Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia is expected to visit the area following the recovery to brief members of the media.
Crowds of community members looked on as police forensics continued with their investigation.
Police said the members were part of a crime-prevention team patrolling the area when they heard gunshots.
The officers drove towards the source of the shooting, where they were allegedly ambushed and killed.
The recovery of two R5 rifles could provide critical a link to the attack as police hunt for those responsible for the attack.
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Dimakatso Leshoro
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