Reiger Park shooting accused back in court for bail judgment

Reiger Park shooting accused back in court for bail judgment Nokuthula Khanyile Tue, 10/06/2026 - 09:15

JOHANNESBURG - The men accused of killing two South African Police Service Anti-Gang Unit officers and two women in Reiger Park are back in court as they await judgment on their bail applications.

The two Anti-Gang Unit officers were part of a crime-prevention team patrolling the area when they were allegedly ambushed.

In the chaos that followed, two women, who were not involved in the confrontation, were caught in the crossfire and also lost their lives.

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The accused have denied any involvement in the killings. They have presented alibis as part of their defence, maintaining that they were elsewhere when the shooting took place.

One of the main accused, Regan Collis, has also made a serious allegation about his alleged confession. Collis claims it was obtained under torture, challenging the circumstances under which the statement was made.

The court has also heard conflicting versions of CCTV evidence.

The State has relied on the footage as part of its case, while the defence has disputed aspects of what the CCTV shows and how it should be interpreted.

The State also alleges that the officers' service rifles were stolen during the attack.

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