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SPRINGBOK – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Steinkopf continues to intensify operations aimed at addressing undocumented migration and ensuring compliance with immigration legislation within the policing precinct. On Thursday, 17 September 2026, at approximately 10:15, members attached to Steinkopf SAPS conducted a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) along the N7 National Route. During the …

KIMBERLEY – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Upington has intensified efforts to combat the illicit drug trade, resulting in the arrest of two men in separate incidents on Thursday, 17 September 2026. Dagga with an estimated combined street value of more than R276 000 was seized during the operations. Both suspects were arrested …

SASOLBURG – A 41-year-old man is expected to appear before the Sasolburg Magistrate’s Court today, 18 September 2026, on a charge of possession of suspected stolen property. On Wednesday, 16 September 2026, Sasolburg Highway Patrol members were conducting Operation Shanela duties when they received information regarding a white Toyota Hilux bakkie allegedly involved in the …

KIMBERLEY – The recent spate of serious and violent crimes committed against women across the country remains a matter of grave concern. Against this backdrop, the South African Police Service in the Northern Cape is appealing to women across the province to remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution to safeguard their personal safety and well-being. …

POTCHEFSTROOM – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West has noted a message circulating on social media alleging that a suspect described as the “Kempton Park Serial Killer” has relocated to Potchefstroom and that an extensive police operation has been launched in the city. The public is urged not to treat this …

LADYBRAND – Ladybrand police arrested a 59-year-old man from Manyatseng near Ladybrand after responding to a domestic violence complaint, which led to the discovery of commercial explosives allegedly concealed inside a house. On Tuesday, 15 September 2026, police received a complaint of domestic violence involving an uncle and his niece. While attending to the complaint, …

Collaboration between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Wildlife Crime Information Network (WCIN) – Cross-Border Investigations and Anti-Poaching Operations, led to the arrest of one suspect and the issuing of a fine to another individual following separate alleged incidents involving the illegal trade and possession of wildlife. The integrated team shared intelligence relating …

KIMBERLEY – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Kimberley is concerned about a recent surge in the theft of motor vehicles in the Kimberley area, where vehicles estimated at more than R4 million have reportedly been stolen within a period of three days. On Wednesday, 02 September 2026, a Toyota Land Cruiser was reported …

WESTERN CAPE – A 43-year-old suspect was arrested on 03 September 2026 by the George based Serious Organised Crime Investigation team of the Hawks in collaboration with the Outeniqua K9 Unit on charges of dealing in drugs. The team received information regarding drugs that were sold at a particular house in Dagamaskop. The information was …

BLOEMFONTEIN – What initially appeared to be a devastating fire at a building in Bloemfontein’s CBD has taken a tragic turn following the discovery of human remains in the rubble. The fire broke out at a building in St Andrews Street, also known as China City, during the early hours of Sunday, 23 August 2026. …

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State is cautioning members of the public to think twice before using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create and share photographs of themselves wearing a SAPS uniform or showing themselves being arrested by police. It has come under the attention of management and the seriousness of the …

EASTERN CAPE – The Mthatha based Serious Corruption Investigation team of the Hawks has secured the appearance of two former members of the Hawks, former Captain Given Makhubele and Jacob Tyantini, who are facing charges of corruption. The accused appeared before the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 3 September 2026 after being served with …

FREE STATE – Bultfontein police are seeking assistance from the public to trace five suspected armed robbers. This is after a liquor delivery truck was allegedly robbed on the R708 Road, near Bultfontein. It is alleged that on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at about 14:37 police were summoned to a scene of a possible armed …

POTCHEFSTROOM – The North West South African Police Service have rearrested a murder accused who escaped from police custody while being transported for medical treatment to Maganeng Clinic on Tuesday, 02 September 2026. It is alleged that the detainee, Tshepo Lobelo, was among four detainees who were transported from Pudimoe Police Station to Maganeng Clinic …

SASOLBURG – Sasolburg detectives are requesting public assistance in locating 20-year-old Mpho Precious Mponya from Sasolburg. It is reported by Mpho’s mother that on Monday, 31 August 2026, at about 04:10, she left her residence, leaving her two daughters, aged 19 and 17, asleep. Upon her return at about 12:30, she discovered that her 20-year-old …

POTCHEFSTROOM – An intelligence-led operation targeting the illegal online trade in wildlife has resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a live Southern African Python in Delareyville. The operation was conducted through a collaborative effort involving the Sannieshof Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit (STESU), the North West Department of Economic …

WELKOM – The Welkom Serious and Violent Crimes (SVC) have launched investigations into a case of murder after a man was fatally shot at a filling station in Flamingo Park, Welkom. On Tuesday, 01 September 2026 at about 18:49, police were summoned to a shooting incident at Constantia Road. On their arrival on the scene …

TSEKI – SAPS Tseki Detective Service, working together with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), successfully secured the conviction and sentencing of 41-year-old Teboho Kubheka from Hasethunya Village in Qwaqwa to 15 years’ direct imprisonment for murder. Kubheka was sentenced on Monday, 31 August 2026, for the murder of 43-year-old Thabiso Molitsoane, whom he fatally stabbed …

RUSTENBURG – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Bojanala Platinum Sub-District 2 welcomes the sentencing of a 61-year-old man to eight years’ direct imprisonment for five counts of burglary residential. The accused, Rapula Edwin Moatlhodi, was linked to the offences through forensic evidence. Investigations established that he would travel from Rustenburg to Mabeskraal, break …

LINDLEY – The Serious and Violent Crimes Unit in the Free State Province are looking for at least five (5) suspects following an ATM Bombing in George Leon Street, Lindley. Two members of Lindley Visible Policing Unit were busy with their policing activities during Monday, 31 August 2026 morning when they allegedly heard a loud …

KIMBERLEY – The Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari welcomes the life imprisonment sentence handed down to 31-year-old Shaderick Seane by the Kimberley High Court on Friday, 28 August 2026, following his conviction for murder. The conviction and sentencing stem from the discovery of the body of a 28-year-old woman at a house …

KIMBERLEY – The Carnarvon Regional Court in the Northern Cape has sentenced a 22-year-old man to 20 years’ imprisonment for raping his 42-year-old mother at their home in Carnarvon on 23 November 2025. The conviction and sentence follow a thorough investigation conducted by Detective Constable Leevirne Nathalie Raaf of the Carnarvon Family Violence, Child Protection …

POTCHEFSTROOM – An intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit and Provincial Crime Intelligence Overt Operations has resulted in the arrest of a 49-year-old man and the seizure of firearms, ammunition, suspected stolen property and SAPS uniform related items in Klipgat. The joint operation was conducted in the early hours of Monday, 31 August …