These remarks were made by NATJOINTS Chairperson, Lieutenant-General Tebello Mosikili, on Tuesday.

This as she led the structure’s briefing on its state of readiness ahead of Tuesday’s protest against undocumented migrants.

Mosikili issued a stern warning to those who intend to break the law during the protests.

She said that should criminality present itself in any form or shape, law enforcement will respond swiftly, proportionally and decisively within the confines and the framework of the law.

“Our message is simple: Do not test the resolve of the state. To those who intend to demonstrate peacefully, we assure you that your constitutional right will be protected,” she said.

Mosikili added that National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures, together with Provincial Joint Operational and Intelligence Structures, will be functioning on a 24-hour basis.

According to Mosikili, weeks of meticulous planning, intelligence gathering, operational coordination, deployment, and operational operations have been undertaken by the justice and crime prevention and security cluster to ensure that officials are on high alert ahead of the protest.

She said contingency plans have been tested and simulated.

“The state is ready. Law enforcement is ready. South Africa is ready.”

The incident occurred outside his business premises in Witbank, Emalahleni, in Mpumalanga Province on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

According to reports, the assailants opened fire on the businessman multiple times before fleeing the scene.

The k!lling comes amid heightened tensions over anti-immigrant sentiments in parts of South Africa, where some groups have recently called for undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country.

The South African Police Service has not released an official statement confirming the identity of the victim or the motive behind the attack.

Investigations are reportedly underway to identify the assailants and motive.

The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of foreign nationals living and doing business in South Africa, with members of the Nigerian diaspora calling for a thorough investigation and justice for the victim.

The post was made on June 25, 2026, with very few details or follow-up updates available yet due to its recency.

Buccleuch interchange on the N3 is a high-traffic area in Gauteng frequently associated with armed robberies, hijackings, and police encounters amid South Africa’s ongoing violent crime challenges.

Mi7 was first made aware of the gang the day before, on Sunday, when Strategic Threat Response Unit members received information from a Northdale resident who had fallen victim earlier in the week. According to the resident, who had already opened a case with the police, the gang struck during the day, derailing the perimeter gate and using a crowbar to get through the front door. The resident’s teenage daughter was inside, and locked herself in a room while calling for help. The gang allegedly ransacked the home before fleeing, and luckily, no harm came to the teenager.

Mi7 STRU teams gathered CCTV footage of the incident and was able to identify the getaway vehicle – a blue BMW.

Then, on Monday, while conducting regular patrols in the same area, Mi7 Reaction Officers spotted the vehicle. When they saw Mi7 vehicles approaching, the suspects sped off, driving recklessly on oncoming traffic and speeding through red traffic lights and intersections.

Several other Mi7 teams were immediately mobilised, some joining the pursuit while others stood off at strategic locations to intercept. During the pursuit, the suspects were discarding items, like a crowbar, from the vehicle. The chase continued from Northdale onto the N3 towards Durban. The vehicle was successfully intercepted by Mi7 teams in the Hayfields area.

Three foreign nationals were detained on scene. Inside the vehicle was housebreaking implements, pepper spray, and what appeared to be a device used for remote signal jamming.

The matter was handed over to the police for further investigation. It is believed the gang may be linked to other cases in the Northern suburbs.

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It is believed that the pursuit originated in the Durban North area after members attempted to stop the suspect. The suspect allegedly failed to comply and fled at high speed, prompting a coordinated response from multiple security stakeholders and durban north SAPS

As the chase progressed towards the N2 northbound between Umhlanga and Sibaya, additional support was mobilized. The pursuit came to an end when the suspect lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a roadside barrier. The suspect was subsequently apprehended at the scene.

The circumstances leading up to the incident cannot be confirmed at this stage as investigations remain ongoing.

All relevant emergency and security services were in attendance.

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Law enforcement and security teams acted swiftly after identifying a suspicious vehicle travelling in the area. When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver sped off, leading to a pursuit that ended at Winnie Mandela Shopping Centre. The suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, but one suspect was successfully apprehended following a search of the area.

During the search of the vehicle, authorities recovered:

•  2 Signal Jamming Devices
•  2 False Registration Plates
•  6 Pairs of Gloves
•  Various Car-Breaking Implements
•  Toyota Prado Licence Disc Linked to Another Case

Further investigation confirmed that the vehicle was stolen and linked to an active case. The recovered licence disc also tested positive in connection with a separate investigation.

Signal jammers are commonly used by vehicle theft syndicates to block tracking devices and remote locking systems, making this recovery a significant blow against organised vehicle crime.

We commend all members involved in the operation, including SAPS, JMPD, Highway Patrol, private security partners, and community safety stakeholders for their commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Criminals may run, but they cannot hide forever. Every arrest and recovery brings us one step closer to safer streets.

Motorists are encouraged to remain vigilant, ensure their tracking devices are active, and report any suspicious activity immediately.

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A joint operation involving Brinant Security Group, law enforcement agencies, and private security partners led to the successful rescue of kidnapping victims and the arrest of multiple suspects.

The operation began in the Welbekend area, outside Pretoria, where intelligence led teams to a vehicle linked to a kidnapping.

Two suspects attempted to flee on foot but were quickly arrested.

A BMW carrying another suspect sped off towards the Lakes area, triggering a high-speed pursuit.

During the chase, the suspect allegedly fired several shots at pursuing security teams.

Brinant Security’s X-Ray 7 unit, supported by security and law enforcement partners, carried out a tactical takedown, leading to the arrest of the remaining suspect and the safe rescue of the victims.

Several response vehicles were damaged by gunfire, but no civilians or security personnel were injured.

A 47-year-old off-duty SAPS sergeant attached to Nyanga was shot and killed in Town Two, Khayelitsha, Cape Town, this afternoon while visiting a relative.

According to police, two armed suspects entered the residence at about 14:55, opened fire on the officer, and fled the scene in a vehicle.

A murder case has been opened at Lingelethu West SAPS, with the motive for the killing still under investigation.

Detectives from the Hawks’ Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation have taken over the probe.

Western Cape SAPS management has conveyed its condolences to the slain officer’s family, friends, and colleagues.

A 45-year-old man has been arrested after police recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux Legend Edition double cab valued at R700,000 during an intelligence-driven anti-smuggling operation on the N1 outside Polokwane.

The vehicle, reported stolen in Tshwane, was allegedly being transported from Gauteng to Limpopo for smuggling through the Beitbridge border. Police and private security partners intercepted the bakkie near the Shell Ultra City on the N1 South and arrested the driver on the spot.

The suspect is expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on 22 June 2026 on a charge of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle.

Police have praised the successful operation and say investigations into possible cross-border vehicle smuggling syndicates are continuing.

Eyewitness videos from inside Checkers and the parking garage show panicked shoppers, people taking cover near exits, and rapid movement consistent with an active incident involving a possible vehicle hijacking.

South African authorities are on scene with police response and helicopters searching the area, amid frequent reports of armed hijackings in Gauteng’s commercial zones.