One robbery suspect dead, four arrested after armed chase reaches Stellenbosch University campus

An attempted armed robbery at a supermarket on Merriman Avenue in Stellenbosch led to a chase that reached Stellenbosch University’s campus on Wednesday night. Five men allegedly stole cigarettes, vapes and an undisclosed amount of cash; one was arrested inside the shop. Shots were fired at pursuing security personnel, and one suspect was killed at the scene while four others were arrested. Police seized two firearms and an imitation firearm; the arrested suspects, aged 29 to 45, are expected to appear in Stellenbosch Magistrate’s Court once charged.