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Police have arrested four suspects following a shootout near Vosman in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga
A suspect has been fatally wounded and 4 others arrested after they opened fire at the police in Hlalanikhahle near Vosman in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga.
The suspects were sought for several car hijackings.
Provincial Police Spokesperson Jabu Ndubane says police were informed about the suspects’ hideout. She says police pounced on them and they fled while shooting at the police.
Ndubane says officers fired back and fatally wounded one of the suspects.
#sapsMP Four suspects were arrested and one fatally wounded yesterday, 01/11 in Hlalanikahle Phase 4, Vosman. The suspects were wanted in connection with several carjacking cases reported in Vosman and Witbank. A firearm with its serial number filed off was found in possession of… pic.twitter.com/eI14TDuVJS
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) November 2, 2025
Police say a member of the Community Policing Forum was wounded during the shootout. Four of the suspects were arrested and a number of others are still at large.
Community members pelted the police vehicle with stones, making it difficult to apprehend all the suspects.
Ndubane says the arrested suspects are facing charges of attempted murder and malicious damage to property.
