Crime

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena has welcomed the arrest of a police Constable and two civilians for theft.   Constable Meshack Masiza (26), Motlamedi Lekalake (24) and Jabufor Ngwa (39) were on Sunday afternoon, 19 September 2021, apprehended in Rooigrond outside Mahikeng. That was after the Constable allegedly lied to … [Read more...] about Provincial Commissioner welcomes the arrest of a police officer and two accomplices for theft – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-24 12:01:32

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape DUTYWA - Police operations in Dutywa led to the recovery of a substantial amount of drugs and cash last night, 23 September 2021. As part of crime prevention duties, Police embarked on multi-disciplinary operations focusing on safety and security of the community in Dutywa policing precinct. Police received information about a house that sells drugs in GPO Informal … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested for dealing in drugs – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-24 12:16:32

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - Eight accused have on Wednesday, 22 September appeared before the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on charges of possession of suspected stolen property. The accused court appearance stems from their arrest on Tuesday, 21 September 2021, at about 06:25. Police were informed of two vehicles, a Toyota Hilux bakkie and a Mazda 3 sedan that were allegedly loaded … [Read more...] about Eight suspects appear in court for possession of suspected stolen property – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-24 13:57:09

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape DOUGLAS – A 29-year-old man is behind bars, following the rape of an 8-year-old girl. It is alleged that the victim together with her peers were playing nearby a dumping site in Breipal, Douglas on Tuesday, 21 September 2021 when the suspect chased, grabbed and raped her. The victim's friends managed to run away and report the incident to the parents. The suspect was … [Read more...] about Eight-year-old Girl raped, suspect behind bars – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-24 14:12:09

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape GQEBERHA - Algoa Park detectives are busy with investigation into culpable homicide after a collision between two vehicles and a motor cycle, in Algoa Park, this morning. It is alleged that at approximately 08:45, at the intersections of St Leonards Drive and Uitenhage Road, a Suzuki motor cycle and a VW Caddy Collided, the Caddy overturned and collided with a stationary … [Read more...] about Police investigate culpable homicide – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-24 14:57:09

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo POLOKWANE - In a concerted effort to fight the scourge of gender based violence and Femicide in Limpopo province, the Provincial Commander of Media Relations, Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe yesterday, 22 September 2021, visited Maruleng F.M based in Ga-Sekororo village outside Tzaneen in the Mopani District, as part of the maximum community mobilization for the Deputy Minister of … [Read more...] about Provincial Corporate Communication mobilise the communities in the fight against crime GBV through airwaves – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-23 11:03:50

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape CENTANE - One of the root causes of gender-based violence is inequitable gender norms, hence the South African Police Service (SAPS) is focussing on utilising its male colleagues within structures like Men for Change to advocate against the scourge of GBV through proactive measures in fighting this pandemic. Addressing the parade this morning, the Buffalo City District … [Read more...] about Dagga and dangerous weapons recovered during an awareness campaign – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-23 20:25:20

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State PHUTHADITJHABA - Members of Public Order Police Unit have arrested two suspects in separate incidents at Lusaka Section in Makwane Village, Phuthaditjhaba. On 23 September 2021, members received information which led to the arrest of two suspects, both aged 22, and the recovery of dagga and cash. They are expected to appear before the Makwane Magistrates' Court for dealing in … [Read more...] about Two suspects arrested for dealing in dagga – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-23 20:40:20