R150K Reward Offered for Cop Killer as Police Intensify Manhunt

Double Police Murder Sparks Manhunt

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is offering a R150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Jabulani Moyo, wanted for the fatal shooting of two officers in Johannesburg on Friday. The victims have been identified as:

• Constable Vuyisile sentwa, 51
• Sergeant Simon Masenye, 45

cousin of one of the officers , Sammy Kwedashe, recounted discovering the tragedy through media reports:
"I heard on Radio 2000 that two officers were shot... It didn’t click that it could be my cousin until 4 PM."

Critical Security Lapses Revealed

Police recovered leg irons from the vehicle used to transport Moyo, exposing protocol violations. National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola emphasized:

• "Awaiting-trial prisoners must be restrained with leg and hand cuffs in the back of vans."
• "This suspect is extremely dangerous—do not approach him. Call police immediately."

Masemola issued a stark warning to officers:
"You’re trained and armed. Use your firearm when your life is threatened. We cannot afford to lose more members."

Broader Context of Police Safety

• 27 officers killed in the line of duty in the past financial year.

• 3 officers murdered in the last 24 hours alone.