A 52-year-old police officer was shot and killed outside his home on Sunday night in Kwa-Thema. Capt Phillip Maaka, who was stationed at the Vosloorus SAPS, was shot as he arrived home by unknown men. It is believed he had parked his service vehicle to open the gate when the gunmen opened fire. SAPS spokesperson Col Brenda Muridili said the officer was off-duty at the time.

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“The motive for the murder will be determined during the investigation. “We are appealing to anyone with information to call Crime Stop on 086 00 10111 or send tip-offs on the MySAPS App,” said Muridili. Follow us on: