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FILE: A section of Cape Town's N2 highway. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

N2 cop attack

CT traffic authorities to bolster patrols on N2 highway

By Lauren Isaacs

This week there were reports of more bricks and stones being placed on sections of the highway.

  • FILE: Police officials and forensic experts leave the scene where a police officer was attacked and stabbed to death while on his way to work on the N2 on 29 July 2015. Picture: SAPS.

    Dispute over blue lights leaves N2 unpatrolled

    City of Cape Town officials say the use of blue lights isn’t authorised for use by private companies.

    2468 days ago
  • A police officer looks on into the crowd at the commemoration ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria for the almost 60 police officers killed since the start of 2015. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Police launch manhunt for EC cop killers

    It is alleged Xola Sowambi was on his way to work on Saturday morning but never reported for duty.

    2485 days ago
  • Joburg Flying Squad recovered a car that was stolen in Alexandra and wounded two suspects on 3 August 2015. Picture: SAPS.

    Cops shoot hijackers in Alex

    Police say the men were wounded during the shooting and will appear in court soon.

    2519 days ago
  • Police officials and forensic experts leave the scene where a police officer was attacked and stabbed to death while on his way to work on the N2 on 29 July 2015. Picture: SAPS.

    Slain N2 cop 'tried in vain' to call police for help

    WC safety dept says if these claims are true, it warrants strong action against the police.

    2519 days ago
  • Picture: SAPS.

    3 law enforcement officers attacked in past 24 hours

    The police said in the latest crime, a police officer was shot and wounded in Carletonville.

    2520 days ago
  • 53 police officers have been killed in South Africa since January. Picture: Free Images.com.

    Police on alert after 3 more officers shot

    Two JMPD officers and a Cape Town policeman were shot while on duty. All 3 are recovering in hospital.

    2520 days ago
  • FILE: National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    Phiyega urges police to work closely & in teams

    Phiyega said officers must use their radios, give each other back up and be aware of their surroundings.

    2522 days ago
  • FILE: Police and forensic experts at the scene where a police officer was stabbed to death in an attack on the N2 highway. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN

    Cop killing cases to take first priority

    A report released on Friday show that this year a total of 53 SAPS members have been killed.

    2522 days ago
  • FILE: Police officials and forensic experts leave at the scene where a police officer was attacked on the N2 on Wednesday. Picture: Saps.

    ‘Politicians should show equal measures of outrage over cop killings’

    At least 53 police officers have been killed in the country since the beginning of this year.

    2523 days ago
  • FILE: Police and forensic experts at the scene where a police officer was stabbed to death in an attack on the N2 highway. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN

    Frequent N2 travellers devise safety strategies

    A WhatsApp group has been formed and a protest is also being planned for next Saturday.

    2523 days ago
  • Police and forensic experts at the scene where a police officer was stabbed to death in an attack on the N2 highway. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN

    Two arrested & charged for killing cop on N2

    Police confirmed that two suspects have now been arrested and charged for the murder.

    2524 days ago
  • Hawks official Petrus Holz (50), was stabbed to death on the side of the N2 Highway. Picture: SAPS.

    Hawks question 5 men over N2 cop killing

    Hawks official Petrus Holz (50) was stabbed to death on the side of the N2 highway.

    2524 days ago
  • FILE: Police and forensic experts at the scene where a police officer was stabbed to death in an attack on the N2 highway. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN.

    WC authorities condemn N2 cop stabbing

    The official was driving to work & had to stop to change two flat tyres when he came under attack.

    2525 days ago
  • Police and forensic experts at the scene where a police officer was stabbed to death in an attack on the N2 highway. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN

    WP police chief on N2 cop killing

    A police officer was killed in the early hours of Wednesday morning after stopping to replace a flat tyre.

    2525 days ago
  • Police and forensic experts at the scene where a police officer was stabbed to death in an attack on the N2 highway. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN

    Hawks roped in to investigate N2 cop killing

    The officer was changing 2 flat tyres when he was attacked and stabbed to death.

    2525 days ago
  • Police and forensic experts at the scene where a police officer was stabbed to death in an attack on the N2 highway. Picture: Natalie Malgas/EWN

    Cop stabbed to death on N2 highway

    It’s alleged the officer was changing a flat tyre when two men attacked & stabbed him to death.

    2525 days ago
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