South Africa: High Density Operation Shanela Continues to Squeeze the Space for Criminals With More Than 5,000 Actions By Police

The North West police, working with other role players, will continue to work hard through enhanced crime prevention and combatting operations. This is evident as operations… Read more »

South Africa: Five KZN Men Nabbed for Possession of Unlicensed Firearms and Ammunition

Five occupants, who were traveling in a white VW Polo, were detained and charged for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition (two counts), after two firearms with… Read more »

South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Contravention of the Drug and Drug Trafficking Act

A (44) year old suspect has been arrested by members of the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime on Thursday, 19 September 2024 in Bedfordview for Contravention of the Drugs and Drug… Read more »

South Africa: Mining Companies Join SAPS in the Fight Against Illicit Mining in the Northern Cape

The Operation Vala Umgodi multi-disciplinary team in the Northern Cape, has welcomed the support from mining companies within the Francis Baard and Namakwa districts. Read more »

South Africa: Enrico Slawers to Stay in Jail for 57 Years

- The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, applauded the members attached to the Anti-Gang Unit for their sterling investigation which… Read more »

South Africa: Murder and Armed Robbery Suspect Fatally Wounded in a Shootout With Police in Welbedacht - One Arrested

- A 47-year-old suspect who was wanted for the torture and double murder of his father and his stepmother was arrested after a high speed vehicle chase on the N2 southbound near… Read more »

South Africa: Police Launch Intensive Search for Suspects Who Shot and Killed Seven People in Highflats

DURBAN - The Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has deployed a Provincial Team to spearhead the investigations and a search for suspects… Read more »

South Africa: Suspects Behind Bars for Firearm and Drugs Related Charges

- The members attached to Maitland Flying Squad continue to ensure that they eradicate the illegal distribution of drugs and firearms in our communities which are regarded as the… Read more »

South Africa: Minister of Police Returns From the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, Held in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China

The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, has returned from attending the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum, held in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China. This… Read more »

South Africa: Provincial Commissioner Hands Over 30 New Vehicle to Police Services

- The Provincial Commissioner for the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola accompanied by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Luntu… Read more »

South Africa: Suspects Behind Bars for Dealing in Drug S in the Garden Route District

- Midweek crime combatting operations in the Garden Route District ensured that two suspects find themselves behind bars for dealing in drugs whilst 12 wanted suspects were… Read more »

South Africa: Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State - Serial Rapists Successfully Prosecuted

- A serial rapist that could be linked to four cases was successfully prosecuted and sentenced to serve more than 30 years' in jail for incidents dating as far back as 2017. Read more »

South Africa: Limpopo Provincial Commissioner Condemns the Killing of Two Unknown African Males in a Mob Justice Attack

- The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has condemned the killing of two unknown African males in a mob justice attack at Moteti… Read more »

South Africa: Attorney Arrested for Theft and Money Laundering

The Hawks' Bellville based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team have on 11 September 2024 arrested a 55-year-old Kobie Nieuwenhuis on a warrant. Read more »

South Africa: Two Alleged Drug Dealers Appear in Mahwelereng Magistrate Court

Two suspects, believed to be part of a drug syndicate operating in Mahwelereng, made a brief court appearance on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. They were remanded in custody until… Read more »

South Africa: Anti-Gang Unit Removes Firearms and Ammunition From the Streets

Partnership policing contributed in the arrest of two suspects in two separate occasions on Monday night, 09 September 2024, in the Elsies River policing area when members of the… Read more »

South Africa: Help Police Find Missing Semphiwe Manjani of Meloding

The Police are looking for Semphiwe Manjani (36) who was last seen on Tuesday, 21 May 2024, at his home. Read more »

South Africa: Lengthy Sentence for Zimbabwean National Convicted of Possession and Transporting of Illicit Cigarettes

A Zimbabwean national, Sidalokuhle Ncube (45), has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for possession and transporting of illicit cigarettes. Read more »

South Africa: Cape Town Family Rescued After Kidnapping Ordeal, One Arrested

A 34-year-old suspect believed to be a member of a syndicate that is responsible for yet another kidnapping in the Western Cape area has been arrested on Thursday, 05 September… Read more »

South Africa: Family Murderer Sentenced to Four Life Terms

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi welcomed four life terms imposed to Siyabonga Richard Sangweni (32) by the… Read more »

South Africa: Police in Tonga Are Working Hard to Trace a Rape Suspect Who Targets Learners As They Fo to School

The Police in Tonga are working hard to trace a rape suspect who targets learners as they travel to school. Police also urge learners to be vigilant and be aware of their… Read more »

South Africa: Over 12,000 Suspects Arrested and 493 Firearms Removed From Society During August Operations

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested 12 454 suspects and removed 493 firearms from wrong hands during various operations in the month of August 2024. Read more »

South Africa: Operation Shanela Results in Nine Alleged Precious Metals Thieves Arrested in Davel

Following the arrest of six suspects accused for stealing chrome and copper in Bethal on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, an additional nine suspects were arrested for allegedly stealing… Read more »

South Africa: Police Find Burned Truck With Four Bodies Inside

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South Africa: Undocumented Foreign Nationals Arrested During Vala Umgodi Operation Appear in Court

As part of addressing illegal mining , 32 undocumented foreign nationals arrested during the integrated "Vala Umgodi" operation in Mooinooi and Mogwase appeared in the Brits… Read more »