CRIME SCENE: Gqeberha, Eastern Cape: Five cash-in-transit robbers (CIT) were killed in a shootout with police on Monday morning, 9 November 2026.

Eastern Cape police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Vuyisile Ncata has confirmed the five deaths.

The suspects allegedly targeted a cash-in-transit security vehicle near Nates Scrap Metal in the Sidwell area, close to the N2 highway. According to reports, approximately 20 heavily armed suspects with high-calibre rifles targeted the van. 

Police chased down the suspects, who opened fire and the shootout ensued. No police or security personnel were injured.

The other suspects managed to flee with an undisclosed amount of cash.