Four of the six suspects arrested in connection with highway robberies around Kempton Park appeared at the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court this morning, June 10.

Those arrested include two SAPS officers, two Gauteng traffic officers and two civilians.

The case has been postponed to October 24 to allow for further investigations.

The state indicated that 212 witness statements, along with ballistic reports and information regarding jamming devices, are still outstanding.

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One of the SAPS officers, Themba Nkosi, was absent from court as he is currently on sick leave until October 20.

On March 28, bail was granted to the four officers, each set at R10 000.

The suspects face multiple charges, including the armed robbery of a Toyota Hilux GD-6, a separate incident involving two 9mm firearms, and the kidnapping of three victims who were later abandoned in Atteridgeville and Midrand.

Additional charges include possession of prohibited firearms, possession of 23 rounds of ammunition, and contravening the Telecommunications Act through the use of jamming devices.

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Footage circulated on social media shows two traffic officers stopping a G4S security van while a police officer stands nearby with a firearm.

The video also captures two civilians forcibly removing the security guards from the van and kidnapping them.

The court will reconvene on October 24 to continue the matter.