South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State WELKOM - A Police Captain attached to the Welkom K9 Unit was on vehicle patrol on 23 November 2021, when he noticed an Eskom bakkie with copper cables in Lindsay road, Welkom. The bakkie was approached and the occupants, employees of Eskom were asked for documents to be in possession of such large quantity of copper cable in the mine premises. Preliminary … [Read more...] about Employees arrested with copper cable valued R540 000, bakkie and truck seized – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 20:49:36
Crime
Police launch manhunt for suspects following a house robbery and murder in Bayswater – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 21:04:36
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State BLOEMFONTEIN - The police in Mangaung Metro launched a manhunt after the house robbery and murder of 69-year-old woman in Gelderland Street in Bayswater near Bloemfontein earlier today at about 11:40. According to the husband of the deceased, he left their home going to the pharmacy. The complainant allegedly left his wife with the gardener at home. When he … [Read more...] about Police launch manhunt for suspects following a house robbery and murder in Bayswater – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 21:04:36
Routine patrol by POP Unit members leads to arrest of gangsters – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 19:52:33
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State BULTFONTEIN - Three alleged BTK gangsters were arrested by the Welkom Public Order Policing (POP) Reaction Team members during crime combating patrols on Saturday, 20 November 2021 in Phahameng, Bultfontein. During the patrol in Phahameng, members noticed a group of people running in different directions near Shadrack's tavern. Upon closer inspection, SAPS members observed … [Read more...] about Routine patrol by POP Unit members leads to arrest of gangsters – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 19:52:33
Suspect arrested following recovery of stolen vehicle in Kwadukuza – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 15:46:30
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN – An intelligence driven operation was conducted yesterday by the Ilembe District Task Team, Crime Intelligence and Umhlali Task Team. The team was following up on information about a suspected stolen motor vehicle that was noticed in KwaDukuza town. An operation was put in place and the vehicle was spotted at the KwaMaphumulo bus rank in KwaDukuza. A … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested following recovery of stolen vehicle in Kwadukuza – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 15:46:30
Mfuleni police seek help locating missing 41-year-old Thembekile Solantsi – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 16:01:30
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - Mfuleni detectives needs the assistance of the public in locating missing 41-year-old, Thembekile Solantsi, who was last seen on Wednesday morning, 03 November 2021 when he reportedly left his home in Shukushukema squatter camp in Mfuleni to go to work where he performs duty as a security guard. At the time of his disappearance he was wearing a … [Read more...] about Mfuleni police seek help locating missing 41-year-old Thembekile Solantsi – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 16:01:30
Media Invitation: Western Cape SAPS launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women And Children 2021 – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 16:16:30
Media Invite South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West WESTERN CAPE - The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape police, Lt Gen TE Patekile cordially invites the media to attend the launch of the police’s 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children 2021. The event details are as follows: Date: Wednesday, 24 November 2021 Time: 10:00 Venue: … [Read more...] about Media Invitation: Western Cape SAPS launch of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women And Children 2021 – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 16:16:30
Several suspects arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and possession of drugs – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 13:52:15
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - Several crime operations in the Western Cape yielded excellent results when firearms, ammunition and drugs were recovered from our streets. Today, at about 00:53, members attached to Cape Town Central SAPS, were busy with patrols when they received a complaint and followed up on information about stolen goods at an address near to the corners of … [Read more...] about Several suspects arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and possession of drugs – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 13:52:15
Siblings in court on vehicle finance fraud allegations – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 08:32:50
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) GAUTENG – The Roodepoort Magistrate's Court’s outcome against the two brothers, arrested and charged with fraud on Saturday, 20 November 2021, resulted with one brother granted R2000 bail and charges withdrawn against the other. This emanated from the fraud allegations reported to the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in Johannesburg by a Roodepoort based car dealership regarding suspicious … [Read more...] about Siblings in court on vehicle finance fraud allegations – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 08:32:50
Swift police action leads to dagga bust in Kakamas – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 08:47:50
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape UPINGTON - Unabated efforts to remove drugs from the streets by SAPS members in Kakamas, yielded great success after a huge consignment of dagga was confiscated after following up on information. On 22 November 2021 at approximately 21:00, Lt Col Nico Maree of Kakamas SAPS acted on information received about a consignment of dagga that was being delivered at premises … [Read more...] about Swift police action leads to dagga bust in Kakamas – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 08:47:50
Police urge the public to be alert of fake social media employment advertisements – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 09:02:50
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - Police management in the province would like to warn unsuspecting members of the community to exercise caution when responding to social media advertisements as criminals are coming up with ways to scam citizens. The warning stems from a fake Facebook employment advertisement that was circulated since the beginning of this month. The advertisement invited … [Read more...] about Police urge the public to be alert of fake social media employment advertisements – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-23 09:02:50
Chatsworth SAPS seek witnesses – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 11:06:15
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN - Chatsworth SAPS seeks witnesses following an investigation into an inquest in the area. On Friday, 19 November 2021, police received a report of a body at a sports field at Westcliffe in Chatsworth. Police proceeded to the scene and discovered the body of a 36-year-old man who was lying on the ground. He was declared dead at the scene. Police are … [Read more...] about Chatsworth SAPS seek witnesses – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 11:06:15
10111 Call Centre number temporarily out of order in Kimberley – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 11:21:15
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape KIMBERELEY - The Kimberley 10 111 call centre number is temporary out of order due to repairs that is being done on telephone lines. The community is requested to utilize 060 9843 847 to report complaints. The SAPS apologizes for any inconvenience caused. Service delivery will not be hampered. Join Your Neighbourhood Watch Enquiries: Capt … [Read more...] about 10111 Call Centre number temporarily out of order in Kimberley – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 11:21:15
Two robbers nabbed with stolen property and a firearm – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 11:36:15
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN - Central police officers arrested two suspects aged 23 and 24 for possession of stolen property and unlawful possession of a firearm. The suspects are expected to appear before the Durban Magistrate’s Court today. Yesterday at 11:30, Durban Central police officers were conducting foot patrols in the Durban CBD as part of crime prevention duties. They were alerted … [Read more...] about Two robbers nabbed with stolen property and a firearm – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 11:36:15
Additional suspect to appear in court for robbing police officials – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 11:51:15
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) FREE STATE – A 39-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrates’ court today where he will be facing charges of armed robbery and fraud. He was arrested on Saturday, 20 November 2021 by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team together with Crime Intelligence (CI) and Tactical Response Team (TRT) all based in Bloemfontein. He was arrested whilst doing his parole … [Read more...] about Additional suspect to appear in court for robbing police officials – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 11:51:15
Alleged kidnappers arrested, victim rescued unharmed – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 12:06:15
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng PARKTOWN - The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has commended a multi-disciplinary task team that has been established to crack down on syndicates operating in kidnappings. This comes after the arrest of six men between Saturday and today for a hijacking and kidnapping incident that occurred last week in Hillbrow. One of … [Read more...] about Alleged kidnappers arrested, victim rescued unharmed – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-22 12:06:15
