Three suspects have been shot and killed by police in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.
Its believed that one of the suspects is Dalindzolo Mareke who is alleged to be amongst extortionists who were demanding a protection fee from residents of Mthatha West.
Details around the shooting incident are still sketchy at the moment but its reported that the incident occurred near Mthatha West.
Meanwhile, Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron earlier today said it's clear that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is determined to tackle extortion in the country.
Yesterday, Mchunu revealed plans in the National Assembly to tackle escalating extortion.
