Cash-in-Transit Van Bombed in Thokoza, SA Concerned As Guard Shot and Homes Damaged by the Explosion
- A cash-in-transit (CIT) van was attacked in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, by a group of armed robbers
- A security guard was wounded in the attack as the G4S van was bombed by the CIT heist suspects
- Social media users weighed in on the latest CIT heist, expressing concern for the staff in the vehicle
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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 – An attack on a cash-in-transit (CIT) van in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, has left homeowners reeling and at least one guard injured.
A brazen gang attacked the van in the afternoon of Monday, 28 July 2025, bombing it up to get to the cash inside. Mahoro Street, where the incident took place, had to be cordoned off as the bomb unit searched the area for any signs of explosives.
Apart from the van going up in flames, some homes were also damaged as a result of the explosion. One of the G4S guards was also shot during the attack, and a manhunt has been launched for the suspects.
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Why was the area cordoned off?
Law enforcement teams, which included the bomb squad, closed off the area as they combed through the scene of the attack. A community member who spoke to Eyewitness News said that they heard what sounded like four explosions and then gunshots.
Police also advised community members to move as far away from the area as possible, as the bomb squad was searching for more explosives. Glass and debris from the G4S van littered the area, but that wasn’t the only damage suffered.
Several homes were also damaged as the force of the explosion smashed windows and blew off roofs. The fence of the nearby Umzamo Primary School was also damaged.
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How did South Africans react?
Social media users were frustrated by the crime, but many also expressed concern for the well-being of the G4S guards.
Frank Mwangonde asked:
“No one is talking about the security guards in the van, are they okay?”
Prince Nkosana Khumalo also asked:
“Are the guards safe?”
Mile William Rantsho stated:
“Those people who work for that company are also parents, are also human beings.”
Monika Teasdale said:
“Those criminals have absolutely no regard for civilian lives, and less so for property. This is typical of a lawless society. Even more so when corrupt law enforcers are involved, then it's open season for criminality.”
David Farrell asked:
“When is this type of crime going to be declared as terrorism, or even treason?”
Lorraine Shephard said:
“Hopefully the driver is safe.”
Police fatally wounded 5 CIT suspects
In a related article, five CIT heist suspects were fatally wounded during a shootout with police.
Briefly News reported that the suspects attempted to flee after they were spotted by officers.
Following a high-speed chase and shootout, the men crashed into a palisade fence at Crown Mines.
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