Luxury Car Seized: Vehicle with Illegal Sirens Fleeing Chatunga Mugabe's House Intercepted
Hyde Park, Johannesburg • February 19, 2026
Crime Scene Breach Exposed. In a dramatic twist that has exposed gaping security failures at an active crime scene, South African police have seized a luxury vehicle fitted with illegal police sirens. The car was caught fleeing the Hyde Park residence of Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe—with the suspect’s helper among three occupants inside—just as officers returned to discover the property had been left completely unguarded for hours.
| The Scene: Police intercepted the vehicle as it attempted to leave the unguarded property. (Image: eNCA) |
The stunning development unfolded on Thursday evening as police returned to the scene of the afternoon shooting that left a 23-year-old gardener fighting for his life. Officers witnessed the vehicle attempting to make a hasty exit, raising explosive questions about why the crime scene was left unsecured.
The Discovery
The seized vehicle was fitted with unauthorized white lights and a police siren, equipment restricted for use by the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Sirens Blazing
eNCA reporter Heidi Giokos, reporting live from the scene, detailed the dramatic interception. "When police arrived for the second time, this car was leaving with 3 occupants inside. One being the helper. The car is also fitted with white lights and a siren. This is illegal," she reported.
SABC News journalist Chriselda Lewis confirmed the severity of the violation. While white lights can be permissible for private security, police clarified that the siren constitutes a serious breach. "It’s a police siren that’s only authorised for SAPS," Giokos noted.
A Pattern of Impunity
Investigative journalist Maynard Manyowa revealed a chilling pattern of behavior. "He actually has a couple of vehicles with blue lights and police sirens. Just last month they beat a driver who cut them off to a pulp and confiscated his gadgets on Rivonia Road," Manyowa posted on X.
Social media users expressed disbelief at the lapse in police procedure. One user, @NireTToc, sarcastically commented: "Ah, nix to see here, cops deciding securing a crime scene is optional... Just your average, unexplained, absolutely fine series of events."
The Hunt Continues
While the vehicle seizure has captured attention, the firearm used in the shooting remains missing. Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi stated: "We have our dog unit inside... searching for the firearm. The suspects have not told us where the gun is."
The 23-year-old victim remains in hospital in critical condition. Two suspects, aged 28 and 33, have been formally arrested and charged with attempted murder. The case has been transferred to the Provincial Investigation Unit.
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