Cop killer on the run — armed, dangerous & wanted

Johannesburg – Police have launched an intensive manhunt for the suspect or suspects behind the fatal shooting of two detectives in Roodepoort on Friday, 8 August 2025.

The officers — a Sergeant and a Warrant Officer — were escorting a suspect, identified as Jabulani Moyo, back to prison following his appearance at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on a business robbery case dating back to February 2023.

According to police, the detectives came under fire in Roodepoort CBD.

RT #sapsGP [WANTED] Jabulani Thabang Moyo is #wanted for the killing of two police detectives in Roodepoort on Friday, 08 August 2025. #SAPS appeals to anyone who might have information that can help in the investigation or assist in the apprehension of the suspect to please call… https://t.co/SEjEm3I4ot pic.twitter.com/AfoI3C0OEF

— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 8, 2025

“While in Roodepoort CBD, they came under fire and were disarmed. The Sergeant was declared dead at the scene, while the Warrant Officer was transported to hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

“Moyo was later seen driving the police vehicle, which was subsequently found abandoned a few kilometres from the crime scene,” the police said in a statement.

[WANTED COP KILLER]Jabulani Thabang Moyo is wanted in connection with the murder of two police officers this morning ,08 Aug 2025.He shot and killed both officers who were transporting him back to the Boksburg Correctional Services after appearing for a robbery case in court pic.twitter.com/EDFuFLRwlj

— Athlenda Mathe (@AthlendaM) August 8, 2025

Authorities have opened two counts of murder and are urging the public to assist in tracking down the perpetrators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact their nearest police station, call Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or submit anonymous tips via the #MySAPSApp.