
Cape Town – Additional details regarding the tragic shooting of 32-year-old police constable, Ayanda Moyikwa, have emerged following a visit from senior officials of the South African Police Service (SAPS) to his home.
Constable Moyikwa lost his life during a robbery in Mfuleni, a suburb in the Blue Downs area, located near the vast township of Khayelitsha in Cape Town.
Earlier reports suggested that the officer was on his way to work when he observed a robbery and chose to intervene on Sunday, January 12, 2025.
He was shot fatally and robbed of his wallet and cellphone.
During her visit to the grieving family, Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, revealed that Constable Moyikwa was driving his personal vehicle to pick up a colleague before heading to work when the incident occurred.
Lieutenant General Patekile mentioned that it appears the constable witnessed an ongoing robbery.
He was then confronted by the robbers, who shot him while he was still in his vehicle.
Meanwhile, the colleague waiting at the residence for pick-up heard three gunshots and rushed outside, only to find that Constable Moyikwa had been tragically shot.
Lieutenant General Patekile, accompanied by Acting National Commissioner of SAPS, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, emphasized: “All available resources are being utilized, and a manhunt is currently underway to capture the individuals responsible for the murder of the on-duty police officer.”

Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili condemned the violence perpetrated against police officers and urged communities to assist law enforcement by reporting unlawful activities.
The acting national police commissioner asserted that persistent attacks on police personnel will not be tolerated.
Lieutenant General Mosikili assured that those involved would be pursued and held accountable for their actions.
As of January 2025, SAPS has already mourned the loss of five officers in the line of duty.
Lieutenant General Patekile encouraged police members to “remain operationally ready” and to ensure that their protective gear is kept in optimal condition.