Wanted Manenberg gang suspect arrested after shooting at police near voting station

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: November 4, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Wanted Manenberg gang suspect arrested after shooting at police near voting station

A wanted 32-year-old gang suspect was arrested in Manenberg after allegedly firing at SAPS Anti-Gang Unit officers on Ruimte Road, about 150 metres from a voting station. Officers returned fire and arrested him, recovering a firearm fitted with an extended magazine and 32 rounds of ammunition. Western Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa confirmed that nobody was wounded. The suspect is expected to appear in court on attempted murder and firearm possession charges.

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