Month: December 2025

Shipping Container Loaded With Fireworks Catches Alight: Verulam CBD – KZN

Shipping Container Loaded With Fireworks Catches Alight: Verulam CBD – KZN

A shipping container packed with fireworks caught alight in the Verulam CBD – KZN a short while ago (Tuesday). Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance after smoke was seen billowing from the storage container. Moments later, the fireworks inside began erupting. Firefighters are currently on scene […]

One suspect arrested for possession of suspected stolen truck

One suspect arrested for possession of suspected stolen truck

A 33-year-old male has been arrested for possession of a suspected stolen vehicle in Sasolburg. On Sunday, 28 December 2025, at approximately 21:00, members of the Fezile Dabi District highway patrol received information regarding a truck suspected to have been hijacked in Germiston on Saturday, 27 December 2025. Acting on […]

Free State SAPS nets 1 356 suspects during aggressive Operation Shanela blitz

Free State SAPS nets 1 356 suspects during aggressive Operation Shanela blitz

In a massive blow to criminality across the province, the multidisciplinary Operation Shanela has resulted in the arrest of 1 356 suspects for various crimes ranging from illicit drug trade to contact crimes and traffic violations. ​The operation, specifically designed to curb Trio crimes and aggravated robberies, saw law enforcement […]

Operational situation at the Lebombo Port of Entry

Operational situation at the Lebombo Port of Entry

The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, has provided an update on the operational situation at the Lebombo Port of Entry following heightened movements during the Christmas period. Dr Masiapato confirmed that on 25 December 2025 on Christmas Day, the Border Management Authority successfully processed over […]

Gauteng Traffic Police continued with compliance and overloading control operations at the N4-1 Weighbridge

Gauteng Traffic Police continued with compliance and overloading control operations at the N4-1 Weighbridge

Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police (NC) continued with compliance and overloading control operations at the N4-1 Weighbridge. The operation focused on enforcing road traffic regulations, including checks on driver fitness and the roadworthiness of vehicles. During the operation, a minibus taxi travelling on the N1 North from Johannesburg to […]