Acting National Commissioner Urges Reiger Park Community Not to Harbour Killers of Fallen Anti-Gang Unit Officers
BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
Acting National Commissioner Urges Reiger Park Community Not to Harbour Killers of Fallen Anti-Gang Unit Officers
By : KasiBCAfrica News
7 August 2026
REIGER PARK, EKURHULENI — Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has issued a impassioned appeal to the residents of Reiger Park and surrounding areas to assist law enforcement in tracking down the perpetrators responsible for the ambush and brutal killing of two Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) members.
The ambush took place on Friday, 7 August 2026, when officers who were part of a local crime prevention patrol moved towards the sound of gunshots in the area and were caught in a fatal attack. Two civilians were also killed during the incident, bringing the total death toll of the shooting to four.
In response, specialized police units—including Crime Intelligence, elite tracking teams, crime scene management, and the Hawks (Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation)—have been deployed to hunt down those involved.
SAPS Appeal: "If You Know Something, Say Something"
Lieutenant General Dimpane emphasized that community cooperation is vital to breaking the wall of silence around violent gangs operating in Ekurhuleni.
"We know that someone saw what happened. Someone knows who pulled the trigger, who planned this attack, or where the suspects are hiding. We are pleading with the community not to protect ruthless criminals who have no regard for human life. Your silence only emboldens those who continue to terrorise your community."
— Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, Acting National Commissioner
Dimpane reminded residents of the heavy sacrifice police personnel make daily when serving on the frontlines:
"Our members are not just police officers. They are fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, sons, and daughters who leave their homes every day knowing they may not return, all in the service of protecting South Africans. Today, two families are mourning because these brave officers answered a call for help."
— Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane
Key Actions Taken by Law Enforcement
- Maximum Resource Mobilization: Specialised investigative units have been deployed across Ekurhuleni to pursue leads.
- Inter-Departmental Intelligence Operations: Crime Intelligence and the Hawks are conducting joint tracking efforts.
- Protection of Informants: SAPS assures community members that all information shared via official channels will be treated with strict confidentiality.
SAPS management reaffirmed that law enforcement will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all individuals implicated in the ambush face the full weight of the law.
How to Report Confidential Information
Members of the public with any information regarding the suspects or the incident are urged to contact:
- Crime Stop Hotline: 08600 10111
- MySAPS App: Download and submit anonymous tips directly to SAPS investigators.
For additional context on community challenges and ongoing security developments in the area, watch this report on Reiger Park shooting updates, which covers community responses and law enforcement efforts in previous violent incidents within the neighborhood.
