The Musina Bordeline members of SAPS and SANDF have recovered a stolen motor vehicle following a high-speed chase and shootout involving suspects who fled across the border in Musina, at around 09:00, on Friday, 17 April 2026.
The members received an alert from a tracking company regarding a stolen vehicle, reported under Krugersdorp policing area, in March 2026. The vehicle was reportedly travelling at high speed towards the river on the western side of the borderline policing area in Musina.
Police immediately responded and initiated a pursuit. The vehicle proceeded to the direction of members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), who had been alerted about the approaching vehicle.
Upon attempts to stop the vehicle, the occupants opened fire on both SAPS and SANDF members. A shootout ensued, during which the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, crossing the river into neighbouring Zimbabwe. While fleeing, the suspects continued firing shots at law enforcement officers.
Zimbabwean authorities were notified, and a search was conducted on their side of the border. However, the suspects were not located.
The stolen vehicle, grey Toyota Prado, was successfully recovered, seized. The estimated value of the vehicle is R700 000.
Police investigations are ongoing.