South Africa: Suspect Behind R1.5 Million Investment Scam Nabbed

A 45-year-old suspect was arrested by the Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team on Tuesday, 21 September 2021 for allegedly running an investment scam worth… Read more »

South Africa: Mpumalanaga Provincial Commissioner Welcomes Hefty Sentence Handed Down to Rapist and Murderer

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has welcomed a hefty sentence handed down to Sbusiso Nkosi,… Read more »

South Africa: Accused Convicted for Dealing in Platinum

Tifirenyika Matoro (36) was convicted and sentenced by the Bafokeng Magistrate's Court yesterday, 13 September 2021 for dealing in platinum. Read more »

South Africa: Police and State Security Ministers Allay Fears of Political Violence Following Deadly Shooting At a Political Gathering in Inanda

Security Cluster Ministers have assured the nation, that ensuring a free fair and safe election is non-negotiable. Read more »

South Africa: Suspects in Groot Mier Murder Remain Behind Bars

Anelda Plaatjies was brutally bludgeoned to death on 12 May 2020 with an alleged blunt object at the suspects' home in Groot Mier near Rietfontein. Read more »

South Africa: Male Arrested for Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition

On Tuesday 14 September 2021, a 67-year-old male was arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Read more »

South Africa: Suspect Sought for Murder of an Elderly Woman

Police are seeking the assistance of the community in locating the suspect behind the rape and killing of an elderly woman on Monday, 06 September 2021 in Lwandlana Locality, at… Read more »

South Africa: Accused Sentenced to 35 Years Imprisonment

A 34-year-old John Komane was recently sentenced to 35-years direct imprisonment by the Bloemfontein High Court. Read more »

South Africa: Knysna K9 Cracks Down On R252,000 Worth of Illegal Dagga

Efforts by the Police to eradicate drug trafficking through intelligence-driven approach, yielded positive results when members attached to the Tsitsikamma K9 ( Knysna Dog Unit)… Read more »

South Africa: Stolen Vehicles and Cellphones Seized By Police

A multi-disciplinary operation was held in the Plessislaer and surrounding areas, which led to the successful recovery of stolen motor vehicles and various stolen goods. Read more »

South Africa: EC SAPS Ensures School Safety Through Enhanced Partnership in Gqeberha

To fulfil the mandate of ensuring and maintaining school safety, the South African Police Service in the Eastern Cape, together with different stakeholders, visited Masiphathisane… Read more »

South Africa: Two Males Arrested for Possession of Dagga in Cofimvaba

On Monday the 13 September 2021 two males aged 29 and 35 were arrested for possession of dagga in the Joe Slovo locality of Cofimvaba. Read more »

South Africa: Alleged Fraudster Before Court

Custodio Solomon Mavie (47) appeared before the Rustenburg Magistrates' Court today on a charge of fraud. He will remain in custody until his next court appearance on Tuesday, 21… Read more »

South Africa: Two Men Arrested for Possession and Dealing in Drugs

Yesterday at 11:45, police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit conducted an operation in the Tongaat area which resulted in the arrest of two men who were dealing in… Read more »

South Africa: Tactical Response Team Arrest Suspect and Seize Firearm

On Monday the 13 September 2021 the Tactical Response Team arrested a 67-year-old male after he was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Read more »

South Africa: Postmasburg SAPS Hosts Public Competition As Part of Sobriety Week

Postmasburg SAPS in conjunction with the Northern Cape Liquor Board and the Departments of Education and Health and Tsantsabane Alcohol and Drug Services hosted a public speaking… Read more »

South Africa: North West Police Officer Dismissed

A North West police officer was on Tuesday, 31 August 2021, dismissed during a Departmental Trial in terms of the SAPS Discipline Regulations 2016, after he allegedly impregnated… Read more »

South Africa: Police Busted Three Suspects in Manenberg

Members of the Flying Squad were busy observing the movement of occupants in a VW Polo, involved in committing armed robberies in different parts of the metropole, when they… Read more »

South Africa: Hillcrest Police Station Closed for Decontamination

All communities serviced by the Hillcrest police station are advised that this police station has been temporarily closed due to one of its members, at the Hillcrest CSC who tested… Read more »

South Africa: Suspect in Court for Possession of Allegedly Stolen Goods

Yesterday, 13 September 2021 the Hawks members from the Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Metro Police Drug team and Crime Intelligence arrested a 39-year-old suspect… Read more »

South Africa: Bakkie Driver Due in Court for Dealing in Drugs

A 27-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Carolina Magistrates' Court today, 14 September 2021 for dealing in drugs after he was arrested by the members of the Hawks'… Read more »

South Africa: Police Appeal for Help in Locating a Missing Female

Police in Mmabatho are appealing to members of the community to assist in locating 48-year-old Nikiwe Elsie Matiwane, residing in phase 3, Extension 39, Mmabatho. Read more »

South Africa: Roadmap to Clean Audit Session Post Audit Action Plan - 2020/21 AGSA Audit Outcomes

This morning was filled with high excitement and expectations as the tranquillity of the Klein Kariba lodge was sipping through the air waves when the SAPS National management… Read more »

South Africa: More Than 100 Suspects Arrested During Women's Month Operations

Females from Free State engaged in August Women's Month operations and activities aimed at addressing issues pertaining to Gender Based Violence. The operations which were focused… Read more »

South Africa: Provincial Commissioner Commends Members for Swiftly Arresting Suspects in Connection With the Hijacking Incident, Whilst Condemning the Looting Thereafter

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has praised members of the SAPS in Hazyview for responding swiftly to a hijacking… Read more »