One suspect was fatally wounded while two others sustained gunshot wounds during a shootout with police

One suspect was fatally wounded while two others sustained gunshot wounds during a shootout with police following a business robbery in Tshabo 2, within the Ndevana policing area on Monday, 09 November 2026.

It is reported that police were alerted to a business robbery and responded to the scene. On their arrival on the scene they gave chase following the three alleged suspects towards Mdantsane.

During the chase, the suspects allegedly opened fire at the police members, who retaliated, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. All three suspects sustained gunshot wounds and no police members were injured. An ambulance was summoned to the scene, where one suspect was certified dead. The other two suspects are taken to hospital for medical attention under police guard. 

On investigation Police recovered a replica firearm belonging to the suspects, stolen properties and an undisclosed amount of cash. The case is transferred to Independent Police Investigative Directorate for further investigation.