A suspected CIT robber has been found dead in an abandoned car on

A suspect who injured himself while setting up explosives during a cash-in-transit robbery at the Kranskop CBD on Monday, 13 April 2026, was found dead inside an abandoned vehicle along a gravel road near the Tugela River, towards Nkandla, on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

A cash-in-transit vehicle was robbed of an undisclosed amount of money, and three security guards were reportedly robbed of their firearms.

Four vehicles were also reportedly hijacked and used as getaway vehicles by the suspects. The suspects also fired shots towards a police station during the robbery; however, no police officer or any member was injured. A manhunt for more suspects, who are believed to be at least 12 in number, is underway.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact the nearest police station or call the #CrimeStop number 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be relayed via the #MySAPSApp.