June 12
South Africa: World Against Child Labour Day
The world's day "Against Child Labour" is observed on 12 June. The theme for 2024 is: "Let's act on our commitments: end child labour." We join the International Labour… Read more »
South Africa: 12 Accused Appeared in Court for Contravening the Tax Administration Act
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June 11
South Africa: Western Cape Detectives Charge Two Suspects for Khayelitsh Multiple Murder Case
As part of ongoing investigations into the murder of three children and a 30 year old man as well as nine attempted murders in Khayelitsha on Saturday, Provincial Serious Violent… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Police Arrested One Suspect Who Is Linked to the Murder of Two Children and Two Other People in Soshanguve
The police in Gauteng have arrested one suspect, aged 35, who is linked to the alleged murder of two girls, aged four and seven years, as well as two other people in Soshanguve on… Read more »
South Africa: Two Illegal Miners Sentenced to an Effective 45 Years' Imprisonment
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South Africa: Two Male Suspects Involved in House Robbery and Attempted Rape, Appear Before Court
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South Africa: Magatle Police Investigate a Murder and Inquest Case Following the Discovery of Lifeless Bodies of a Couple At Home
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April 08
South Africa: Operation Vala Umgodi Stamping the Authority of the State in Lejweleputswa
More suspects were arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi in the Free State and continues in the area of Lejweleputswa to address illegal mining. Read more »
South Africa: Vala Umgodi Operation Leads to Arrest and Confiscations of Equipment Used for Illegal Mining
An integrated multi-disciplinary disruptive Vala Umgodi operation conducted in Hartbeespoortdam near Brits on Wednesday, 03 April 2024, resulted in the arrest of six suspects and… Read more »
April 07
South Africa: Police Arrest Duo for Possession of Copper Cables During Crime Intelligence Driven Operation
- In a continuous effort to clamp down on non-ferrous metal related criminality, a Crime Intelligence driven operation by members of Brits Visible Policing and District Trio Task… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Remains Focused On Combating Crimes
Operation Shanela, remains focused in clamping down on crime in the province. This is evident in the weekly arrests and police actions executed since Monday, 01 April 2024 until… Read more »
April 06
South Africa: Accused Persons Appear in Court for Business Robbery, Attempted Murder and Unlawful Possession of Firearm
- Reabetswe Seeti (28) and Tiabu Mthimunyi (32) appeared before the Brits Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 4 April 2024, for business robbery, attempted murder and unlawful… Read more »
April 04
South Africa: Carnavon FCs Detectives Secure Two Separate Statutory Rape
Detectives attached to the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit recently secured two separate statutory rape convictions. Read more »
April 01
South Africa: Thohoyandou Police Launch Manhunt for Husband Following Fatal Shooting of Wife
Thohoyandou Police have launched a massive manhunt following the tragic murder of a 45-year-old woman by her husband during a church service sermon at Makonde Shadani village on… Read more »
March 31
South Africa: High Density Disruptive Operation Vala Umgodi Continues to Squeeze Criminal Activities to Zero Over Easter Weekend in Limpopo
The High Density Disruptive Operation Vala Umgodi has made commendable breakthrough after arresting a total number of eighty-five suspects over the Easter weekend within the five… Read more »
March 29
Botswana: Limpopo Bus Accident - South Africa's Interpol Office Confirms All 46 Passengers Were Botswana Citizens - Search for More Bodies Underway
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March 27
South Africa: Siyabonga Mbotyi Sentenced to Life in Prison
The acting Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape police, Major General Preston Voskuil, praised Lwandle detectives for their unwavering commitment and dedication that led to… Read more »
South Africa: A 27-Year-Old Male Suspect Arrested in Connection With Alleged Murder of a 38-Year-Old Male in Smashblock
A 27-year-old male suspect was arrested for murder of a 38-year-old male, which took place at Smashblock near Northam on Sunday, 24 March 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Police Launch Investigation Into Shooting Incident Following Robbery in Giyani
The Police in Giyani have commenced an investigation into a shooting incident that occurred subsequent to a robbery, resulting in the death of one suspect and injury to the other. Read more »
South Africa: Two More Suspects Including a Police Officer Arrested for Cousins' Kidnapping
A multi-disciplinary team tasked to investigate the Mohammed cousins' kidnapping, effected two more arrests on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. The suspects include a police Sergeant… Read more »
March 26
South Africa: Notorious Wanted Suspect Nabbed Following a Shootout With Police in Seshego
Police in Limpopo have apprehended a notorious suspect after a tense shootout, accentuating the relentless pursuit of justice and the commitment to ensuring the safety and security… Read more »
March 21
South Africa: Police Launch Manhunt After Security Officer Shot and Wounded His Colleague in Bela Bela
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Bela-Bela has launched an intensive manhunt following an incident in which a security officer allegedly shot and wounded a colleague. The… Read more »
South Africa: Three Suspected Hitmen Fatally Wounded in Shootout With Police
Three suspected hitmen were shot and fatally wounded when they started a gunfight with police in Eshowe on Thursday afternoon, 21 March 2024. Read more »
March 13
South Africa: Operation Vala Umgodi Pounced On Alleged Drug Dealers in Hartswater
- A collective group consisting of members of Vala Umgodi under the overall Command of Colonel Jacob Moloi and Operational Commander Lieutenant Colonel Tumi Seleke, the Kimberley… Read more »
South Africa: NPA - Asset Forfeiture Unit Convenes a Media Briefing in Kleinzee to Affirm Illegal Mining Successes
- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) delegation led by Advocate Damara joined by the Acting Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, Major General Jacques Raymond… Read more »
