South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Western Cape The main focus of police members to significantly reduce the number of firearms in the wrong hands, resulted in arrests in the Western Cape. This morning at approximately 08:10, members of Muizenberg SAPS, were busy with crime prevention patrols in the Hillview area. While patrolling in St Boniface Street, the members noticed a suspicious male standing at a container. On … [Read more...] about SAPS members continue to reduce illegal firearms on the streets of the Western Cape – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 16:44:10
Crime
Man arrested for allegedly raping his grandchild – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 17:11:04
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Free State Viljoenskroon: A 50-year-old man from Rammolutsi in Viljoenskroon was arrested after allegations of repeatedly raping his 14-year-old step granddaughter. The step grandfather was arrested on Sunday, 28 November 2021. His arrest came after the 14-year-old victim finally gathered strength to inform her grandmother about her ordeal in the hands of her grandfather. The victim alleged … [Read more...] about Man arrested for allegedly raping his grandchild – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 17:11:04
Media Invitation: Memorial service for late Sergeant Nametso Ignatius Molema – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 17:26:04
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Western Cape The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lieutenant General Thembisile Patekile, cordially invites the media to the SAPS Memorial Service for the late Sergeant Nametso Ignatius Molema who died in the line of duty on 26 November 2021 in Killarney Gardens, Table View. The Minister of Police, General BH Cele will be in attendance. The event details are as … [Read more...] about Media Invitation: Memorial service for late Sergeant Nametso Ignatius Molema – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 17:26:04
Man arrested with an unlicensed firearm – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 17:41:04
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Free State Phuthaditjhaba: The suspect who confronted a farmer and his son with a firearm was disarmed by the farmer, fled but later arrested by the police. It is alleged that on 29 November 2021 at about 18:30 the complainant was at a farm in Phuthaditjhaba district with his father when the suspect arrived with another unknown man driving a tractor. They were requested by the father to … [Read more...] about Man arrested with an unlicensed firearm – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 17:41:04
Two suspects arrested trying to steal farm solar panels – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 17:56:04
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Free State Arlington: The police officer woken up by a farmer who noticed three suspects on the farm trying to steal solar panels and two were caught through the use of night binoculars. Apparently on 30 November 202, Rural Safety coordinator, Warrant Officer Phakiso Mahao of Arlington was alerted by Mr Fred Bertram that there are three suspects on the farm who are attempting to steal solar … [Read more...] about Two suspects arrested trying to steal farm solar panels – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 17:56:04
Fezile Dabi District Under The Tree Dialogue – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 18:22:22
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Free State Frankfort: Free State SAPS Provincial Crime Prevention descended together with sister departments on Namahadi, Frankfort on Tuesday 30 November 2021 to deliver an "Under the Tree dialogue." The program was conducted in line with 16 Days Activism for no violence against women and children campaign which is a National Annual Calender event. It was facilitated by Capt Frans Sekwati. … [Read more...] about Fezile Dabi District Under The Tree Dialogue – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 18:22:22
Help find missing Nelly Phele from Namahadi, Frankfort – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 18:37:22
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Free State MAFUBE: The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit members seek assistance from the community to find Nelly Puleng Mpele (15) also known as Manana. Puleng was last seen on Thursday 25 November 2021 when she was visiting her friend Relebohile at Namahadi. She was last seen wearing a black dress, white school socks and black school shoes. Nelly is a … [Read more...] about Help find missing Nelly Phele from Namahadi, Frankfort – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 18:37:22
Hopetown SAPS recovers ammunition – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 18:52:22
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Northern Cape In an effort to enforce legislation on the proliferation of firearms and ammunition, the Station Commander of Hopetown SAPS, Lt Col Riaan Jooste and Sergeants Eland and Olivier reacted on information provided by an informer about ammunition and explosives. On 01 December 2021 at approximately 15:20, Lt Col Jooste and his members operationalised the information which led them … [Read more...] about Hopetown SAPS recovers ammunition – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 18:52:22
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner welcomes the hefty sentence imposed on Fernando Raymond Tivani for various serious crimes committed – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 20:04:07
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng PARKTOWN - The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner of SAPS, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has welcomed the sentence of life imprisonment and an additional 188 years imposed on Fernando Raymond Tivani for crimes he committed between 2018 and 2019 in the West Rand District. The sentence was handed down in the Gauteng South High Court earlier today, 01 December 2021. Tivani had 10 cases … [Read more...] about Gauteng Provincial Commissioner welcomes the hefty sentence imposed on Fernando Raymond Tivani for various serious crimes committed – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 20:04:07
Six life term imprisonment for serial rapist – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 20:19:07
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape Gqeberha: While the Acting Provincial Commissioner, Maj Gen Zithulele Dladla welcomed the 6 life term imprisonment imposed on a serial rapist in the Gqeberha High court today, he applauded the excellent investigation skills of the Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Gqeberha for ensuring that the unremorseful and shameless rapist remains behind bars for the rest … [Read more...] about Six life term imprisonment for serial rapist – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 20:19:07
Clocolan SAPS temporarily closed for decontamination – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 19:07:22
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Free State The communities served by Clocolan SAPS are informed that the station is temporarily closed due to a COVID-19 virus related case. The communities are advised that the Community Service Centre will temporarily operate from the Municipality Community Hall directly opposite the police station. For any police emergency the following numbers can be … [Read more...] about Clocolan SAPS temporarily closed for decontamination – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 19:07:22
Hawks apprehend additional alleged property sale scammer – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 10:27:20
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) GAUTENG – The Palm Ridge Specialised Commercial Crimes court granted a R5000 bail yesterday to an alleged fraudster, involving approximately R3.2 million property sale scam. It is alleged that in March 2019, the accused Loyiso Sarah Maqabe (47) recruited a beneficiary to receive the property sale money into an unauthorised First National Bank account from a potential property buyer in … [Read more...] about Hawks apprehend additional alleged property sale scammer – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 10:27:20
Kwazulu-Natal FCS achieves more convictions – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 11:39:20
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Kwazulu-Natal DURBAN: On 29 November 2021 the Greytown Regional Court sentenced Mxolisi Sakhile Mbambo (21) to 10 years imprisonment for charges of rape. On 12 November 2020 around 16:30 a group of friends were drinking near the Nathi store in the Embulwane area when the accused suggested they take the party back to his house. Upon arrival at his homestead the accused offered everyone … [Read more...] about Kwazulu-Natal FCS achieves more convictions – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 11:39:20
Suspects arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunition and presumed stolen property – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 13:06:22
South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Western Cape Members of Maitland Flying Squad followed up information about a firearm at an address in Heideveld area in the early hours of this morning. They searched the premises and found a .22 pistol as well as 21 rounds, six sachets of tik and six mandrax tablets. Six suspects, aged between 25 and 56 were arrested and detained on a charges of possession of unlicensed firearm and … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm, ammunition and presumed stolen property – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 13:06:22
Burglar sentenced to effective fifteen years direct imprisonment – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 11:54:20
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) NORTHERN CAPE – The De Aar Regional court sentenced Alvin Kruger (27) to effective 15 years direct imprisonment on charges of business burglary and malicious damage of property on Tuesday, 30 November 2021. Kruger was arrested in March 2021 by the Noupoort SAPS whilst he was busy attempting to load explosives into Standard bank ATM. The case was referred to the Kimberley Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime … [Read more...] about Burglar sentenced to effective fifteen years direct imprisonment – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 11:54:20
