WASHINGTON – The death toll in West Darfur state on Tuesday climbed to 159 with more than 200 people injured after more than 3 days of fighting between different ethnic communities, according to the Committee of West Darfur Doctors. This latest wave of violence in West Darfur state began when a member of the African […]
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Police arrest four suspects believed to be involved in a hijacking and attempted murder incident in Sunnyside, Tshwane District
PARKTOWN – Police in Tshwane District followed up on information regarding suspects involved in the shooting of a member from the SAPS Task Force on Monday, 18 January 2021, where a state vehicle was reportedly also hijacked. The vehicle was later recovered by security guards who notified the police. A team made up of Tshwane […]
Eight suspects found with counterfeit liquor and cigarettes
WELKOM – Members of the Welkom K9 Unit arrested eight (8) suspects aged between 22 and 57 on 20 January 2021 in Riebeckstad, Welkom, for transportation of liquor, selling or dispensing of liquor and selling liquor in unregistered premises. Charges under Disaster Management Act adjusted Alert Level 3 were also added which included transportation and […]
Police officer arrested for corruption
ODENDAALSRUS – A joint operation by the Provincial Anti-Corruption unit, Odendaalsrus Crime Detection unit and Kroonstad LCRC led to the arrest of a 50-year-old Warrant Officer stationed at Odendaalsrus Detectives on the 20 January 2021 at about 13:00. This after the member approached an accused in a case of driving under the influence, demanding R10 […]
Police search operation for a missing 29-year-old man continues
NABOOMSPRUIT – The Police in Naboomspruit have launched a search operation for Johannes Matsoboke Malimavhi aged 29 from Phomolong Extension 4. He allegedly left his home on 12 January 2021 at about 07:00 and has since disappeared. Police’s search operation was conducted at his relatives, friends and nearby areas with no success. Unfortunately, there is […]
Covid-19 case at Durban North police station
DURBAN – All communities serviced by the Durban North police station are advised that this police station has been temporarily closed due to a member who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus today, 19 January 2021. The member was on duty on Friday 15 January and received the results today. The Community Service Centre will […]
Narcotics dog sniffs out drugs, suspect nabbed in Kimberley
NORTHERN CAPE – The SAPS Kimberley K9 units’ narcotics dog, Eddie (under command of his dog handler Sgt Benjamin Appie) sniffed out Madrax from a cupboard when police raided a house in Soul City, Galeshewe, earlier this morning, 19 January 2021. The Kimberley K9 unit and the Provincial Crime Intelligence followed up on information and […]