CRIME SCENE: Katlehong, Gauteng: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have launched a manhunt for three suspects following the hijacking, kidnapping and murder of a man.

According to SAPS the incident occurred at about 20:00  on Tuesday evening, 15 September 2026 when the victim fetched his wife from church. 

“As she approached their vehicle, three unknown men, one reportedly armed with a firearm, suddenly approached them, pushed her aside and forced her husband into the back seat of his Ford Raptor bakkie. 

“The suspects drove off with the victim. The hijacked bakkie was later recovered, abandoned in Walkerville.

“The victim was found dead next to a road in Tokoza early on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. A postmortem will be conducted to establish the cause of death,” said SAPS.

Anyone with information that can assist with the investigations is requested to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111.