Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) NORTH WEST – Tifirenyika Matoro (36) was convicted and sentenced by the Bafokeng Magistrate’s Court yesterday, 13 September 2021 for dealing in platinum. The accused was arrested on 15 March 2018 following investigations into the illegal trade of precious metals in Rustenburg, where he was found to have illegally purchased platinum over a period of time. Subsequent to … [Read more...] about Accused convicted for dealing in platinum – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 13:27:03
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North West police officer dismissed – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 13:42:03
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - A North West police officer was on Tuesday, 31 August 2021, dismissed during a Departmental Trial in terms of the SAPS Discipline Regulations 2016, after he allegedly impregnated an inmate who was awaiting trial for murder. The woman has since been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for murder. The incident allegedly took place at the Stilfontein … [Read more...] about North West police officer dismissed – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 13:42:03
Alleged fraudster before court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 13:57:03
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM – Custodio Solomon Mavie (47) appeared before the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court today on a charge of fraud. He will remain in custody until his next court appearance on Tuesday, 21 September 2021. His court appearance comes after initial investigation revealed that he presented a false Identity Document (ID), which belongs to a deceased person at a … [Read more...] about Alleged fraudster before court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 13:57:03
Knysna K9 cracks down on R252 000-00 worth of illegal dagga – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:08:45
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - Efforts by the Police to eradicate drug trafficking through intelligence-driven approach, yielded positive results when members attached to the Tsitsikamma K9 ( Knysna Dog Unit) arrested a 36-year-old man from Knysna, yesterday, 13 September 2021 for dealing in dagga. Members attached to the Tsitsikamma K-9 (Knysna Dog Unit) … [Read more...] about Knysna K9 cracks down on R252 000-00 worth of illegal dagga – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:08:45
EC SAPS ensures School Safety through enhanced partnership in Gqeberha – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:23:45
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape GQEBERHA - To fulfil the mandate of ensuring and maintaining school safety, the South African Police Service in the Eastern Cape, together with different stakeholders, visited Masiphathisane Senior Secondary School in Motherwell, Gqeberha today, 14th September 2021, as part of social responsibility initiative aimed at bettering the lives of learners and their environment … [Read more...] about EC SAPS ensures School Safety through enhanced partnership in Gqeberha – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:23:45
Postmasburg SAPS hosts public competition as part of sobriety week – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:38:45
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape NORTHERN CAPE - Postmasburg SAPS in conjunction with the Northern Cape Liquor Board and the Departments of Education and Health and Tsantsabane Alcohol and Drug Services hosted a public speaking competition with the topic of discussion FAS ( Foetal Alcohol Syndrome) and Teenage pregnancy. Three schools, Postmasburg High, Blink Klip High and Ratang Thuto … [Read more...] about Postmasburg SAPS hosts public competition as part of sobriety week – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:38:45
Accused sentenced to 35 years imprisonment – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:53:45
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State KOPANONG - 34-year-old John Komane was recently sentenced to 35-years direct imprisonment by the Bloemfontein High Court. Komane terrorized residents of Kopanong, Mangaung near Bloemfontein between 2013 and 2015 where he would commit house robberies, rape victims and rob them of their valuable belongings. These cases were assigned to Detective … [Read more...] about Accused sentenced to 35 years imprisonment – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:53:45
Tactical Response Team arrest suspect and seize firearm – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 15:08:45
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape LADY FRERE - On Monday the 13 September 2021 the Tactical Response Team arrested a 67-year-old male after he was found in possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. This followed after intelligence driven information was received about an unlicensed firearm and ammunition being kept at a homestead in Ezingqolweni location in Lady … [Read more...] about Tactical Response Team arrest suspect and seize firearm – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 15:08:45
Police and State Security Ministers allay fears of political violence following deadly shooting at a political gathering in Inanda – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 16:37:23
from the Office of the Minister of Police KWAZULU-NATAL - Security Cluster Ministers have assured the nation, that ensuring a free fair and safe election is non-negotiable. This, as three women were gunned down over the weekend and five others sustained injuries following a drive-by shooting outside a primary school in Inanda township in Durban. Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele and his deputy Cassel Mathale as well as … [Read more...] about Police and State Security Ministers allay fears of political violence following deadly shooting at a political gathering in Inanda – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 16:37:23
Two males arrested for possession of dagga in Cofimvaba – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 15:23:45
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape COFIMVABA - On Monday the 13 September 2021 two males aged 29 and 35 were arrested for possession of dagga in the Joe Slovo locality of Cofimvaba. The arrests followed after Queenstown Public Order Police was deployed at Cofimvaba to focus on police generated crimes. Confiscations * 23 sachets of dagga and one plastic bag … [Read more...] about Two males arrested for possession of dagga in Cofimvaba – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 15:23:45
North West police officer dismissed – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:12:03
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - September 2021 - A North West police officer was on Tuesday, 31 August 2021, dismissed during a Departmental Trial in terms of the SAPS Discipline Regulations 2016, after he allegedly impregnated an inmate who was awaiting trial for murder. The woman has since been sentenced to 30 years behind bars for murder. The incident allegedly took place at … [Read more...] about North West police officer dismissed – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 14:12:03
Stolen vehicles and cellphones seized by police – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 13:00:14
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN - A multi-disciplinary operation was held in the Plessislaer and surrounding areas, which led to the successful recovery of stolen motor vehicles and various stolen goods. It is alleged that on the 13 September 2021 at 17:00, three armed suspects entered a store at Church Street in Pietermaritzburg and took a number of cellphones and fled the scene. … [Read more...] about Stolen vehicles and cellphones seized by police – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 13:00:14
Police appeal for help in locating a missing female – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 11:48:13
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West MMABATHO - Police in Mmabatho are appealing to members of the community to assist in locating 48-year-old Nikiwe Elsie Matiwane, residing in phase 3, Extension 39, Mmabatho. Matiwane was last seen on Friday, 27 August 2021, when she left a local tavern. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a blue denim, long sleeve shirt and blue denim … [Read more...] about Police appeal for help in locating a missing female – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 11:48:13
Suspect in court for possession of allegedly stolen goods – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 10:36:21
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) KWAZULU-NATAL – Yesterday, 13 September 2021 the Hawks members from the Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Metro Police Drug team and Crime Intelligence arrested a 39-year-old suspect for possession of goods suspected to be stolen and possession of unlicensed firearm at Phoenix in Durban. It is alleged that members received information about a suspect who was in … [Read more...] about Suspect in court for possession of allegedly stolen goods – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 10:36:21
Roadmap to clean Audit session post Audit Action Plan: 2020/21 AGSA Audit out comes – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 09:24:16
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo BELA-BELA - This morning was filled with high excitement and expectations as the tranquillity of the Klein Kariba lodge was sipping through the air waves when the SAPS National management descended to meet the Provincial management, Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) and other stakeholders to pave a clear way for clean audit within the SAPS as a department. The … [Read more...] about Roadmap to clean Audit session post Audit Action Plan: 2020/21 AGSA Audit out comes – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-14 09:24:16
