Six suspects have been shot dead in two separate shootouts with police in the Eastern Cape on Monday, 9 November 2026, following a cash-in-transit robbery in Gqeberha and a business robbery in Tshabo 2.
In a dramatic turn of events, five suspected cash-in-transit robbers were killed in a fierce exchange of gunfire with police in Gqeberha after allegedly attacking an IziCash Solutions security vehicle.
The suspects reportedly opened fire on police during a high-speed vehicle chase, triggering a shootout. Five suspects were fatally wounded, while several others allegedly escaped with an undisclosed amount of cash.
No police officers or security guards were injured.
In a separate incident, another suspect was shot dead and two others wounded following a business robbery in Tshabo 2, within the Ndevana policing area.
Police were alerted to the robbery and pursued three alleged suspects towards Mdantsane. The suspects allegedly opened fire on officers, who retaliated, leaving all three with gunshot wounds.
One suspect was certified dead at the scene, while the other two were rushed to hospital under police guard.
Police recovered a replica firearm, stolen property and an undisclosed amount of cash.
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