March 13
South Africa: Gauteng Police Uncover an Illicit Alcohol Manufacturing Plant
The police in Gauteng arrested two Taiwan nationals who are suspected to be the owners of an illicit alcohol manufacturing plant in Westonaria on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. At the… Read more »
South Africa: 360 Suspects Arrested and Two Unlicensed Firearms Recovered in Tshwane
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane intensified crime-combatting efforts through Operation Shanela on Thursday, 13 March 2025, targeting the Akasia and… Read more »
March 12
Mozambique: One of the More Than 1500 Prisoners That Escaped From the Maputo Maximum Prison During Unrests Arrested in Sandton
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola has commended the SAPS Border Policing High Density Team for arresting a convicted… Read more »
March 11
South Africa: Galeshewe Police Serious and Violent Crimes Unit Request the Public Assistance in Tracing a Person of Interest
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South Africa: Hawks Granted Asset Forfeiture Order Worth Over R1.4 Million to the State
On 7 March 2025, the Asset Forfeiture Investigation (AFI) of the Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) of the Hawks in East London was granted by the Mthatha High Court,… Read more »
March 10
South Africa: Western Cape Police Commissioner Welcomes Lengthy Incarceration of GBVF Offenders
The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, welcomed the lengthy incarceration imposed on Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF)… Read more »
South Africa: Vala Umgodi Multidisciplinary Forces Nab Illegal Mining Suspects and, Impound Trucks
Following a significant Operations Vala Umgodi conducted on Saturday, 08 March 2025, respectively, at Dennilton in Sekhukhune District and Thohoyandou, in Vhembe District, five… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Limpopo Marathon Club Recognized for Excellent Achievements
The SAPS Limpopo Marathon Club actively participated in two prestigious marathon events over the weekend. Members showcased outstanding athletic performance and sportsmanship in… Read more »
South Africa: A 39-Year-Old Male Arrested in Mopani District for Raping a 16-Year-Old Girl
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March 07
South Africa: Police Arrest Suspects for Possession of Firearms, Ammunition and Drugs in Unrelated Incidents
Members attached to Mfuleni SAPS arrested an adult male for possession of two prohibited firearms, illegal possession of ammunition and possession of presumed stolen property on… Read more »
South Africa: Three People Shot Dead and Four Injured
The police are investigating a case of murder and attempted murder following a shooting incident that claimed the lives of three people, leaving four injured last night, 06 March… Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Sassa Grant Administrator Arrested for Alleged Corruption
The Rustenburg based Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team arrested a 42-year-old suspect in Mogwase on Thursday, 06 March 2025, on charges of corruption. Read more »
South Africa: 357 Suspects Arrested and One Unlicensed Firearm Recovered in Tshwane During Operation Shanela
On Thursday, 06 March 2025, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane conducted Operation Shanela within the Mamelodi and Eersterust policing precincts. Read more »
March 05
South Africa: Hawks Granted Preservation Order for Rubber Duck Tail Worth R150 000
The Gqeberha High Court successfully granted Hawks Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) and National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) preservation… Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit and Crime Intelligence Officers Seize 26 Firearms and 50 000 Mandrax Tablets
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service(SAPS), General Fannie Masemola commends the vigilance and commitment of the Anti-Gang unit (AGU) and Crime… Read more »
March 03
South Africa: Eight Bodies Retrieved After Vehicle Swept Into a Stream
The South African Police Service (SAPS) can confirm that eight bodies were recovered from a stream following a tragic incident where a vehicle ended in a stream. Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Woman in Court for Claiming On Behalf of Ghost Employees
Ntsebeng Marygold Moji (38) appeared before the Phuthaditjhaba Magistrates Court on 25 February 2025 on charges of fraud and money laundering. Read more »
South Africa: Carnarvon Man Incarcerated for 20 Years for Murder
The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, embraced the hefty sentence handed down to Romeo Adriaan van Wyk (21) for the murder of Maria Danster… Read more »
South Africa: Cable Theft Accused Sentenced to 15 Years Imprisonment
Mthozami Thukwayo (67) was sentenced by Molteno Regional court on 21 February 2025 for charges of damage to essential infrastructure and theft of copper cables. Read more »
South Africa: Police Management Responds to Reports On Social Media
The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in North West is still experiencing situations where some members of the community report cases or lodge complaints on or through… Read more »
February 25
South Africa: A Rape Accused Aged 52 Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
A 52-year-old male accused was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, by the Groblersdal Regional Court for raping his stepdaughter who was then 11 years old. Read more »
South Africa: Kamieskroon Police Intercept Consignment of Endangered Plants Worth Half a Million Rand
The swift response by Kamieskroon police led to the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of endangered plants worth approximately R500 000-00. Read more »
South Africa: Operation Vala Umgodi Netted 14 Foreign Nationals With Ammunition and Mining Equipment
Operation Vala Umgoli continues to yield positive results and this time around, members received information which led them to the arrest of 14 suspects, aged between 24 and 40 at… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape SAPS Releases 2024/2025 3rd Quarter Provincial Crime Statistics
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February 20
South Africa: Five Drug Dealers to Spend Long Time in Jail
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