Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has paid tribute to the Greytown Station Commander who was fatally shot while leading police officers responding to a business robbery in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday, 12 November 2026.
Cachalia described the killing of the Lieutenant Colonel as a senseless and cowardly attack on an officer who was carrying out her constitutional duty to protect communities and uphold the law.
The Station Commander personally led her members to the robbery scene, where a business owner was shot and injured and employees were assaulted.
A Sergeant was also shot and wounded during an exchange of gunfire and is receiving medical attention.
The Acting Minister commended the police officers who responded to the robbery and pursued the suspects, as well as the cooperation between SAPS and private security during the operation.
He extended his condolences to the Station Commander’s family, friends and colleagues, while wishing the injured Sergeant a speedy recovery.
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