The Newcastle South African Police Service is investigating an attempted armed robbery that left one suspect dead and another at large after a violent confrontation on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
According to police, the incident unfolded at approximately 5pm after authorities received a call from the Ekuseni Correctional Facility reporting that a man had arrived with serious stab wounds and a deceased individual inside his vehicle.
Amajuba District SAPS spokesperson, Constable Nonjabulo Langa, confirmed that officers responded to the scene and obtained an initial statement from the injured motorist.
The victim, who operates a furniture transport service, reported that he received a call at around 4pm requesting a pick-up in Normandien. He allegedly met two men at Scott Street Mall who had contacted him regarding the job. The pair entered his Toyota Hilux and directed him toward Normandien.
Police state that as the vehicle approached the Normandien Club House area, both passengers reportedly exited the moving vehicle. The driver stopped and exited the bakkie. At that point, the two men allegedly produced knives and attacked him.
During the altercation, the victim sustained multiple stab wounds. He managed to re-enter the vehicle through the passenger side, and one of the suspects forced his way inside the cabin. The second suspect remained outside.
Constable Langa stated that the driver locked the doors and continued struggling with the suspect inside the vehicle. During the confrontation, the victim allegedly disarmed the suspect and stabbed him. The second suspect fled the scene on foot.
Despite sustaining stab wounds to his neck, hands and right shoulder, the injured motorist drove to the Ekuseni Correctional Facility and alerted officials. He arrived with the wounded suspect still inside the vehicle and handed over the knives involved in the incident.
Emergency services were summoned. The suspect was declared dead at the scene. The victim was transported to Madadeni Hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment.
Police have opened a case of attempted murder and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The second suspect remains at large.
Constable Langa has urged anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the outstanding suspect to contact Newcastle SAPS Branch Commander, Colonel Claassen, on 079 500 0453, or the Vispol Commander, Colonel Hlongwane, on 079 500 0379. Anonymous information may also be provided via Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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