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Media Statement WESTERN CAPE – The Western Cape police have launched an extensive manhunt for two suspects who shot and killed an off duty police Constable aged 32 this morning during a robbery in Mfuleni and an appeal is made to the public to come forward with information that can assist with the investigation. Crime Stop can be contacted on 08600 10111 or the mobile application My SAPS can be used to channel information anonymously. At around 05:30 the victim who was on his way to report for duty at the Cape Town International Airport was waiting for a colleague in Gcuwa Street Mfuleni in his private vehicle when he was approached by two unknown assailants according to eyewitness accounts, and shot. The victim who was unarmed at the time of the incident was robbed of his cellular telephone. The Western Cape provincial commissioner, Lt Gen (Adv) TE Patekile, who visited the crime scene condemned the callous attack on the SAPS constable and vowed to use all available resources to bring the killers to book. He also expressed his sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the fallen member who was on his way to serve the community and his country. DPCI detectives will lead the investigation. Ends
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