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South African Police Confirm Three Missing Officers Among Five Found Dead in Hennops River

May 1, 2025
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South African Police Confirm Three Missing Officers Among Five Found Dead in Hennops River
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The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has confirmed that three police officers reported missing last week are among five bodies discovered in the Hennops River in Tshwane. The grim discovery has sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community and raised urgent concerns about officer safety amid South Africa’s rising violent crime rates.

The officers—Constables Thabo Mokoena, Lerato Ndlovu, and Sipho Khumalo—were stationed at the Pretoria Central Police Station and went missing on June 12 after responding to a distress call in the Hercules area. Their disappearance triggered a widespread search, which ended on June 18 when local fishermen spotted a body in the river. Police divers later recovered four more bodies, three of which were identified as the missing officers. The two remaining victims have yet to be identified, with forensic tests still underway.

During a press briefing on Thursday, Masemola called the incident a devastating loss for SAPS and the officers’ families. “We are treating this as a homicide investigation and will pursue every lead to ensure those responsible face justice,” he said. Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that the officers were deliberately targeted, given the increasing attacks on law enforcement personnel.

The killings have intensified scrutiny over officer safety. The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) has called for immediate measures to protect police. “These murders are an attack on the state itself,” said POPCRU spokesperson Richard Mamabolo. “Officers are increasingly vulnerable, and SAPS must prioritize their safety.”

Preliminary investigations revealed that the officers’ vehicle was found abandoned near the river with signs of a struggle inside. Ballistic tests confirmed gunshot wounds, though SAPS has withheld further details to avoid compromising the case. A dedicated task team is pursuing leads, including possible ties to organized crime or retaliatory violence.

SAPS reports that over 30 officers have been killed on duty since January 2024, with the Hennops River case underscoring the broader crisis. General Masemola urged stricter penalties for crimes against police, while community leaders appealed for public cooperation in dismantling criminal networks.

As forensic teams work to identify the remaining victims, the slain officers’ colleagues and families prepare for memorials. “They served with honor,” said a tearful relative of Constable Mokoena, who requested anonymity. “We demand justice.”

Critics say understaffed units and outdated equipment exacerbate the dangers, reigniting debates over SAPS’s resource and intelligence gaps. As the manhunt continues, the tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the peril faced by those tasked with upholding South Africa’s fragile rule of law.

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