GQEBERHA – The swift action by SAPS Motherwell TRT Unit in disrupting a suspected robbery plan led to four fatalities in a subsequent exchange of gunfire with police. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening at about 20h00, 06 October 2026 in the Kwadwesi or Kwazakele policing precincts.
Police members who were patrolling in Mtshekisani Street noticed a suspicious vehicle. As they approached, the occupants allegedly opened fire and police struck back. During the shootout, four men were shot and declared deceased on the scene and no police members were injured. On investigation Police recovered two unlicensed 9mm Norinco firearms, both with filed-off serial numbers, and a toy gun. The vehicle used was seized by police for further investigation.
Cases of inquest and attempted murders, attack on police are being investigated by Kwadwesi SAPS. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) was notified and will investigate the four counts of Inquest.
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