Crime

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) WESTERN CAPE – The Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau together with Crime Intelligence, Flying Squad Hermanus, K9 Unit Hermanus and Provincial Traffic officials promptly responded to information about two vehicles, a Mercedes and Volkswagen (VW) Transporter travelling with batches of drugs on the N2 highway from Gauteng to Cape Town. The first vehicle, a Mercedes Benz matching the … [Read more...] about Over R4.3 million mandrax en-route to Cape Town seized and duo arrested – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 05:40:10

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Northern Cape SAPS members in the Northern Cape continue to keep the communities safe in the five districts of the province throughout the Safer Festive Season Operations that crossed over into the New Year. Members gathered at Galeshewe police station this evening, 01 January 2022, where they were addressed by the Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in the Northern Cape, Major General … [Read more...] about Members of SAPS in the Northern Cape continue to keep communities safe through Safer Festive Season Operations – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 05:55:10

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of North West POTCHEFSTROOM: A 41-year-old husband is expected to appear on Monday, 3 January 2022, in the Mogwase Magistrates' Court for attempted murder and rape.  According to information at our disposal, the man who is currently separated from his wife, called and asked the latter to meet to discuss an urgent matter. As per agreement, the estranged husband collected the wife from her … [Read more...] about Husband to appear in court for attempted murder and rape – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 06:40:10

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Western Cape Redelinghuys Detectives are seeking the assistance of the public to locate the person depicted in the photograph, who they believe can assist them in a murder investigation. She used to live on a farm in the Redelinghuys area.    Anyone who can assist with information on the whereabouts of this person is kindly requested to contact the investigating officer Detective Warrant … [Read more...] about Redelinghuys police sought community assistance in murder investigation – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 15:53:59

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Mpumalanga Nelspruit:  A 23-year-old male suspect was fatally shot by police from during a business robbery which was reportedly carried out at Mangweni near Tonga yesterday, Thursday, 30 December 2021. Whilst another suspect was apprehended by the police and the third suspect managed to flee. Police report indicates that a group of about three armed suspects stormed into a certain shop at … [Read more...] about Suspect killed during robbery business whilst another was arrested, manhunt launched for the third suspect – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 11:45:08

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng Efforts to eliminate the proliferation of illegal firearms continue to bear fruits as members in CBD Pretoria in partnership with Community in Blue continue to seize illegal weapons. Firearm and ammunition recovered and two suspects were arrested during operations conducted last night, the 30 December 2021. The members were busy conducting sector 3 operations when they … [Read more...] about Crime prevention in partnership with Community In Blue in Pretoria Central continue to eliminate illegal firearms – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 12:00:08

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of North West POTCHEFSTROOM: Hebron police are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder after a 42-year-old woman’s body was found in the bushes whilst her injured boyfriend was taken to hospital on Thursday, 30 December 2021. Police were called by passers-by after spotting the lifeless body of a woman. During investigation, the police further discovered the man who was still alive … [Read more...] about Hebron police investigate murder and attempted murder – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 12:15:08

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape In an effort to ensure that communities feel safe and protected as mandated by the Constitution to prevent, combat and investigate crime, maintain law and order and bring to book those who disregard the law, the SAPS of the Joe Gqabi District conducted various crime combating operations throughout the District under our Operation Safer Festive Season. Several stations embarked … [Read more...] about A safe and secure Joe Gqabi District as communities greet the New Year – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 07:10:10

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Mpumalanga Nelspruit:  The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has condemned in the strongest possible terms the killing of Colonel Beauty Marivate who was the Station Commander of Elukwatini SAPS, in an incident which occurred in the early hours of this yesterday, Thursday, 30 December 2021. She has also in the same breath … [Read more...] about Provincial Commissioner condemns killing of Elukwatini Station Commander, applauds the swift arrest of the suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 08:22:18

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Northern Cape The SAPS in the Northern Cape led by the Acting Provincial Commissioner, Maj Gen Joey Kers accompanied by the MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Ms Nomandla Bloem addressed a joint parade on 31 December 2021 in Galeshewe. Members of the local Community Policing Forum and neighborhood watch groups also participated in the Safer Festive Season operations. The show of force … [Read more...] about Northern Cape SAPS out in full force policing New Year’s Eve celebrations – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 07:25:10