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Berger says although police killings are longer as rife as in the 1990’s, officers do need to be careful.
Police have launched a manhunt for suspects following the murder of a police officer in Ermelo, Mpumalanga.
Lieutenant-Colonel Piet Pretorius was gunned down while driving a state vehicle yesterday afternoon.
Provincial police spokesperson Jabu Ndubane says the vehicle is riddled with bullet holes.
He says the attackers fled the crime scene in a white car.
Ndubane has called on anyone with information to call 0860010111 or contact the nearest police station.
This follows a series of Police killings across the country between December 2024 and January 2025.
Two police officers have been gunned down while responding to a robbery at a house in Namahadi, Qwa Qwa in the Free State. The incident happened 10 days ago.
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One New Year’s eve Constable Callan Andrews was disarmed while responding to a call in Gqeberha. Two teenagers were arrested in connection with the crime.
Video: Popcru reacts to police killings in Gqeberha, Qwaqwa
