Glendale Saps station commander, captain Nhlaliyenza Mahlobo, survived a shootout with three armed robbers last week.

Mahlobo had reportedly responded to a call for backup in the Sinamfini area of Maphumulo and later joined a high-speed chase in pursuit of the three men towards KwaLuthuli, where they stopped and allegedly opened fire.

Despite being alone in the chase vehicle, Mahlobo returned fire and hit one man, Thandokuhle Qwabe (28), in the stomach. The other two men fled the scene and are still at large. Mahlobo was uninjured.

Qwabe was initially under police guard in hospital, but recovered enough to make his first appearance in the Ndwedwe Magistrate’s Court on Monday. He has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer and armed robbery and has been remanded in custody. He will next appear at the Nsuze Magistrate’s Court for the armed robbery case.

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