Earlier this morning, 7 November 2026, the Gauteng SAPS Tactical Response Team (TRT) received information from the Free State TRT about suspects allegedly involved in a cash-in-transit robbery in Virginia, Free State, on 6 November 2026. The suspects were reportedly travelling in the direction of Soweto.
Gauteng TRT members provided backup and subsequently spotted a vehicle matching the description of the suspects’ vehicle. When members attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspects shot at the police, and a shootout ensued. Two suspects were fatally wounded during the shootout, while the other two managed to flee the scene. No police members were injured during the incident.
A 9mm pistol and an AK 47 rifle with no serial numbers were recovered. IPID was also summoned to the scene. Police investigation continues.
