Media Advisory Issued by the Police Ministry Minister of Police General Bheki Cele, will on Sunday, 31 October 2021, visit the province of KwaZulu-Natal, ahead of the Local Government Elections. Minister Cele together with the management of the South African Police Service will receive a full briefing on security assessment of the first day of special voting in the province, he will also be taken through the provinces’ local government elections deployment … [Read more...] about Media Invitation: Polce Minister to visit Election violence flashpoints in KwaZulu-Natal – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-31 10:17:55
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Trio to appear in court for dealing in dagga – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-31 11:29:59
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - Three suspects, a female, aged 32 and two males (both aged 27) were arrested in Orkney on Saturday morning, 30 October 2021, after close to 40kg of dagga was found in the boot of their vehicle. They will be appearing before the Orkney Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 02 November 2021 on a charge of dealing in dagga. It is alleged that the trio were stopped at a … [Read more...] about Trio to appear in court for dealing in dagga – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-31 11:29:59
Police arrest two suspects as manhunt for tripple murder suspects continues: Kwanobuhle – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-31 11:44:59
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape KWANOBUHLE - Police are on the hunt for more suspects allegedly involved in a shooting incident which left three people dead yesterday afternoon, 30 October 2021, in Kwanobuhle. It is alleged that at about 14:50, police were alerted to the shooting at a tavern in Jongilanga Street in Kwanobuhle. It is further alleged that about six suspects entered the tavern and opened … [Read more...] about Police arrest two suspects as manhunt for tripple murder suspects continues: Kwanobuhle – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-31 11:44:59
Suspects sought after attacking of SAPS members and Fire Brigade Official – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-31 10:32:55
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga NELSPRUIT - Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for suspects who shot at members of the South African Police Service as well as a Fire Brigade official that attended to an accident scene on the R40 Road at Ga-Bereta near Bushbuckridge. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of today, Sunday, 31 October 2021 around 02h15. According to the information, … [Read more...] about Suspects sought after attacking of SAPS members and Fire Brigade Official – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-31 10:32:55
Former Home Affairs officials sentenced for corruption – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 10:43:35
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) KWAZULU-NATAL – On Wednesday, 27 October 2021, Pietermaritzburg Regional Court sentenced two former Department of Home Affairs officials for fraud and corruption. Sanele Ngcobo (33) and Phumlani Ndlovu (46) were processing fraudulent South African identity documents and passports for illegal foreign nationals. The duo received payments of up to R3000.00 per document. Internal investigation revealed … [Read more...] about Former Home Affairs officials sentenced for corruption – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 10:43:35
Police raise awareness on staturory rape, bullying and teenage pregnancy in Kakamas – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 10:58:35
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape UPINGTON - The Kakamas Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in conjunction with the Department of Basic Education and Department of Social Development held an awareness campaign on statutory rape, bullying and teenage pregnancy at a school in Kakamas on Friday, 29 October 2021. The mentioned focus points were addressed and the scholars were … [Read more...] about Police raise awareness on staturory rape, bullying and teenage pregnancy in Kakamas – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 10:58:35
Police appeal for information to help locate a missing 98-year-old woman – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 18:26:08
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo THOHOYANDOU - The Police in Thohoyandou need public assistance to find a missing elderly woman, Khakhu Mudau, aged 98, from Makonde Tshilulu village. She is believed to be a traditional healer and was reportedly last seen at her home on Thursday, 28 October 2021, when she left without notifying anyone about her destination. It is not known what she was wearing at the time of her … [Read more...] about Police appeal for information to help locate a missing 98-year-old woman – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 18:26:08
Suspect arrested with homemade zip gun – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 18:41:08
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape CAPE TOWN - Continues efforts by members of the Western Cape Flying Squad to curb gang violence in our communities yielded positive results when they arrested an 18-year-old suspect for the possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition last night, 29 October 2021 in Kraaifontein. The members were busy with stop and search operations when they found the suspect in … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested with homemade zip gun – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 18:41:08
Police Minister satisfied with police preparedness ahead of Local Government Elections – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 18:56:08
Issued by the Ministry of Police The Police Ministry has expressed its confidence in measures put in place by the South African Police Service, to ensure that all citizens are and feel safe, as they head to polling stations to cast ballots during this voting weekend and on 01 November 2021. This, as the first day of special voting in the Mpumalanga Province, has gone ahead in a peaceful manner, especially in the Pienaar Township, where earlier this week … [Read more...] about Police Minister satisfied with police preparedness ahead of Local Government Elections – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 18:56:08
Harsh sentencing handed down to motor vehicle theft accused – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 11:13:35
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, welcomed the sentences handed down this week to four accused for two separate incidences following excellent investigative work by members of Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU) in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District. In the first incident, reported on Saturday evening, 19 January 2019, … [Read more...] about Harsh sentencing handed down to motor vehicle theft accused – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 11:13:35
Kaalfontein man arrested for possession of suspected stolen property – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 11:28:35
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng IVORY PARK - Police officers in Ivory Park on Friday, 29 October 2021, arrested a 27-year-old man from Kaalfontein for alleged possession of stolen property. The officers descended on the address after information was received that some of the property, robbed from a courier delivery van, was stored at the address. The robbery was perpetrated by a group of five men in the … [Read more...] about Kaalfontein man arrested for possession of suspected stolen property – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 11:28:35
Murder and attempted murder suspects arrested after shooting spree: Kamesh – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 15:19:06
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape GQEBERHA - Immediate response for backup by SAPS Kamesh detectives resulted in the swift arrest of two suspects, the seizure of a revolver and ammunition after three people were shot dead and three others injured in a shooting incident last night, 29 October 2021 in Rosedale in Kamesh. In the first incident, it is alleged at about 20:20,a rival gang were at the corners of … [Read more...] about Murder and attempted murder suspects arrested after shooting spree: Kamesh – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 15:19:06
Two suspects fatally wounded and five arrested during a shootout with police in Benoni – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 14:07:28
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng PARKTOWN - Two suspects have been fatally wounded and five were arrested during a shootout with the police in Benoni on Saturday, 30 October 2021, at approximately 07:40. Police recovered four firearms reportedly used by the suspects. The Police's Crime Intelligence shared information with a multi-disciplinary team about a gang that was planning to commit a business robbery in … [Read more...] about Two suspects fatally wounded and five arrested during a shootout with police in Benoni – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 14:07:28
Randfontein SAPS hosted a Cancer and Mental Health Awareness campaign – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 12:55:30
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng WEST RAND DISTRICT - On Friday, 29 October 2021, at about 10:30, Randfontein SAPS members, Employee Health and Wellness, Randfontein Detective, Communication officer, Social Crime Prevention, Victim Friendly coordinator, peer educator from department of health Asnath Alberts, Sankofa rehabilitation centre Rashida Abrahams and patrollers conducted a mental health and cancer awareness … [Read more...] about Randfontein SAPS hosted a Cancer and Mental Health Awareness campaign – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 12:55:30
Media article on alleged kidnapping is misleading – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 11:43:35
South African Police Service PRETORIA - An article carried by a media house in the East Rand in Gauteng which suggests there have been arrests in an alleged kidnapping case is misleading. The South African Police Service therefore distances itself from the said article. The SAPS is again requesting that matters which are likely to place the lives of people at risk be handled with utmost sensitivity. Join Your Neighbourhood … [Read more...] about Media article on alleged kidnapping is misleading – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-30 11:43:35
