R150k Reward for Info on Zimbabwean Fugitive Wanted for Murder of 2 Detectives, SA Has Questions
- The South African Police Services is offering a R150,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Jabulani Moyo
- Moyo, a Zimbabwean national, is wanted for the murder of two Florida SAPS detectives in Roodepoort
- South Africans weighed in on the reward offered, but also questioned how Moyo managed to escape
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
GAUTENG – A R150,000 reward has been offered for information on the whereabouts of Jabulani Moyo.
The Zimbabwean national is wanted for the murder of two detectives in Roodepoort on the morning of Friday, 10 August 2025. Moyo, an awaiting trial prisoner, has been on the run since the murders.
Manhunt launched for Moyo
The South African Police Service has launched a manhunt for Moyo, offering a R150,000 reward for information on his whereabouts. Police have also warned citizens against approaching Moyo, saying that he was armed and dangerous.
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“This criminal is very dangerous. Do not approach him. He has no regard for life, and we are warning anyone who has information to come forward and not approach this killer,” SAPS said.
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What is Moyo wanted for?
Originally arrested by Florida SAPS for armed business robbery, Moyo was being transported from the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court to Boksburg Prison on Friday. Along the way, Detective Warrant Officer Vuyisile Sintwa and Sergeant Simon Masenya, both members of the SAPS Trio Task Team, stopped at a BP Garage.
The detectives, who were both attached to the Florida SAPS, were then gunned down by Moyo in the vehicle. Sergeant Masenya died at the scene, while Warrant Officer Sintwa was declared dead on arrival at Milpark Hospital.
Moyo fled in the marked police vehicle, stealing the detectives’ firearms and cellphones. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Horizon, Roodepoort.
The country has experienced a few cases in which officers have been killed this year. In April 2025, an officer was shot multiple times in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal. A month later, a female officer died after she was shot, allegedly by her husband, who then tried to take his own life.
How did South Africans react to the news?
Social media users shared mixed reactions to the news, with some questioning how he was able to shoot the detectives and flee.
Oratile Maaga stated:
“The way I'm broke, I am busy looking for this guy, shem.”
Othusitse Makhobosi claimed:
“He's long gone to Zimbabwe that one. They won't find him.”
Nic Ole agreed:
“He's in Bulawayo reading the comments while holding a cup of tea.”
Obert Chamisa asked:
“How can a prisoner shoot two officers. With whose gun?”
Teejay Majestic II said:
“Take that R150,000 and build borders.”
Ndlakuse Nkinobho Duma asked:
“Where did the guy get the firearm?”
Gregory Dames suggested:
“Make it R1 million and then he and I can share.”
Brave Mnami asked:
“Inside job, where did he get the gun?”
Cop killers found guilty
Briefly News reported that four people accused of killing cops were found guilty in the Mafikeng High Court.
The quartet were convicted of the murders of two North West police officers, among a slew of other charges.
The men were also charged with stock theft, kidnapping, and robbery with aggravating circumstances.
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