Human Rights

Hawks disruptive operations pounce on illegal miners again

LIMPOPO – The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation is determined to fight the scourge of illegal mining in the Province by conducting continuous disruptive operations in affected areas.To display determination, the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crim…

Successful multidisciplinary operation held in Sterkspruit

STERKSPRUIT – Police in Sterkspruit conducted a successful multi-disciplinary operation which was held in the Sterkspruit and Palmietfontein areas.Various units including Public Order Policing, Stock Theft Unit, the Mounted Unit, Border Policing, K9, V…

Update: Missing person found deceased in Olifantshoek

NORTHERN CAPE – The Olifantshoek SAPS are investigating an inquest into the death of Marie Mathlare.Marie Mathlare (67) went missing on 01 January 2023 and her body was found in the veld on a nearby farm on Monday, 16 January 2023 at about 17:30.The bo…

Police caution tourists to be vigilant and security conscious

GQEBERHA – Hotels and other hospitality places accommodating tourists are urged to inform their guests of opportunistic criminals and for them to be alert and vigilant at all times when touring the city on their own.This appeal comes after a Swiss woma…

Suspects in custody for dealing in drugs

KWAZULU-NATAL – On Thursday 12 January 2023, the Hawks members from Newcastle Serious Organised Crime Investigation assisted by National Intervention Unit, Tactical Response Team, Newcastle Vehicle Crime Investigation and Department of Home Affairs Imm…

Safer Festive Season operation Tlotla Molao successes

POTCHEFSTROOM – With more boots on the ground to heighten visibility, police in the province in conjunction with other security forces have been working hard to ensure that members of the community are and feel safe.A total of 2523 arrests have been ef…

Police crime prevention initiatives heightened across the province

MOKWAKWAILA – SAPS Limpopo Provincial Corporate Communication and Liaison officials in partnership with the Mokwakwaila Police have embarked on a crime awareness campaign on, Monday 09 January 2023 with the local community radio station, Perfect Radio….

Missing person sought by Malamulele SAPS

MALAMULELE – The South African Police Service in Malamulele are appealing to the community for assistance in locating a missing woman, Thulani Chauke of Madonsi village.The 23-year-old woman went missing on 06 January 2023, when she reportedly went to …

City investigating cause of fire on N2 Express bus

The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate is investigating the cause of a fire that broke out on a MyCiTi N2 Express bus shortly before 08:00 this morning, 9 January 2023, on the N2 inbound lane close to Bhunga Avenue. Thankfully, nobody has b…

Laingsburg police relaunch victim friendly room

WESTERN CAPE – The Western Cape police stepped up the fight against Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) with the relaunch of the Laingsburg police’s victim friendly room at an event hosted at the police station on Friday, 06 January 2023. Senior police management, leaders of Business Against Crime (BAC),

Arrests, fines, incidents decrease week on week

The City of Cape Town’s enforcement agencies arrested 121 suspects and issued nearly 18 000 fines for various transgressions. Meanwhile, the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) recorded just over 1 000 calls, less than a third compared to the previous week. ‘This long weekend was certainly quieter than the

Robbery accused to appear in court

POTCHEFSTROOM – A 27-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Itsoseng Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 3 January 2023, on a charge of robbery. The accused’s court appearance stems from his apprehension on New Year’s Day after he and two other suspects allegedly robbed a Mini Market owner in Zone

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