Two Policemen From Anti-Gang Unit Ambushed, Shot Dead In Reiger Park 

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Johannesburg – Two policemen from the Anti-Gang Unit who were part of a crime prevention team conducting patrols in Reiger Park have been shot dead.

The police officers were responding to gunshots in the area when they were gunned down at about 19:30 earlier this evening, Friday, 7 August 2026.

They were ambushed as they drove towards the source of the shots, where they were allegedly ambushed.

Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Gauteng Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni has mobilised resources, including Crime Intelligence, Tracking Team, Crime Scene Management as well as the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation.

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has appealed to the community of Reiger Park and surrounding areas to stand with the police by assisting investigators in bringing to justice those responsible for the brutal murder of two Anti-Gang Unit members.

While maximum resources, including specialised investigative units, have been mobilised to hunt down the killers, Lieutenant General Dimpane believes that members of the community hold the key to solving this case.

“We know that someone saw what happened. Someone knows who pulled the trigger, who planned this attack or where the suspects are hiding,” said Lieutenant General Dimpane.

“We are pleading with the community not to protect ruthless criminals who have no regard for human life.

“Your silence only emboldens those who continue to terrorise your community.”

The Acting National Commissioner urged residents to work hand in hand with the police by sharing any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem.

“Our members are not just police officers,” said Lieutenant General Dimpane.

“They are fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, sons and daughters who leave their homes every day knowing they may not return, all in the service of protecting South Africans.

“Today, two families are mourning because these brave officers answered a call for help.”

“We are asking the people of Reiger Park to stand with us. Stand with the families of these fallen heroes.

“Stand for justice. Stand against criminals who continue to rob communities of peace and safety.

“If you know something, say something. Help us ensure that those responsible are arrested and face the full might of the law.”

Lieutenant General Dimpane reiterated that the SAPS will leave no stone unturned in tracking down the perpetrators and ensuring they are brought before the courts to answer for their crimes.

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