DURBAN – Yesterday at 19:00, police officers from KwaMashu SAPS were conducting crime prevention duties along Malandela road when they responded to a report of a hijacked silver vehicle. Police spotted the vehicle traveling at high speed and pulled over the vehicle at a taxi rank.

Three men exited the vehicle and fled on foot, however police apprehend one suspect who was carrying a bag. Upon searching the bag, police found a .38 revolver as well as 31 rounds of ammunition. Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle had been hijacked after the suspect had shot and killed a 38-year-old e-hailing driver on Grundel Road in Umbilo.

The 38-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Ntuzuma Magistrate’s Court today for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. He will appear at the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Monday for murder and carjacking.

Source: South African Police Service