
Five Arrested Over 2022 Murder of Emmanuel Mbense
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.

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.


He added that government leaders should never have to comfort families who have lost loved ones during service delivery protests.

Police confirmed that while arrests have been made for public violence, no suspects have yet been arrested in connection with the alleged arson attack on the Executive Mayor's former house.

Traffic law enforcement officers also issued fines totalling R100 000 for various traffic offences committed during the operation.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect was attending an event at a club in Soweto when she allegedly became involved in an argument with her girlfriend.

The wardens, popularly known in communities as Ama-Panyaza, will be reorganised into a single Gauteng Traffic Wardens Corps operating through three integrated streams.