June 23, 2023
South Africa: Police Make a Breakthrough With an Arrest of a Prime Suspect Wanted in Connection With Brutal Killings of Five Illegal Miners in the Capricorn District
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June 22, 2023
South Africa: Accused in Digital Vibes-Related Matter Released On Bail
Joseph Themba Maja was released on bail with strict conditions after appearing in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 for two counts of… Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Africa: Protest Action - Police Maintain High Visibility in Diepsloot
The management of the police in Diepsloot has mobilised various units in the SAPS to monitor protest action that have now turned into sporadic burning of tyres and blocking of… Read more »
June 18, 2023
South Africa: Police Arrest Two Suspects, Recover Firearms Following Robbery At Shopping Mall in Ekurhuleni
Gauteng Police arrested two suspects and recovered hi-calibre firearms, ammunition, getaway cars, and explosives following a business robbery that took place at a jewellery shop in… Read more »
June 05, 2023
South Africa: SAPS Confirms Death of Senior Investigator
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola sadly confirms the death of one of the investigators into the Thabo Bester escape… Read more »
June 04, 2023
South Africa: Suspect Charged With Murder of Warren Rhoode to Appear in Court
A 41-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrate's court on Monday, 05 June 2023 after he was charged with the murder of Warren Rhoode whose body was… Read more »
June 03, 2023
South Africa: Convicted Police Slayer Slammed With a Hefty Sentence
33-year-old Arkim Phathisani Masuku was given a hefty sentence when he appeared in the Southern Gauteng High Court on 2 June 2023. He was facing an assortment of charges that… Read more »
South Africa: Manhunt Underway After Seven Men Killed At Glebelands Hostel
Police at Umlazi have opened a docket containing seven counts of murder and two attempted murders following a shooting incident that claimed seven lives at the Glebelands Hostel in… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Accused Sentenced for House Robbery in Sekhukhune District
A 38-year-old male accused Richard Morobola who resides at Ga-Masemola village was sentenced to an effective eight year imprisonment by the Nebo Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 31… Read more »
June 02, 2023
South Africa: Interpol Fugitive Arrested in Paarl
A 55-year-old suspect will be appearing this morning, 02 June 2023 in Paarl Magistrates' court following a joint operation by the Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation and… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: Four People Gunned Down in Manenberg
Manenberg police are investigating the circumstances that led to the death of four males during two separate incidents last night 31 May 2023, not long after each other. Read more »
May 18, 2023
South Africa: Copper Cable Syndicate Convicted
Ernisto Siquque (34), Alfred Makamu (28), Edson Mbiza (31), Msindisi Mbeki(38) and Elvis Mathabela (21) were convicted before the Tlhabane Magistrates' court on 17 May 2023. It is… Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Dealing in Endangered Pangolin
Collaborative efforts to curb the scourge of wildlife trafficking between the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation, CIC National Security, D-Dass and Hoedspruit Farmawatch… Read more »
May 21, 2023
South Africa: Several Suspects Arrested and Unlicensed Firearms, Ammunition and Drugs Taken Off the Streets in Western Cape
Police members mandate to create a safe and secure environment in all communities yielded positive results when they arrested several suspects in the Western Cape. Read more »
May 09, 2023
South Africa: Police Exhuming 1976 Activist Thola Mosala's Body
The East London based Crimes Against The State (CATS) of Serious Organised Crime Investigation of the Hawks wishes to notify the public about exhumation of the body of the late… Read more »
May 03, 2023
South Africa: SAPS Apologises to the Krugersdorp Rape Victims for the Release of Their Personal Information
National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola has tendered a public apology to the victims of the Krugersdorp attack where eight women were raped in July 2022. Read more »
May 02, 2023
South Africa: Suspect Arrested With Suspected Stolen Property From Fish River Resort
A 33-year-old woman from Prudhoe village in the Amathole district appeared in the Peddie magistrate court this morning, 02 May 2023, for allegedly being in possession of suspected… Read more »
May 01, 2023
South Africa: Intensified Policing Interventions in Conflict-Hit Majola Village
A major step has been taken towards setting a foundation for peace, in the conflict stricken Majola villages of Port St Johns in the Eastern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: Another Two People Arrested in Thabo Bester Escape Saga
Two former employees who were dismissed by G4S were arrested on Monday, 01 May 2023, at their place of residence in Bloemfontein. Read more »
April 26, 2023
South Africa: Three Suspects Arrested for Illegal Mining and Possession of Explosives
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April 22, 2023
South Africa: Police Killers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
On Friday 21 April 2023, Verulam Regional Court sentenced two accused, Nkosikhona Luthuli (28) and Kusakwendoda Luthuli (42) to life imprisonment for the murder of Sergeant… Read more »
April 19, 2023
South Africa: Thabo Bester Escape Case - Another Employee Linked to G4S Arrested
A security guard employed by G4S is expected to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 20 April 2023. Read more »
South Africa: Three Post Office Employees Gunned Down in Eastern Cape
Police are on the hunt for suspects involved in separate incidents where three post office employees were senselessly gunned down in Jaca locality on Monday, 17 April 2023 and a… Read more »
South Africa: Radio Presenter's Ex-Husband Sentenced
Mr Mackenzie Ratselane (41) was sentenced by the Bloemfontein magistrate court today for attempted murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and the illegal possession of… Read more »
April 12, 2023
South Africa: Police Make More Arrests in the Thabo Bester Escape Case
A 44-year-old man is expected to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate Court on Thursday, 13 April 2023 following his arrest on Tuesday, 11 April 2023. Read more »