One of the four CIT Heist suspects who were fatally shot by police in Ga-rankuwa, north of Pretoria, was Kgomotso “Gootso” Maleka.
Maleka once became well-known on social media following her theft of a phone at a Wits University Freshers Ball.
According to police spokesperson Colonel Katlego Mogale, “it is reported that the multi-disciplinary team received intelligence on a group of suspects planning to commit a CIT robbery between North West and Gauteng.”
She added that a squad had been assembled to watch the males.
“As their car turned towards Mmakau, it was seen, and a fast-paced pursuit ensued, and later, a shootout ensued as soon as the suspects realised they were about to be captured.”
Mogale said the suspects lost control of their vehicle and crashed into a fence.
“Four of the suspects were fatally wounded and three unlicensed firearms, two handguns as well as a rifle were recovered from the scene.”
Mogale said the investigation continues.
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Cellphone theif caught on camera stealing a student’s cellphone at Wits University Freshers ball.
With assistance from social media users, the suspect has been identified as Kgomotso “Gootso” Maleka from Soshanguve in PTA.
