Friday, October 30th, 2026
Law enforcement agencies on high alert
Three held for taxi murder
CRIME SCENE: Cape Town: Law enforcement agencies have arrested three suspects shortly after a taxi driver was shot and killed in the ongoing taxi feud between the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (CODETA).
On Thursday night, 29 October 2026 a taxi driver, who was in a vehicle with a female companion, came under attack from gunmen who fled after shooting in Mfuleni. The taxi driver succumbed to his injuries, and the woman was injured and taken to a medical facility.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said four firearms were seized by Mfuleni SAPS Crime Prevention Unit members shortly after the incident.
According to SAPS detectives from the Provincial Taxi Violence Unit, acting on intelligence, also arrested a 54-year-old taxi driver at the Site C, Khayelitsha taxi rank with an unlicensed firearm and 15 rounds of ammunition.
“With the execution of the joint operational plan targeting taxi-related shooting incidents in Cape Town in full swing, the leadership of the integrated law enforcement agencies, comprising the SAPS in the Western Cape and the City of Cape Town’s law enforcement agencies, met on Friday morning for an assessment exercise at the Municipality’s Joint Public Safety Operations Centre in Parow.
“The assessment meeting afforded the joint security management core an opportunity to view live visuals from identified hotspots, transmitted through the City’s Joint Public Safety Operations Centre,” said SAPS.
Currently, the deployments are in force at various locations throughout the City of Cape Town.
“Multiple impoundments have been effected since yesterday as part of concerted efforts by the City’s Traffic Services to deal with the taxi violence threat and its enabling factors.
“Western Cape SAPS, together with the City of Cape Town’s Metro Police, Law Enforcement and Traffic Services, remain on high alert as they continue to execute targeted operations in the interest of safety for all.”
Robbers linked to 26 business robberies in Gauteng
Robbery suspects behind bars
CRIME SCENE: Gauteng: The Tshwane Murder and Robbery Unit have arrested several suspects linked to a series of business robberies, targeting chain stores in Tshwane and Johannesburg.
The suspects are allegedly linked to robberies at various retail outlets, including PEP Stores, PEP Cell, PEP Home and TOPS at SPAR, where cash, money vouchers and alcohol were reportedly stolen.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) said one of the suspects had previously been arrested but allegedly escaped from the Cullinan Magistrate’s Court, after which he was believed to have continued participating in the robberies.
“The investigation gained momentum in July 2026 when members of the Tshwane Murder and Robbery Unit identified a suspect believed to be linked to the robbery syndicate. The suspect was subsequently arrested in September 2026, together with a vehicle allegedly used in the commission of the crimes.
“Further investigations, supported by the analysis of CCTV footage, enabled investigators to identify additional suspects and establish their alleged involvement in the robberies.
“On Monday, 26 October 2026, members arrested a suspect at his mother’s residence in the Temba area. While conducting further interviews and following up on information, the team received intelligence on the whereabouts of another suspect believed to be involved in numerous business robberies across Tshwane and Johannesburg.
“After verifying the information, members planned and executed an operation in Pretoria Central on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, to trace and apprehend the outstanding suspect.
“During the operation, information emerged that the suspects were allegedly planning another robbery at a PEP store in Mabopane. Investigators established that two suspects had arranged to meet before proceeding to the targeted premises to commit the robbery.
“The operational team strategically positioned themselves and monitored the suspects’ movements. One of the suspects was subsequently spotted and arrested before the planned robbery could be carried out,” said SAPS.
Another suspect was arrested in KwaMhlanga, The suspects have been linked to a total of 26 business robbery cases, of which 13 are already on the court roll.
The District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major General Samuel Thine, congratulated the Tshwane Murder and Robbery Unit on their dedication, commitment and persistence in tracking down the suspects and ensuring that they are brought before the courts.