November 08
South Africa: Most Wanted Suspect Fatally Shot At Gqeberha
In a decisive attempt to eradicate unlicensed firearms and trace wanted suspects police are watchful during their crime prevention duties to ensure a free crime zone. Read more »
November 07
South Africa: Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Confers Ranks to 164 Police Officials
The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, together with Deputy Provincial Commissioners and District Commissioners, has conferred ranks to… Read more »
November 06
South Africa: An Investigation Is Underway After a Business Robbery, Three Zimbabwean Nationals Shot, One Succumbed to Injuries
An investigation is underway following a business robbery at Elukwatini in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 06 November 2024 at about 01h30 am. Read more »
November 01
South Africa: Three Suspects Nabbed for Stock Theft in Mahwelereng Policing Precinct
Police nabbed three male suspects aged between 27 and 34 for stealing goats, sheep, and chickens at Mapela, Ga-Chaba village and in Mahwelereng Zone 2, under policing area of… Read more »
South Africa: Help Police to Reunite Ernest Rachmann (74) With His Family
Police in Leslie are requesting members of the public to assist in reuniting Mr Ernest Rachmann aged (74) from Leslie with his family. Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspects Appear in Bela-Bela Court On Alleged Fraud and Money Laundering Cases
Luhan Holtzhausen (26), Director of Agri IP Pty Ltd, along with accomplices Kristi Holtzhausen (29), Henry Hugo Holtzhausen (55), and Janene Holtzhausen (59), appeared in the… Read more »
October 29
South Africa: Police Confiscate Drugs With an Estimated Street Value of R1 Million in Parow
In the fight against the dealing and use of drugs in the Western Cape, police officers from the Anti-Economical and Extortion Task Team continued to root out the illegal trade of… Read more »
South Africa: Former Police Sergeant Alongside Constable and Reservist Appear in Court On Corruption Cases
A 52-year-old former Police Sergeant, Andries Mafalo, previously attached to the Lebowakgomo Police Station, along with ex-colleagues Constable Steve Segoale (40) and Reservist… Read more »
October 24
South Africa: Alleged Diamond Investment Scammers Appear in Court
Nine accused, Louis Petrus Liebenberg (60) his wife Desiree Liebenberg (50), Magdelena Petronella Kleynhans (54), Johannes Petrus Badenhorst (41), Helena Dorothea Amy Schulenburg… Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Facing Murder and Attempted Murder Charges to Appear in Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court
A 44-year-old male suspect is scheduled to appear in Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court for a bail application on Friday, 25 October 2024 on charges of murder and attempted murder. Read more »
South Africa: Facebook Serial Rapist Sentenced to Two Life Terms Imprisonment Plus 60 Years'
Thohoyandou High Court in Vhembe District sentenced a 35-year-old Mikovhe Vincent Makhavhu to two life terms imprisonment and an additional 60 years' for rape, compelled sexual… Read more »
South Africa: Trio, Nabbed for Rhino Poaching, Remanded in Custody
Three alleged rhino poachers appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Wednesday 23 October 2024, facing an additional charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and… Read more »
October 23
South Africa: Eight Suspects Arrested On an Alleged Diamond Investment Scam
A mutli- disciplinary operation led by Northern Cape Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit resulted to the arrest of eight suspects who are alleged to have been… Read more »
South Africa: Police Probe Shooting Incident, Five Men Found Dead Inside a Shack in New Brighton
Police are investigating a case of murder (five counts), after the recovery of five bodies (men) with gunshot wounds inside a shack at Chris Hani informal settlement in New… Read more »
October 22
South Africa: Durban High Court Grants Preservation Order Against Money Counting Machines
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) Read more »
South Africa: Accused Appear in Court for Alleged Theft of National School Nutrition Program Funds
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South Africa: Police Are On the Lookout for the Suspect Following the Rape and Murder of a Six-Year-Old in Soweto
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South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Alleged Rape of Two Siblings At Zamani Near Memel
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October 08
South Africa: Four to Remain in Custody After Alleged Assault On a Two-Year-Old Boy and His Siblings
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South Africa: Update - SAPS Arrests Four More Suspects for Extortion At Chinese Shops in Milnerton
The arrest of seven Public Order Police officials on Sunday evening, 06 October 2024, for extortion at two Chinese shops in Milnerton, led to the arrest of an eighth police… Read more »
October 07
South Africa: Another Deadly Mass Shooting in Eastern Cape
The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola will meet with the Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection, Lieutenant… Read more »
South Africa: Manhunt Launched After Six Patrollers Were Fatally Shot, Four Wounded Near Qumbu
The Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene strongly condemns the senseless and a brutal ambush of community patrollers, where six people… Read more »
South Africa: Drug Mule Arrested At OR Tambo Rushed to Hospital
The Deputy National Commissioner responsible for policing, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili confirms that the drug mule arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Sunday has… Read more »
October 03
South Africa: Former Steinhoff Chief Financial Officer Sentenced to 10 Years Imprisonment
The Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced Andries Benjamin La Grange (50), the former Chief Financial Officer of Steinhoff, to 10 years' direct imprisonment,… Read more »
October 01
South Africa: 37-Year-Old Suspect to Appear in Court for Possession of Illegal Firearm in Mamone Village, Jane Furse
The SAPS Sekhukhune District Detectives, in collaboration with Jane Furse Visible Policing conducted an intelligence-led operation on 30 September 2024 following credible… Read more »