Top Cop Promises: NMB Flying Squad get two cars and a promise of more
The Flying Squad in Nelson Mandela Bay received two new vehicles, but their garages are far from full. And while they can resume their duties, their unions are negotiating for more cars and keeping an eye on a shake-up in their unit’s management.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Flying Squad, known as the "Dying Squad," received two new high-performance vehicles, but still faces challenges in fulfilling its duties. Eastern Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Vuyisile Ncata visited the unit and promised more cars would be delivered soon. However, the unit's union representatives insist on at least eight more vehicles to effectively perform their duties.
The provincial commissioner is reportedly unhappy with the command structure of the unit and may reshuffle its management. The Flying Squad was back on the road after a parliamentary oversight visit in November 2025, with members using private vehicles to recover 11 stolen firearms. Ncata acknowledged the embarrassment of the unit's situation and assured improvements in vehicle maintenance.
Nonetheless, the Nelson Mandela Bay Flying Squad continues to struggle with vehicle shortages and command structure issues.
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