July 01
South Africa: Police Are Hot On the Heels of Rhino Poaching Suspects
The Members of SAPS Limpopo, Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STESU) in Makhado have launched a massive manhunt for the suspects who reportedly killed and dehorned the… Read more »
June 24
South Africa: Glen Game Farm Worker Mauled to Death By a Lioness
A game farm worker was mauled to death by a lioness while fixing the fence and installing a gate. Read more »
South Africa: More Than 1000 Arrested During Operation Shanela in the Free State
Police in the Free State Province, together with other government departments and other security clusters, managed to arrest 1 058 suspects for various crimes, including wanted… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Phakisa Yields Success in Coastal Areas of the Namakwa District
- The multi-disciplinary operation known as Operation Phakisa was executed between Thursday, 20 June 2024 and Sunday, 23 June 2024 in Port Nolloth, Kleinsee, Groenrivier, Alexander… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Kukula Leads to Arrest of Over 400 Suspects
- In a significant victory against crime in Limpopo Province, the South African Police Service's weekly Operation Kukula, resulted in the arrest of 462 suspects involved in various… Read more »
South Africa: Three Police Officers Apprehended for Corruption and Defeating the Ends of Justice Appeared Before Court
- Three Police officers stationed at Seshego Police Station made their initial court appearance at Seshego Magistrate's Court on the 24 June 2024, facing charges of corruption and… Read more »
June 22
South Africa: Gauteng Police Urge Social Media Users to Desist From Instilling Fear in the Communities Affected By Gang Violence
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June 21
South Africa: Company Director and Tax Practitioner Appear in Court for Allegations of Fraudulent VAT Returns
Cecillia Nomvume Makaula (58) a company director, Ayanda Peyana (41) a tax practitioner and their business entity appeared before the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crime Court on… Read more »
South Africa: IEC Commissioner Arrested for R1.2 Million Trust Graft
The Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) arrested a 62-year-old suspect who was entrusted with managing the Corporate Social Investment Programme (CSI) of a… Read more »
South Africa: IEC Commissioner Arrested R1.2 Million Trust Graft
Dr Nomsa Praisy Masuku (62) a former Standard Bank employee and current Independent Electoral Commission official appeared in the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court… Read more »
June 20
South Africa: Life of the Late Constable Akhona Ndzingo Celebrated At a Memorial Service in Khayelitsha
The Deputy Provincial Commissioners for Support Services and Crime Detection, Major General Preston Voskuil and Major General Bongani Maqashalala were accompanied by the City of… Read more »
South Africa: Four Murder Accused Remain in Custody Following Their Arrests and Court Appearances
Mmapula Seletedi (29), Lesego Seletedi (39), Lorato Molefe (37) and Goitseone Seletedi (28) were remanded in custody upon appearance in the Molopo Magistrates' Court in Mmabatho on… Read more »
South Africa: Accused Sentenced to R10,000 Fine or Three Years' Imprisonment for Corruption
Judith Baloyi (41) has been sentenced by the Vosloorus Regional Court for Corruption on Tuesday, 18 June 2024 for Corruption. Read more »
South Africa: Police Launch a Search for Malicious Damage to Property, Arson, Murder and Attempted Murder Suspects
The Provincial Anti-Gang Unit launched a manhunt following the torching of cars and shooting incidents that occurred at approximately 23:15 on Monday, 17 June 2024, at Extension… Read more »
South Africa: Police Investigates Double Murder
The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit in Gqeberha are on the hunt for two suspects who fatally shot two people at the trucker's inn in Markman yesterday morning, 19 June… Read more »
June 19
South Africa: Copper Cable Thieves Nabbed At Dumping Site in Wrenchville
On Wednesday, 19 June 2024, Wrenchville SAPS were conducting stop and search actions when they received information regarding suspected stolen copper cables at a dumping site. Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Miner Sentenced for Possession of Unwrought Gold
Mokete Mahamo (50) was sentenced to four years' imprisonment or R25 000 fine on a charge of Possession of unwrought gold, as well as thirty (30) days imprisonment or R500-00 fine… Read more »
South Africa: Wynberg Police Needs Assistance to Trace Murder Suspects
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South Africa: Court Absconder Remanded in Custody for Contempt of Court
Mbhasoshi Amos Zulu (41), appeared in Bethal Magistrate Court on Wednesday, 19 June 2024 for contempt of court including fraud and money laundering. The case was postponed to 20… Read more »
South Africa: Three Police Members, Facing Charges of Kidnapping and Extortion, Remanded in Custody in the Waterberg District
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June 18
South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested for Dealing in Drugs At OR Tambo International Airport
Pieter Johan Cristie (51) and Belinda Butcher (52) were arrested on Sunday, 16 June 2024 at the OR Tambo International Airport by members of the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime… Read more »
South Africa: Traffic Department Employee Nabbed for Fraud
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June 17
South Africa: Multidisciplinary Team Arrests Suspects for Murder, House Robbery, Kidnapping and Possession of Suspected Stolen Goods
A multi-disciplinary team consisting of the Swartruggens and Bojanala Sub-District 2 Detectives Task Team, Rustenburg Crime Intelligence, Rustenburg Public Order Police (POP) and… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Continues to Stamp the Authority of the State in the Northern Cape
The week long Operation Shanela actions secured the arrest of 242 perpetrators across the Northern Cape. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Police Offers R100 000 Reward for Information That Could Lead to the Arrest of Soshanguve Murder Suspect
The police in Gauteng are offering a reward of R100 000.00 to any person who can assist the police with information that can lead to the arrest and successful conviction of Dennis… Read more »