March 21
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 »
South Africa: Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Limpopo Has Commended the Swift Action of SAPS Members Following the Arrest of Two Armed Suspects Involved in a Robbery At a Cash Loan Business
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has commended the swift action of SAPS members following the… Read more »
March 12
South Africa: 464 Suspects Nabbed for Various Offenses During Operation Kukula (Shanela) Executed Across Limpopo Province
- A total number of 464 suspects were apprehended for various offenses across the province through high-density Operation Kukula (Shanela), conducted from 04 March 2024 until… Read more »
South Africa: Ministry Assured the Construction of Police Stations At High Crime Areas of Cape Town Remain On Track
It is all systems go in the construction of more police stations in areas experiencing high crime volumes in the Western Cape Province. Read more »
March 10
South Africa: Police in Gauteng Arrest More Than a 1000 Suspects During Weekend Operation Shanela
The multi-disciplinary Provincial Operation Shanela took to the streets of Tshwane on Saturday and Sunday evening where over 300 suspects were arrested for possession of stolen… Read more »
March 08
South Africa: Murder Suspect Sought, Up to R50 000 Reward Offered
North West Provincial Organised Crime Unit is searching for a 42-year-old, Pedro Francisco Cossa, who was allegedly involved in the murder of Stephen Moagi (42). Read more »
March 07
South Africa: Former Dihlabeng Manager Arrested
Former Dihlabeng Local Municipality manager, Phakiso Patrick Mokoena (40), was arrested in Bethlehem on Thursday, 7 March 2024 by Serious Corruption Investigation. He made an… Read more »
March 04
South Africa: Hawks Arrest a Police Constable for Acts of Corruption
The Serious Corruption Investigation and Priority Crime Management Centre teams of the Hawks based in George in co-operation with the Public Order Police have on 04 March 2024… Read more »
March 01
South Africa: Over R2 Million Worth of Illicit Cigarettes Confiscated By Police in the ZF Mgcawu District
Members of Upington Border Police assisted by Kimberley Crime Intelligence, ZFM Highway Patrol, Upington POP and SARS Customs responded to information about alleged illicit… Read more »
February 29
South Africa: Two Foreign National Male Suspects Nabbed for Human Trafficking After Attempt to Smuggle 24 Undocumented Immigrants
- Limpopo police have apprehended two foreign males suspected of human trafficking. The arrest, which took place on Wednesday, 28 February 2024 in Morebeng, followed a rigorous… Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Visible Task Team Jointly With Other Forces Nab Suspects for Various Crimes Across Limpopo Province
- The SAPS Limpopo dedicated Visible Task Team, operating across the province, has successfully apprehended several suspects linked to a spate of serious crimes that have plagued… Read more »
South Africa: Roodepan SAPS Detectives Traced and Arrested Seven Murder Suspects in the Free State Province
A team of Roodepan SAPS detectives traced and arrested seven suspects who have been evading court appearance dates and have been on the run from the police after being released on… Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Nabbed for Possession of Illegal Firearms
The Hawks' National Priority Violent Crime team together with Crime Intelligence and SAPS Muizenberg members have on 28 February 2024, arrested Andrew Theologo (54), on a warrant… Read more »
South Africa: Police Arrest Two Suspects and Seize Over R8 Million Worth of Counterfeit Goods During a Takedown Operation in Rustenburg
- Police seized counterfeit goods worth over R8 million and arrested two suspects on Thursday, 29 February 2023 during an integrated takedown operation in Rustenburg. Police also… Read more »
February 28
South Africa: Twelve Suspects Arrested During Operation Vala Umgodi in Namakwa District
The multi-disciplinary illicit mining operation "Vala Umgodi" by SAPS, SANDF and Department of Home Affairs, arrested 12 suspects for alleged illegal mining and trespassing in… Read more »
South Africa: Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Releases Third Quarter Crime Statistics for the Year 2023/2024
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, joined by the MEC for Transport and Community Safety Ms Florence… Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Three Detectives Arrested for Alleged Corruption
The Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation members arrested three police detectives aged 39, 44 and 48 on Monday, 26 February 2024, for alleged corruption. They were arrested at a… Read more »
South Africa: Three Male Suspects Arrested for Stock Theft in Moeding Village
- Three African male suspects between the age of 27 and 52 were arrested during an intelligence-driven operation at Moeding village Dennilton policing area, Sekhukhune District,… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Kukula (Shanela) Conducted At High Contact Crime Policing Precincts in Limpopo Secured the Arrest of 652 Suspects
- Various SAPS units across the province and other stakeholders jointly conducted operation Kukula (Shanela) from 19 February to 25 February 2024. Read more »
February 21
South Africa: Police Arrest Suspects Who Are Believed to Be Behind a Spate of House Robberies in Gauteng
- Four suspects who are believed to be behind the spate of robberies in Gauteng were arrested after they were involved in the shootout with the police in Gauteng. The suspects who… Read more »
February 12
South Africa: Knysna Detectives Seek Assistance to Trace the Family of Man Found in Loerie Park
Detectives are seeking the assistance of the public to trace the next of kin of a man whose body was found at Loerie Park, George Rex Drive, near the Knysna Lagoon on 12 January… Read more »
February 11
South Africa: Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo Orders the Investigation Into the Circumstances That Led to the Fatal Crash Involving SAPS Van and a Civilian Vehicle
- The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has ordered an immediate probe into the circumstances surrounding… Read more »
February 04
South Africa: Acting Provincial Commissioner Saddened By Passing of Missing Sergeant Juliet Motshwene
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