Khayelitsha hijacking
Suspect shot after pointing fake gun at cops
Alleged hijackers caught after car chase
CRIME SCENE: Khayelitsha, Cape Town: In a scene straight out of a movie, a high-speed car chase has led to the recovery of a hijacked vehicle and arrest of two suspects.
A man and woman were arrested this week by members of the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Anti-Hijacking Unit following the car chase that also led to the discovery of two cellular telephones and an imitation firearm.
SAPS said the Unit spotted a charcoal Hyundai with a flagged registration in Lawulo Road, Khayelitsha, and gave chase.
“The suspect sped away until the members ultimately caught him at Nothobile Street, Khayelitsha. A 24-year-old male suspect got out of the car and pointed an imitation firearm at the police.
“They retaliated, resulting in him sustaining bullet wounds to his upper body. He was admitted to the nearest hospital for medical care and is under police guard. A female passenger, aged 23, was apprehended,” said SAPS.
Both face charges of possession of a hijacked vehicle, possession of stolen property, pointing of a firearm and reckless and negligent driving.
15-year-old boy among suspects in hijacked vehicle
Metro cops quickly catch hijackers
CAPE TOWN: Quick action by the Metro Police Anti-Hijacking Unit have led to the arrests of four hijacking suspects and recovery of a hijacked vehicle.
On Sunday, 27 September 2026, at approximately 15:36 the Unit received a notification of a silver Toyota Corolla that had been hijacked in TT section, Site B, Khayelitsha.
Officers located the vehicle at the intersection of Govan Mbeki Road and Oscar Mpetha Drive. As they approached, two suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
Officers chased after them and four suspects were arrested, two still inside the vehicle, including a 15-year-old, and were taken to Harare police station.
“It is encouraging to see how effectively the anti-hijacking staff are responding to these incidents. It shows that, when these matters are reported to the City, we can take action.
“However, we cannot continuously respond to hijackings and recovering vehicles. The syndicates behind these hijackings must be shut down, similar to the extortion syndicates plaguing these communities,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith.
Metro Police officers, meanwhile, arrested 211 suspects including 104 for drunk driving, and issued 3 819 fines over the past week.
In addition, they confiscated a number of drugs and recovered several hijacked vehicles.
Their Law Enforcement colleagues made 214 arrests and issued 11 521 notices during weekly patrols.
On the roads, Traffic Officers arrested 51 suspects – 36 for drunk driving, 11 for reckless and negligent driving and four on other charges. They executed 1 749 warrants, impounded 108 public transport vehicles and issued 42 118 fines.
“City residents can report lawlessness to our call centre by phoning 021 480 7700 or using the City App to log an incident directly with Safety and Security,” said Smith.
Suspects escape into darkness
Cops foil hijacking
CRIME SCENE: Khayelitsha, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) foiled a hijack attempt and managed to recover the firearms used in the crime.
According to SAPS hijackings have recently surged in Spine Road, next to Qandu Qandu, Site B in Khayelitsha.
“In response to this the Makhaza Anti-Hijacking Team conducted continuous operations over several days in an attempt to apprehend the suspects.
“On Monday morning, 20 July 2026, at 06:30, members noticed three suspicious males approaching a white Ford Ranger that was busy picking up staff. Two of the suspects took out firearms and attempted to hijack the vehicle.
“The members quickly jumped into action and identified themselves as police officers, but the suspects turned their firearms on the members,” said SAPS.
The police fired at the suspects, but they escaped and disappeared into an informal settlement. The suspects discarded their firearms in the process.
According to SAPS no civilians were injured and no property damaged. The search for the suspects is still ongoing.
Saldanha Bay: An elderly man was arrested on Monday morning, 20 July 2026, by the Public Order Policing unit operating in the West Coast District.
According to SAPS they received information regarding a firearm that had been moved to an address in Baai Avenue, Diazville. A search was conducted at the premises, and an unlicensed firearm with six .38 rounds was found inside the residence.
The 65-year-old owner of the house was subsequently.