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Update: Police shootout – Three separate scenes for forensics to process

Forensics are awaiting backup from Pretoria to assist them with processing the scene where three robbers were shot and killed on the R555 during a shootout with police this morning.

August 24, 2018

Gerhard Rheeder 1 minute read

The R555 will remain closed until further notice as there are three individual scenes to be processed by forensics.

Also read: Update: Three bodies removed from bloody shootout scene

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August 24, 2018

Gerhard Rheeder 1 minute read

Gerhard Rheeder

I have been a journalist for two decades, with numerous awards to my credit, both in photography and writing. A brief stint as researcher in the opposition offices of the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature, honed my skills as specialist local government reporter, covering crime and courts.