Police killings rise as minister vows justice for fallen officers

Police killings rise as minister vows justice for fallen officers

Cachalia vows swift justice after two officers killed in Gauteng

Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia is in Roodepoort following the killing of two officers while on duty. The slain police officers were transporting an awaiting trial prisoner, Jabulani Moyo, when they were ambushed and killed on Friday, 8 August. The suspect is currently on the run. Cachalia, along with other senior police officials, visited the families of the victims on Sunday, 10 August. CACHALIA SAYS POLICE WILL NOT REST UNTIL MOYO IS FO…

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The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety says it views the recent killing of two police officers in Roodepoort, not only as an attack on the country’s law enforcement officers, but also a direct assault on the rule of law. The committee’s chairperson, Dr Bandile Masuku has expressed outrage following the brutal incident. The two detectives were reportedly shot and killed by suspect Jabulani Moyo, an awaiting trial prison…

South African Police Launch Manhunt for Zimbabwean Man Following Killing of SAPS Officers

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched an intensive manhunt for Jabulani Thabang Moyo, a Zimbabwean national wanted in connection with the brutal killing of two detectives from the Florida Police Station in Roodepoort. The incident, which has shocked law enforcement and communities alike, occurred during a prisoner transport on August 8, leading to a high-priority police operation aimed at apprehending the fugitive. According to SA…

Acting Police Minister extends condolences to fallen officers' families

Acting Minister of Police, Professor Firoz Cachalia, has extended his