Former Senzo Meyiwa Investigator Targeted in Armed Robbery and Attempted Kidnapping – SAPS Assures Case Integrity Remains Intact!!
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that no sensitive evidence or original documents were compromised during a recent armed robbery and attempted kidnapping involving a former investigator connected to the Senzo Meyiwa murder case.
According to SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, a high-level task team led by Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni has been assembled to investigate the incident and track down those responsible.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 15 May 2025, in Lombardy East, Johannesburg. The former investigator, who was driving a police vehicle at the time, was followed and forced to stop by a group of armed suspects. The assailants attempted to shove him into the boot of their car, but he fought back and managed to escape unharmed.
Several items were stolen during the robbery, including a service pistol with ammunition, a reflective SAPS jacket, a laptop bag, a laptop, USB drives, and photocopied documents related to the Meyiwa case. However, General Masemola reassured the public and the Meyiwa family that the stolen materials were duplicates of records already submitted to the court. He emphasized that the original case docket, including all critical evidence and official records, remains secure.
Masemola further stated that the stolen documents — such as cell registers and Occurrence Book entries — had already been presented and discussed during the investigator's previous court appearance. Their loss will therefore have no impact on the current murder trial proceedings.
The motive behind the attack is still being investigated, and authorities have not ruled out a potential connection to the ongoing trial. SAPS has deployed a multidisciplinary team, including crime intelligence officers, to pursue leads and apprehend the suspects.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspects to come forward and assist with the investigations.

