A massive man-hunt in Mpumlanga

A massive man-hunt is under way in Mpumalanga for three armed men involved in a shootout with police near Standerton early on Saturday morning. The men were believed to be en route to a cash-in-transit robbery when police pulled over a suspect car between Perdekop and Standerton following a tip-off. A shootout ensued after which 17 suspects were arrested. Three more suspects escaped on foot. According to police Superintendent Abie Khoabane the fleeing men are armed and very dangerous, as they have been wounded in the shootout and are on the run. Members of the public are requested not to confront the suspects but to notify the police.