Month: July 2022
Swift police action saves lives and leads to arrest of seven suspects, firearms seized
PEDDIE – The SAPS management has commended the swift move by police in apprehending seven suspects and the seizure of firearms and ammunition. Management further praised the members for their bravey and patriotism that averted major bloodshed and saved…
Extortion accused to reappear in court
POTCHEFSTROOM – A 52-year-old Joshua Lefa Metswamere was granted a bail of R500.00 upon appearance before the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 27 July 2022, for extortion. He is expected to reappear at the same court on Thursday, 18 Augus…
Garden Route District integrated weekend crime combating operations yield success: 362 arrested
EDEN CLUSTER – Police in the Garden Route District expanded their efforts to ensure a safe environment for all during this weekend through the strategic deployment of integrated forces in the crime stricken areas in the Southern Cape.These concerted ef…
Three suspects nabbed for allegedly killing the mayor of Collins Chabane Municipality
POLOKWANE – The three suspects who were arrested for allegedly killing the Mayor of Collins Chabane Municipality in the Vhembe District are expected to make the first court appearance in the Malamulele Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, on Monday, 01 August …
Police Minister meets and assures Krugersdorp rape survivors that attackers will be found
The families of some of eight survivors of the Krugersdorp gang rape ordeal have called on the South African Police Service (SAPS) to continue the strong police action to arrest their attackersOn the eve of Women’s Day, Police Minister, General Bheki C…
SAPS Germiston is investigating a missing child case and appeals to the public for assistance
GERMISTON – Police appeals to the public to assist in locating a missing girl named Kamokgelo Khena, aged 11, who was last seen on Saturday, 30 July 2022 by her mother at their place of residence in Germiston South. Kamokgelo’s mother reported her miss…
Operation Sikhona paints Buffalo Metro City blue, taverns warned to comply
EAST LONDON – Weekend Operations continue in the Buffalo City Municipality District with successes including the closing down of two shebeens and seizure of liquor valued over R45 000.00 last night.The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major…
Operation Gijima nets successes in Namakwa and ZF Mgcawu Districts
KIMBERLEY – Simultaneous cross-border operations in the Namakwa and ZF Mgcawu Districts nabs multiple suspects for various crimes. The cross-border operation dubbed, ‘Operation Gijima’ resolved to conduct simultaneous operations between SARPCCO regions…