Cops have shot and wounded a hijacking suspect after he allegedly pulled a gun on them in Manenberg.

According to a statement by the Western Cape police, Maitland Flying Squad cops received information on Monday, 2 February 2026 just before 2am about a VW Polo Vivo that was hijacked earlier in Athlone.

The vehicle was spotted in Jade Crescent, Manenberg and when the cops arrived at the scene the suspects ran away. One of the suspects allegedly pulled out a firearm and pointed it at the police, who responded by shooting him in his right leg. The suspect dropped the firearm and attempted to evade arrest, but he was caught in the next road. The police searched him and found two cell phones, bank cards and an amplifier in his possession. 

Two suspects, aged 24 and 36, were arrested for possession of a hijacked vehicle, attempted murder, possession of a replica firearm and possession of stolen property. – Own Correspondent