The merciless killing of police officers in South Africa has again come under the spotlight, as a Gauteng flying squad police officer is killed and another is fighting for his life in hospital, following an attack on the pair on Monday in Gauteng.

Police Minister, General Bheki Cele and the management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) will on Friday 17 June 2022 visit the family home of Warrant Officer Mokgadi Joseas Mpepe. The 53-year-old was fatally wounded on Monday and his partner airlifted to hospital.

According to police reports, members from the K-9 unit of the SAPS were patrolling along the N12 highway on Monday evening, when they noticed a state vehicle parked along the highway between Delmas and Daveyton. Upon closer inspection, members found the lifeless body of 53-year-old Warrant Officer Mpepe who has been shot in the head lying on the ground.

His service pistol and handcuffs were missing.

His partner, 33-year-old Constable Vusi Nhlapho was found on the scene in an unconscious state. The member was airlifted to a nearby Johannesburg hospital for medical care and is recovering there.

The pair was attacked while conducting crime prevention duties along the N12.

Minister Cele and the SAPS management will pay a comfort visit to the family of slain officer Mpepe at his Tembisa home in Ekurhuleni.

VISIT TO FAMILY
Time: 11:00
Venue: No. 18 Ntsie Street, Lilibha Section, next to KFC

Source: South African Police Service