Gauteng police arrested two men, aged 47 and 52, in Nellmapius following a failed armed robbery in Silverton on July 7, 2026.
Gauteng police have arrested two men, aged 47 and 52, in connection with an attempted robbery, attempted murder and the possession of ammunition following a violent attack on a security officer in Silverton on Tuesday.
According to police, the incident occurred after a security officer collected cash from a gambling establishment and headed towards a company vehicle parked in the driveway.
Police said the officer came under attack moments later.
“It is alleged that a security officer had collected cash from the gambling establishment and proceeded to the driveway where the company vehicle was parked,” police said.
