thokoza, Vosloorus, Tsakani, Brakpan, Springs, Benoni, Daveyton, Etwatwa, Duduza, Nigel and parts of Kwa-Thema.

Those affected would have to restart the application process in line with the relevant legislation.

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