Police are offering a R150,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Jabulani Thabang Moyo, wanted for killing two detectives in Roodepoort on Friday while they were transporting him back to Boksburg prison after a court appearance.
Jabulani allegedly shot Warrant Officer (WO) Vuyisile Sintwa (51) and Sergeant Simon Masenye (45), stole their firearms, and fled in an unmarked police car later found abandoned.
“While in Roodepoort CBD, they came under fire and were disarmed. The Sergeant was declared dead at the scene, while the Warrant Officer was transported to hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
RT #sapsHQ The SAPS is offering a cash reward for anyone who has information on Jabulani Thabang Moyo who is #wanted in connection with the killing of two police officers in Roodepoort on Friday, 08 August 2025. We are putting a R150 000 cash reward for anyone who can lead us to… pic.twitter.com/MwrrXvQMeC
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 9, 2025
“Moyo was later seen driving the police vehicle, which was subsequently found abandoned a few kilometres from the crime scene,” the police said in a statement.
National police commissioner General Fannie Masemola condemned the murders as a direct attack on the state’s authority, noting that 27 officers were killed in the past financial year and six since April.
He urged officers to use proportional force when necessary and vowed to track down Jabulani, warning the public that he is extremely dangerous.
Police are also offering another R150,000 reward for information on suspects who killed Sergeant Lawrence Mtshweni (47) during a business burglary response in Schoemansdal, Mpumalanga.
The Hawks are leading investigations into both cases.
First published on African Insider
Words compiled by: Betha Madhomu
Also see: Gayton McKenzie breaks silence on his controversial old tweets
