South Africa Today is a news source, providing breaking news on national, world, Africa, sport, travel and more.
Three suspects who had hijacked a vehicle loaded with home appliances on Tuesday, 19 November 2024 were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Mariannhill on Wednesday night, 20 November 2024.
On Tuesday afternoon, a motorist was hijacked of his Hyundai H1 delivery vehicle loaded with home appliances worth an undisclosed amount of money on Intake Road in Mariannhill. Police’s intelligence traced the hijacked vehicle to Klaarwater hostel in Mariannhill and information indicated that the suspects were loading the hijacked goods into a bakkie.
When police approached the area they spotted the identified bakkie and signalled for the driver to stop, however the driver chose to ignore police’s instructions and sped off and police gave chase. During the high speed vehicle chase, the suspects started firing shots at the police and a shootout ensued. The suspect’s vehicle came to a standstill at the corner of Henry Penington and Ndwandwe streets in Klaarwater, Mariannhill.
Apart from a police vehicle which had bullet holes on the bonnet, no police officer was injured during the shootout.The views of authors published on South Africa Today are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of South Africa Today. By viewing, visiting, using, or interacting with SouthAfricaToday.net, you are agreeing to all the provisions of the
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Domain name abuse – What you need to knowSouth Africa’s top domain registrars about the ongoing domain name abuse problems in South Africa.
Read more »
South Africa's G20 Presidency in 2025 - a Pivotal Moment for the Country and AfricaThe theme 'Fostering solidarity, equality, and sustainable development' aims at addressing critical global challenges, with a strong focus on Africa's development
Read more »
South Africa is the tech gateway into AfricaSolly Malatsi sought to inspire delegates at the opening of Africa Tech Festival 2024.
Read more »
Why South Africa is the Best Place for Investment in AfricaSouth Africa is one of the world’s top investment destinations today, offering a promising emerging market in a strategic location.
Read more »
South Africa vs South Sudan: Preview, h2h, Lineups, Time, Where to WatchThe Bafana Bafana of South Africa will host South Sudan in their last 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Cape Town on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
Read more »
The South African data centre company paving the way for an AI-enabled AfricaDigital Parks Africa (DPA) is becoming South Africa’s data centre of choice.
Read more »