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#MediaAlert UPDATE* Sunday, 19 July 2026 *SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE MURDER AND INJURY OF POLICE OFFICERS IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE* The South African Police Service in Mpumalanga has made a major breakthrough with the arrest of a 44-year-old suspect linked to the attack that left one Police Sergeant dead and a Police Constable injured in Bushbuckridge on Saturday, 18 July 2026. The Police traced and arrested the suspect at his place of residence today, Sunday 19 July 2026. The report indicates that, after committing the crime, the suspect fled the scene but later returned once the crime scene had been cleared. The case docket is being handled by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) - Hawks for further investigation. The Acting Provincial Commissioner of SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, lauded the members for the swift arrest. "The arrest of this suspect sends a clear message that attacks on our men and women in blue can never be tolerated. The team worked tirelessly and responded with urgency to ensure that the perpetrator is swiftly brought to justice. He must face the full might of the law for alleged brutal killing of a dedicated officer, " said the General. Ends. *Media statement issued by the office of the Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga* To: All Media For Immediate Release *POLICE IN SOUGHT OF A SUSPECT WHO MURDERED A POLICE OFFICER IN BUSHBUCKRIDGE* *Sunday, 19 July 2026 -* The Police in Mpumalanga are on a lookout for the suspect who reportedly attacked two Police Officers as they attended to a complaint of domestic violence in Bushbuckridge on Saturday night, 18 July 2026. The report indicates that the suspect became violent and struck the 41-year-old Police Sergeant with a sharp object whilst pushing the 37-year-old Police Constable into a nearby hole, before fleeing the scene. Both Police Officers were taken to a nearby Medical Facility. Unfortunately, the Police Sergeant was certified dead on arrival while the Police Constable was admitted for further medical trea
