Shootout in Sandton and Randburg: House Robbery Suspects Killed and Arrested

Sandton and Randburg House Robbery Shootout: Three Suspects Dead, One Arrested On June 5th, 2025, a dramatic shootout between South African police and suspects involved in a series of house robberies unfolded in Sandton and Randburg. The incident resulted in the deaths of three suspects and the arrest of one. According to a police spokesperson featured in a recent video interview, "The car used by the suspects has been linked to many other house robbery cases in Sandton and Randburg." The police received a report of a house robbery in progress. The suspects, having stolen appliances and a Polo Vivo from the victims, were spotted driving a silver grey Toyota Corolla. Highway patrol officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the suspects initiated a shootout, resulting in the fatalities and arrest. The police recovered two firearms from the suspects' vehicle and the stolen items from the house robbery. The investigation is ongoing to determine the suspects' full involvement in other crimes. The police spokesperson stated that, "The very same car...is linked to quite a number of cases of house robbery in Sandton and Randburg." The successful apprehension of one suspect and the recovery of stolen property offer some measure of relief to the community, while the investigation continues to uncover the full extent of the criminal activity.