September 19
South Africa: Mining Companies Join SAPS in the Fight Against Illicit Mining in the Northern Cape
The Operation Vala Umgodi multi-disciplinary team in the Northern Cape, has welcomed the support from mining companies within the Francis Baard and Namakwa districts. Read more »
September 12
South Africa: Provincial Commissioner Hands Over 30 New Vehicle to Police Services
- The Provincial Commissioner for the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola accompanied by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Luntu… Read more »
South Africa: Attorney Arrested for Theft and Money Laundering
The Hawks' Bellville based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team have on 11 September 2024 arrested a 55-year-old Kobie Nieuwenhuis on a warrant. Read more »
June 12
South Africa: World Against Child Labour Day
The world's day "Against Child Labour" is observed on 12 June. The theme for 2024 is: "Let's act on our commitments: end child labour." We join the International Labour… Read more »
June 11
South Africa: Two Illegal Miners Sentenced to an Effective 45 Years' Imprisonment
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State Read more »
April 08
South Africa: Vala Umgodi Operation Leads to Arrest and Confiscations of Equipment Used for Illegal Mining
An integrated multi-disciplinary disruptive Vala Umgodi operation conducted in Hartbeespoortdam near Brits on Wednesday, 03 April 2024, resulted in the arrest of six suspects and… Read more »
March 13
South Africa: NPA - Asset Forfeiture Unit Convenes a Media Briefing in Kleinzee to Affirm Illegal Mining Successes
- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) delegation led by Advocate Damara joined by the Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, Major General Jacques Raymond… Read more »
March 12
South Africa: Ministry Assured the Construction of Police Stations At High Crime Areas of Cape Town Remain On Track
It is all systems go in the construction of more police stations in areas experiencing high crime volumes in the Western Cape Province. Read more »
February 28
South Africa: Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Releases Third Quarter Crime Statistics for the Year 2023/2024
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, joined by the MEC for Transport and Community Safety Ms Florence… Read more »
South Africa: Twelve Suspects Arrested During Operation Vala Umgodi in Namakwa District
The multi-disciplinary illicit mining operation "Vala Umgodi" by SAPS, SANDF and Department of Home Affairs, arrested 12 suspects for alleged illegal mining and trespassing in… Read more »
February 11
South Africa: Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Orders the Investigation Into the Circumstances That Led to the Fatal Crash Involving SAPS Van and a Civilian Vehicle
- The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered an immediate probe into the circumstances surrounding… Read more »
December 26, 2023
South Africa: Police in the OR Tambo District Continue Eradicating Illegal Firearms During Festive Season Operations
Continuous efforts by members in the OR Tambo District in ensuring that the communities enjoy a safe festive season by focussing on the eradication of illegal firearms, is… Read more »
August 07, 2023
South Africa: Integrated Police Deployments Dealing With Taxi Strike in the Western Cape
Integrated police deployments are currently dealing with incidents of public violence which erupted this morning in the Nyanga area as the looming taxi strike is yet to come to an… Read more »
August 04, 2023
South Africa: Police Ministry Assures Gauteng Communities of Sustained Action Against Illegal Mining
Media Statement by the Ministry of Police Read more »
April 26, 2023
South Africa: Three Suspects Arrested for Illegal Mining and Possession of Explosives
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January 08, 2023
South Africa: Eight Suspected Illegal Miners Die After It Appears They Were Trapped Underground Following Heavy Rains
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo Read more »
December 25, 2022
South Africa: Fifteen Dead in Gas Tanker Blast, Driver Arrested
On Saturday, 24 December 2022, in the evening following an explosion of a gas tanker in Boksburg, the police traced and arrested the driver of the tanker at a private hospital… Read more »
November 20, 2022
South Africa: Police On High Alert in Anticipation of Taxi Strike
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape Read more »
November 02, 2022
South Africa: Krugersdorp Police Investigate an Inquest Following the Discovery of 19 Bodies of Alleged Illegal Miners
The Police in Gauteng can confirm that on 02 November 2022 at about 15:00, members from SAPS Krugerdorp responded to a call following the discovery of 19 bodies of alleged illegal… Read more »