Police are hunting gunmen who shot Sergeant Lungisile Rasmani in Walmer, Gqeberha.
It is alleged that Rasmani, 46, had just finished working on Wednesday evening.
He was opening the gate of his residence when he was allegedly accosted by three unknown men, and shot in the back.
According to police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the men are alleged to have taken his service pistol and a cellphone.
"Sergeant Rasmani, who is attached to Humewood Port of Entry, was rushed to hospital, where he is reported to be in a critical condition," Netshiunda said.
The national commissioner of police, General Khehla Sitole, ordered an immediate mobilisation of the 72-hour activation plan in search of the men.
Netshiunda said cases of attempted murder and robbery with a firearm have been opened for investigation.
GQEBERHA - MANHUNT LAUNCHED FOR 3 SUSPECTS AFTER COP IS SHOT IN THE BACK OUTSIDE HIS WALMER HOME
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