Cape Town – Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt following a brazen armed robbery at the Mhala (Thulamahashe) Traffic Department, where an undisclosed amount of cash was stolen late on Tuesday night.
According to police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, the incident occurred at around 23:40 on 16 July 2025.
It is alleged that six armed men attacked three on-duty security guards who were patrolling the premises.
“The suspects, armed with pistols and a rifle, overpowered the guards and forced them into one of the offices at gunpoint,” said Ndubane.
“They then proceeded to forcefully open two burglar doors at the main entrance and damaged all security barriers leading to the room where the safe was kept.”
#sapsMP Suspects sought after Mhala Traffic Department was robbed on 16/07 at about 23:40. It is reported that 3 security officers were on duty at the said department patrolling the premises when they were accosted by six males who were armed with firearms. The suspects… pic.twitter.com/NZk8jwxC7h
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 17, 2025
The robbers allegedly broke into the safe and made off with an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the scene. No injuries have been reported.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is appealing to members of the public for any information that could assist in identifying or locating the suspects.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Collen Nyalungu at 076 936 7222. Alternatively, tip-offs can be made anonymously via the SAPS Crime Stop line at 08600 10111 or through the MySAPS App.
Police investigations are ongoing.
