South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng PARKTOWN - The Provincial Commissioner of the police in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has commended the multidisciplinary approach between SAPS, Johannesburg Metro Police, private security and the community of Diepsloot displayed to eventually arrest the escaped prisoners and hand them over to the police. It is reported that on Thursday, 09 September … [Read more...] about Gauteng Provincial Commissioner welcomes the swift arrest of escaped Leeukop prisoners – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 08:53:47
Crime
Trio in court for asset finance fraud – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 09:50:40
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) FREE STATE – The accused Daniel Justice Swan (57), and Msala Solomon Tshabalala (51) as well as Phiri Benjamin Mopeli (48) appeared before the Bethlehem Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 09 September 2021 where they faced charges of fraud, uttering and forgery. They were arrested on Thursday, 09 September 2021 by the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team based in … [Read more...] about Trio in court for asset finance fraud – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 09:50:40
Police recover firearm in a restroom – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 10:05:40
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State ROADSIDE - The Rapid Rail Police Unit are forming part of the police members manning N3 road between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal as part of crime prevention duties in terms of roadblock and static at specific areas of which Roadside is one of them situated near N3 south bound to Durban. On 09 September 2021 a police official went to the bathroom at the Roadside … [Read more...] about Police recover firearm in a restroom – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 10:05:40
Former Crime Intelligence employee and drug dealer nabbed for corruption – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 21:53:04
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) NORTHERN CAPE – A 41-year-old former Crime Intelligence administrator and a 32-year-old drug dealer were arrested earlier today in Kimberley by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team on allegations of corruption and defeating the ends of justice. The arrests emanates from a takedown operation that took place in April 2021 where eight suspects were arrested in … [Read more...] about Former Crime Intelligence employee and drug dealer nabbed for corruption – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 21:53:04
Five terms of life imprisonment for murderer – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 22:08:04
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN –Yesterday, the Pietermaritzburg High Court sentenced Lungani Maphumulo (26) to five terms of life imprisonment for the crimes that he had committed. This follows a killing spree during the year 2018, in places such as Ngcongangconga, Wewe, Nambithani, Chibini and other areas under the Nsuze policing precinct. Between July and October 2018 the accused … [Read more...] about Five terms of life imprisonment for murderer – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 22:08:04
Dagga and illicit goods worth half a million rands seized at Emanguzi – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 22:23:04
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN – Yesterday at 14:00, police officers deployed at Emanguzi were conducting stop and searches at Scabazini area when they spotted a courier vehicle driving reckless. The said vehicle was stopped and a search was conducted. Inside the vehicle, police found several bags of dagga and illicit goods such as takkies, clothes and other items. A 24-year-old … [Read more...] about Dagga and illicit goods worth half a million rands seized at Emanguzi – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 22:23:04
SAPS Motherwell Crime Prevention members arrest hijacking suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 10:20:40
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape GQEBERHA - An efficient and effective police officer never ignores his intuition and will follow through his instincts irrespective of the outcome. The hunch paid off for SAPS Motherwell Crime Prevention Unit when they arrested two hijacking suspects early yesterday evening, 09 September 2021 in NU 29. It is alleged that the members received and acted on … [Read more...] about SAPS Motherwell Crime Prevention members arrest hijacking suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 10:20:40
Two behind bars as police confiscate drugs and counterfeit money – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 09:08:47
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State BOTSHABELO - Selosesha Flying Squad members acted on an intelligence driven operation around Section G, Botshabelo on 09 September 2021 at about 11:30. Police went to the said house and upon searching they found 21 packets of Crystal Meth, 15 packets of Khat, one stone of Khat, 16 Mandrax tablets, one packet of Mandrax powder and 124 grams of dagga. A R100-00 counterfeit … [Read more...] about Two behind bars as police confiscate drugs and counterfeit money – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-10 09:08:47
Robbery suspects nabbed by police – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 10:44:08
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN – Yesterday at 14:00, police received a report of a robbery that occurred on Marshal Road in Umbilo and Umbilo police officers were summoned to the scene. The victim alleged that he was walking on Marshall Road when a vehicle stopped next to him. Three men alighted and pointed him with a firearm. At gunpoint, the suspects grabbed his cellphone and … [Read more...] about Robbery suspects nabbed by police – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 10:44:08
Police members disarm suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 10:59:08
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - Police members disarmed suspects in possession of firearms and ammunition and arrested them as they could not provide a valid licence to be in possession of the firearms. Kraaifontein police were busy with crime prevention actions on Tuesday in Sam Njokozola Avenue in Bloekombos, at about 16:45, when they noticed a suspicious male. As the male … [Read more...] about Police members disarm suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 10:59:08
Dutywa police launch manhunt for murder suspect/s – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 11:14:08
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape EASTERN CAPE - Dutywa Police have launched a manhunt for suspect/s following the discovery of a man's body in Colosa Village, Dutywa, yesterday 08 September 2021. Police received a report about a body that was lying near a river. They rushed to the scene and upon arrival they found the man's body with injuries on his upper body. It is alleged that the body was … [Read more...] about Dutywa police launch manhunt for murder suspect/s – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 11:14:08
Suspect arrested for possession of suspected stolen property – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 12:26:00
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal KWAZULU-NATAL - A 28-year-old suspect has been charged by the Chatsworth Police Task Team for being in possession of suspected stolen property with an estimated street value of R 100 000-00. On 8 September 2021, the Chatsworth Police Task Team heeded to the call made by SAPS management to monitor cellphone towers in the policing precincts. Whilst the members were … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested for possession of suspected stolen property – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 12:26:00
Help Jozini police find missing person – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 12:52:58
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN – Jozini Police in are appealing to the community to assist with information on the whereabouts of Thabani Wiseman Magwaza (45) from Maphaya area. He went missing on 16 August 2021 at about 20:30. He was last seen by his spouse, when he went outside of his house. He was wearing a navy Cashbuild jacket, blue short sleeve t-shirt and navy trousers. He has not … [Read more...] about Help Jozini police find missing person – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 12:52:58
Suspects arrested for allegedly committing robberies against motorists by placing spikes on the N1 and R101 roads appear in court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 13:07:58
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo POLOKWANE - Four suspects Brighton Chauke 51, Paul Mudzingwa 47, Tshepiso Relela 32 and Percy Chauke 32 on Wednesday 08 September 2021, appeared in the Mokopane magistrate court on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of firearm and ammunition and contravention of Immigration Act. An escalation of robberies taking place along the N1 and … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested for allegedly committing robberies against motorists by placing spikes on the N1 and R101 roads appear in court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 13:07:58
Male arrested for the murder of an elderly female in Cofimvaba – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 13:22:58
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape EASTERN CAPE - A 42-year-old male suspect was arrested yesterday, Wednesday 8 September 2021 at about 10:00 for the murder of an 80-year-old female in the Epesikeni location Ngqwaru A/A in Cofimvaba. It is alleged that during the morning of Wednesday, neighbors found the door at the deceased’s homestead open. On further investigation it’s where the lifeless … [Read more...] about Male arrested for the murder of an elderly female in Cofimvaba – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 13:22:58
