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Three arrested after armed robbery of scrap metal dealer

Summary by The South African
Police have arrested three men following the armed robbery of a businessman who buys scrap metal from community members in Lebowakgomo. The incident took place in Zone Q on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at about 11:30. Victim fights back during robbery During the robbery, one of the suspects fired a shot at the businessman, but the bullet missed him. The victim managed to disarm one of the suspects and struck him on the head, causing minor injuries.…

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Three arrested after armed robbery of scrap metal dealer

Police have arrested three men following the armed robbery of a businessman who buys scrap metal from community members in Lebowakgomo. The incident took place in Zone Q on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, at about 11:30. Victim fights back during robbery During the robbery, one of the suspects fired a shot at the businessman, but the bullet missed him. The victim managed to disarm one of the suspects and struck him on the head, causing minor injuries.…

·Johannesburg, South Africa
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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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