On Sunday, 16 July 2023, one of Western Cape’s most notorious hitmen met his demise during a dramatic shootout with police in Lwandle. The 29yearold suspect, who remains unidentified, was believed to have been involved in a string of crimes, resulting in the death of at least 12 victims from February 2022 to March 2023.
Sergeants Wayne Snyders and Andrea Sinclair, two offduty Western Cape police band members, displayed remarkable duty and commitment by apprehending a suspected hijacker. The incident occurred after they performed at the Quarterly Provincial Sports Day in Pinelands. ## A HighSpeed Chase
Over the recent long weekend, Gauteng police conducted operations and routine stop and search checks that led to the apprehension of more than 1,700 suspects and the seizure of 65 unlicensed firearms. These arrests were made in different parts of the province, with the perpetrators charged with serious and violent crimes.