HUMANSDORP – An off-duty female police constable managed to fight off two armed men who allegedly attacked her outside a shop in Humansdorp on Sunday, 4 January. One suspect (18) was arrested, and a replica firearm was recovered.
According to SAPS spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, it is alleged that on Sunday, 4 January 2026 around 17:20, two men armed with firearms attempted to hijack an off-duty female officer and force her into her vehicle’s boot outside a shop at the corner of Du Plessis Street and Main Road in Humansdorp.
“It is further alleged that, following a struggle and the arrival of private armed response and SAPS patrol vehicles, one 18-year-old suspect was apprehended, but the second suspect managed to flee,” Nkohli said.
Police are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the second suspect to contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Zuan Nepgen on 081 234 7783, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or the nearest police station.
“An 18-year-old suspect is due to appear in the Humansdorp Magistrate’s Court today on charges of attempted hijacking, attempted kidnapping, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and contravention of the Firearms Control Act,” concluded Nkohli.
