Chaos erupted this afternoon near the Roseview water tank in Duduza, along the road leading to Vlakfontein Cemetery, as a cash-in-transit vehicle came under violent attack in a high-stakes heist.
Armed suspects ambushed the armoured van in broad daylight, executing a well-coordinated strike that sent shockwaves through the quiet community. The incident triggered an immediate and heavy response from the South African Police Service (SAPS), who quickly descended on the scene.
Authorities have since launched a full-scale manhunt for the suspects, sealing off the area while forensic teams scour for clues. Roads were temporarily blocked as helicopters hovered overhead and officers combed the surrounding bushland and neighbourhoods.
The heist adds to a growing list of brazen cash-in-transit robberies plaguing parts of South Africa, sparking renewed calls for better security measures and intelligence-led policing.
No official word yet on whether any arrests have been made or if any cash was taken during the attack.
