Primrose police and the community are still mourning the death of Det Const Happy Remember Hlungwane.
His identity was withheld at the request of his family, as they wanted the opportunity to lay him to rest.
ALSO READ: School regathers and regroups after shocking break-in
Hlungwane, affectionately known as “Teacher”, was shot and killed close to the Makause Informal Settlement, in Main Reef Road, on April 7.
“It is alleged that two vehicles, a taxi and a BMW, were chasing each other along Main Reef Road,” explained Sgt Styles Maome, the communications officer for the Primrose police.
“The taxi stopped near Hlungwane’s vehicle, which was stopped on the side of the road, and the occupants opened fire, killing him.”
No arrests have been made to date, but police are continuing to investigate the incident.
Hlungwane joined the SAPS in 2009 and was based at the Primrose Police Station for his entire career.
The detective, who was well liked by the community, was also an avid football player, who played for the SAPS team on many occasions.
ALSO READ: Hijacked vehicle traced to Katlehong
Hlungwane was buried at his home in Phalaborwa in Limpopo.
Have a story?
Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor) germistoncitynews@caxton.co.zaor Leigh Hodgson (News Editor) leighh@caxton.co.za or Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist) kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za
Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:
Or add the GCN on WhatsApp 079 406 1181 or BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137) today, to get all the latest news.
Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers Bedfordview Edenvale News, Alberton Record and Kempton Express.
