18 suspected robbers killed during shootout with police in Limpopo

Pathologists have been removing the bodies of 18 suspected cash-in-transit robbers from a crime scene in Limpopo.

The 16 men and two women were killed in a shootout between the police and suspected robbers at a house in Eltivilas, Louis Trichardt on Friday.

Police believe that the 18 are linked to the eleven cash-heists in the province since the beginning of the year.

The suspects were killed on Friday, after officers tracked them for three days.

Two Zimbabwean nationals, suspected to be part of the syndicate, are among the deceased.

Earlier, we spoke to SABC News Reporter Mahlako Komane who is tracking the story for us.

[lesterbhana]

Police must show criminals they uphold the law in this country

[thusigladys]

We are proud of you officers well done speed recovery for police who got injured praying for him 🙏

[BluecollarjoeB]

Well done SAPS! Speedy recovery to the injured members.

[RisingChowdhory]

We appreciate the actions of police they have done great job government need to give those police reward The Robbers the criminals they got too much courage they got too much strength after they do any kind of robberies or criminal activities they don't get any kind of punishment it will be better if police continue the action actively towards these criminals it will help and a stability of the investors who want to invest in South Africa they will get comfort to come here they will feel that safety if police continue their action towards criminals we appreciate police force for their action

[commandathypolite]

As a whistleblower this actions by the police need to be done in all parts of SA but with professionalism, SA criminals are operating freely without fear, collecting protection fees money by the citizens of SA hijacking cars with the help of police ex: if you build a flats for yr tenants, or having small business, the hawks, police are doing nothing and this criminals mostly are in the taxis industry...

[nomthimalunga]

If SAPS can continue like this I swear they would redeem their dignity

[thamaedavidmokoena]

Congratulations 🎉👏 SAPS, hope entire country has watched the video for the first time our Police 👮🏾‍♂️ did such a great job

[MusehanaH]

Well done SAPS...Keep up the brilliant work and keep safe. These people have been moving their operations to the Limpopo area for months...Keep digging!

[siphigats]

Wish a speedy recovery for the injured law enforcement reps

[mzeinvestments]

for the 1st time, our cops are brutal!

[Cheftommy-yi]

Condolences to the housewive and the gardener...but sch things happens when a deal goes wrong and one has power to eliminate others.

[MzontsunduThetyana-jskv]

Everyday there's something happening in this country

[musamnyango]

Well done police cz ziyacanasa izigebengu.

[ayandadlamini]

Wow! This is one of the biggest gun combat. Great work by police 🚔 for a change.

[hlasinyanemotaung]

People build big houses out of crime monies. This is evident that we living with these people amongst us

[nelsonlesiramolokomme]

If you know your boss is involved in crime and you don't report it the day when arrest is made you will be arrested or if confrontation exist you will be affected.

[segokgooxfordseabelomodise]

The question is are the police going to give those bodies to the families of those criminals? Why don't they just dig a deep hole and throw those bodies there? Why give dignity to criminals?

[trayforcecopper]

They wanted to hit the debo....that is done South African Saps

[dianasekatane]

Well done, devils have been eliminated 😂😂😂

[sqrd]

How did that Zimbabwean woman get to own that house!? I hope there's no political link. SA govt should confiscate these properties bought with heist monies.