Gauteng Safety MEC calls for calm in Alexandra after woman killed in a shootout between cops and suspected hijackers
17 January 2020
The Gauteng Department of Community Safety has called for calm in Alexandra after a woman was killed during a shootout between the police and suspected hijackers.
Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko said she was shocked by the incident that happened on January 15, exactly a month after Samantha Mathane-Radebe got married.
Mathane-Radebe, 29, and another person were hit allegedly by stray bullets. She died on the scene, while the man, who was critically wounded, was taken to hospital.
The police recovered a firearm from the suspected hijacker who was arrested and is expected to appear in court soon.