Two Gauteng South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit members and two civilian women were killed, sparking a large-scale investigation.
The recovery of two SAPS R5 rifles in Germiston has led to a breakthrough in the case, with a person of interest taken in for questioning.
The rifles were found at the KwaDukathole Informal Settlement in Germiston on Sunday, 9 August 2026, following a weekend-long tracing operation by a multi-disciplinary team.
The team, comprising the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), Gauteng Crime Intelligence Tactical and Special Operations, the Provincial Tracking Team, Tactical Response Team and Anti-Gang Unit, engaged in a tracing operation of suspects allegedly involved in the murder.
Acting National Head Lieutenant General Sphesihle Nkosi conveyed his condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the slain officers, saying the arrest and recovery of the firearms demonstrated SAPS's determination to pursue those who target police officers and communities.
According to police, the person taken in for questioning is a known gangster, who was out on bail and had several outstanding cases before the courts, including two counts of murder, two of attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm.
The investigation into the killings remains ongoing, with police continuing to pursue all those allegedly involved.
SAPS and the DPCI remain committed to dismantling criminal networks, removing illegal firearms from communities and ensuring that those who attack police officers are brought to justice.
The police have stated that they are not ruling out the possibility of more arrests, as the investigation is continuing.
The recovery of the firearms and the questioning of the person of interest mark a significant development in the case, which has sparked widespread concern and outrage.
The SAPS's determination to bring those responsible to justice is a crucial step in addressing the violence and ensuring the safety of communities in Gauteng.
