South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched an urgent manhunt following an armed robbery and housebreaking at the home of former cabinet minister Naledi Pandor.

According to police reports, suspects forced entry into the property and allegedly held occupants at gunpoint before ransacking the house and fleeing with various valuables.

Authorities have confirmed that investigations are underway to trace and apprehend those responsible, with specialised units actively involved in the case.

Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe stated that the district police commissioner of Tshwane is expected to visit the family to provide updates on investigative progress and outline ongoing policing interventions aimed at addressing housebreaking and property-related crimes.

The SAPS acting national commissioner has urged law enforcement across all provinces to intensify intelligence-led operations and maintain pressure on criminal networks, particularly following recent quarterly crime statistics that showed a decline in several categories of violent crime.

Despite this improvement, officials have warned that incidents such as housebreaking remain a serious concern requiring sustained enforcement efforts.High-density operations and targeted actions against repeat offenders and syndicates have been instructed nationwide.

In related developments mentioned by police, authorities in the Western Cape are also investigating a series of shootings in Khayamandi, Stellenbosch, where seven people were killed across multiple incidents.In addition, police in Limpopo are investigating the murder of a couple found in Kruger National Park, with their vehicle still missing.SAPS leadership has reiterated its commitment to deploying maximum resources to tackle violent crime and ensure public safety across South Africa.