Armed Attack on N3 Highway: Three Trucks Torched in Vosloorus. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — In a brazen act of violence, armed suspects blocked the N3 highway in Vosloorus on April 29, 2026, setting three trucks ablaze and opening fire on the drivers.
The Gauteng police have responded by opening cases of attempted murder and malicious damage to property.
The drivers, who managed to escape unharmed, encountered the blockage on the highway and were subsequently targeted by the suspects.
The trucks and their cargo were completely destroyed in the subsequent blaze. No arrests have been made as of this report. Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni has condemned the attack, emphasizing that such acts of lawlessness will not be tolerated and that those responsible will be brought to justice.
The N3 highway, a critical freight corridor, has been the site of recent trucking attacks, sparking concerns about road safety and the trucking industry’s vulnerability.
The incident has prompted the mobilization of maximum resources by the acting provincial commissioner of SAPS in Gauteng, Maj Gen Patricia Rampota, to locate and apprehend the suspects.
As the investigation unfolds, the trucking community remains on high alert, with many expressing concern about the potential for further attacks.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by the industry and the importance of ensuring the safety of all road users.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
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