Police Launch Intensive Manhunt After Two Officers Fatally Shot in Ivory Park

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has initiated a large-scale manhunt following the brutal killing of two police officers in Ivory Park, Johannesburg, on Friday evening, 28 November 2025.

According to SAPS, the officers—a Sergeant and a Constable attached to Ivory Park Police Station—were conducting crime prevention patrols in Extension 9 when they were ambushed and fatally shot by unknown assailants. The suspects fled the scene on foot, taking with them two SAPS pistols, an SAPS rifle and two mobile phones. No arrests have yet been made, and investigations are ongoing.

The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, visited the scene shortly after the incident and has appointed a team of seasoned detectives and specialised units to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen state firearms. The Station Management and Employee Health and Wellness teams are providing psychosocial support to the families and colleagues of the deceased officers.

National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, condemned the attack, stating that the continued killing of law enforcement officers undermines the authority of the state. He emphasised the importance of vigilance and operational readiness among officers, noting that between 1 April and 30 September 2025, six police officers were killed in the line of duty.

“We are doing everything possible as management to ensure members are always operationally ready to respond to the call of duty by providing them with resources and ensuring they attend refresher courses and regular maintenance shooting exercises. To all our law enforcement officers out there, don’t die with the resources that we have given you. Always be vigilant and act decisively when your life or the lives of the communities we serve is under threat,” said General Masemola.

Authorities have urged anyone with information that could assist in the investigation to come forward. The search for the suspects continues as SAPS vows to bring those responsible to justice.