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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

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal   All communities serviced by the KwaDukuza police station are advised that this police station’s CSC has been temporarily moved due to one of its members who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus on Friday, 31 December 2021. The Community Service Centre will operate from Friday, 31 December 2021 at the Kwadukuza SAPS Phuza Lapha Boardroom (106 Chief Albert … [Read more...] about KwaDukuza police station temporarily closed for Covid-19 decontamination – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-31 09:59:14

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   WESTERN CAPE - On Thursday afternoon, 30 December 2021, members of Maitland Flying Squad followed up information in Brackenfell about a vehicle that was stolen in Milnerton area.  It was evident that this vehicle with suspects were involved in numerous courier robberies in the Peninsula.  Members spotted the vehicle parked in a business area. The vehicle was searched and … [Read more...] about Safer Festive Season operations yield positive results – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-31 13:53:48

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State   A Police Clerk working in the exhibit store arrested and charged for theft of cash and fraud, is out on R1000 bail after she appeared in the Botshabelo Magistrate Court yesterday. The 40-year-old stationed at Botshabelo Police Station, was arrested after it was discovered that money handed in as exhibit, has disappeared.  The incident was realized during a … [Read more...] about Police clerk appears in court for fraud and theft – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-31 10:14:14

National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS)   CAPE TOWN - The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied with its plans to deliver a safe and secure Special Official Funeral – Category 1 for the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Since the passing of the Archbishop, the structure which comprises of various law enforcement agencies and government departments within the Justice … [Read more...] about Natjoints to ensure a safe and secure funeral for the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-31 10:29:14

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo SELOSESHA - An unknown male lost his life at Pelonomi Hospital on Monday, 26 December 2021, after he was allegedly assaulted by community members. On Sunday evening, 26 December 2021, Selosesha Police were summoned to Morago Trust after an unknown male was caught by community members for allegedly trying to steal livestock.  Community members allegedly assaulted … [Read more...] about Assist police in tracing family of an unknown male – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-30 13:46:02

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga NELSPRUIT - A 31-year-old suspect appeared before the Lydenburg Magistrate's Court, yesterday, 29 December 2021, for possession of a suspected stolen firearm, after he was arrested by police from Lydenburg K9 Unit on Tuesday, 28 December 2021. The suspect was remanded in custody until 11 January 2022. According to the information, on 28 December 2021 at about … [Read more...] about Suspect appears in court for possession of suspected stolen firearm – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-30 14:16:02

Coronavirus case at Umlazi police station More SAPS Crime Reports … [Read more...] about Coronavirus case at Umlazi police station – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-30 14:46:02

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape   The Roodepan Detectives in the Northern Cape, traced and locked up suspects who have had been on run for various crimes ranging from contravention of protection order, attempted murder, house breaking and theft. During the early hours of Thursday, 30 December 2021, while still napping, the wanted suspects were apprehended and arrested at their respective … [Read more...] about Eleven wanted suspects traced and arrested for various crimes in Roodepan – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-30 18:26:16

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State   The body of a 38-year-old man, reported as missing, was discovered by community members at Matlwangtlwang Township in Steynsrus. He was last seen on Sunday, 26 December 2021. Family members opened a missing person’s case on 29 December 2021, after failing to contact or locate him. While the matter was reported, a body of a drowned person was reported. Upon … [Read more...] about Missing man’s buody discovered following drowning – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-30 18:41:16