High-density operations under the auspices of Operation Shanela were executed across all five districts in the Northern Cape Province during the past week to address trio crimes, contact crimes, drug and alcohol related offences and property related crimes. The multi-disciplinary assemble netted 297 criminals, of which 136 are wanted suspects, […]
Month: March 2024
Law enforcement agencies vigorous crackdown on illegal mining activities through Operation Vala Umgodi
The South African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and the Department of Home Affairs are actively engaged in Operation Vala Umgodi to combat the scourge of illegal mining activities in areas affected by this criminal phenomenon. Through a seamless collaboration between the SAPS, SANDF, and Immigration […]
Hoedspruit Police nab two suspects for possession of illicit cigarettes worth thousands of rands
Two male suspects were nabbed by the South African Police Service in Hoedspruit for possession of illicit cigarettes on Thursday, 14 March 2024 at about 15:10. Police received information about a silver grey Toyota Corolla motor vehicle with Mpumalanga registration number that was allegedly loading illicit cigarettes from a storage […]
Broken truck on road R524 next to Shayandima Industrial robots in Vhembe District
Broken truck on road R524 next to Shayandima Industrial robots in Vhembe District. Motorists traveling from Tshakhuma to Punda Maria are advised to use D3743- Maungani road. Please proceed with caution.
Chatsworth SAPS Specialised Economic Crimes Task Team members arrest suspects for theft of motor vehicles
Within a space of 24 hours Chatsworth Police arrested two suspects in the Policing Precinct. Last night, police officers acted on information after receiving intelligence of motor vehicles being stripped at a property in Westcliff, Chatsworth. Upon arrival Police found this intelligence to be authentic. Two suspects, aged 31 and […]
A truck traveling north on the R102 collided into he bridge between Umtentweni and SeaPark
A truck traveling north on the R102 collided into he bridge between Umtentweni and SeaPark today. Fortunately the driver escaped without any injuries although the truck sustained significant damage. Authorities were on the scene for assistance.
Counterfeit goods worth over R80 million confiscated in Bellville
Since the establishment of the National Counterfeit unit in November last year, the team in collaboration with its crime fighting partners seized counterfeit goods worth over R300 million. To date, the team also seized 31 vehicles which were used in the commission of the crime and arrested 23 suspects of […]
Operation Vala Umgodi secured the arrest of illegal miners
On Tuesday, 12 March 2024, foreign national males involved in purported illicit mining activities were apprehended inside dump holes at Molati village outside Letsitele in the Mopani District during Operation Vala Umgodi. Additionally, on Tuesday, 12 March 2024, a Border Policing Team arrested a male suspect for possession and dealing […]
Futuroad Expo 2024 accelerates change alongside Fleet Safety Awards at one-of-a-kind African trade show
Futuroad Expo, the premier platform for showcasing cutting-edge innovations in the truck, bus and commercial vehicle sectors, is set to take place from 19 to 21 November at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. Organised by Messe Frankfurt South Africa, this highly anticipated event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and […]
Truck crashes into a Police Barracks on Somerset Street in Grahamstown
Scribante truck crashed into a Police Barracks on Somerset Street in Grahamstown on Saturday 9 March. The driver was driving down a steep hill on Lucas Avenue and the brakes reportedly failed. Truck crashes into a Police Barracks on Somerset Street in Grahamstown https://t.co/L5tupYUalZ #ArriveAlive #TruckCrash #BrakeFailure @SAPoliceService @ConstructionSfy pic.twitter.com/mh5Hmh6cMa […]










