The three member states of the Trans-Kalahari Corridor (TKC), Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa are today conducting the 15th Joint Law Enforcement Operations hosted in Ghanzi, Botswana. Trans-Kalahari Corridor: The TKC operations brings together over 100 law enforcement officers and participants from the three member states (South Africa, Botswana, & […]
Crime
Truck Loaded With Rice Overturns: Van Reenens Pass – KZN
Thousands of bags of Tastic rice were removed from a truck that overturned on the N3 at Van Reenen’s Pass bordering Kwazulu Natal/Free State this morning (Tuesday 12:35). Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) travelling to Johannesburg – Gauteng found the mechanical horse & trailer across dual lanes. Thousands […]
Reportedly stolen truck recovered in the Heidelberg area
On Wednesday 02 July 2025, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Anti-Cable Theft Unit Officers recovered a reported hijacked truck in the Heidelberg area. While patrolling the area, Officers came across an abandoned truck on the side of the road with a load. Officers proceeded to conduct an enquiry check […]
Suspects arrested for impersonating police officials and the possession of stolen property
Inter-agency collaboration highlighted a significant success leading to the apprehension of suspects involved in serious criminal activities, including impersonating police officials and possession of stolen property, in City Deep, Johannesburg. On Thursday, 03 July 2025, information was received regarding a truck linked to a business robbery as per the SAPS […]
Police intensify efforts to dismantle illegal chrome mining operations in Sekhukhune District
The Sekhukhune District Vala Umgodi Task Team has conducted a series of targeted operations aimed at curbing illegal mining activities in the area. These efforts have resulted in the successful interception and arrest of multiple suspects involved in illegal chrome mining. On the night of 3 July, at approximately 23:10, […]
Police arrest suspected illegal chrome transporter in Sekhukhune
On 3 July 2025, at approximately 01:20, the Sekhukhune District Vala Umgodi task team received a credible tip-off regarding a truck suspected of illegally loading and transporting chrome at Diphale village. Acting swiftly on this information, the team responded promptly to the area and successfully located a side tipper truck […]
Theft Of Hyundai: Chatsworth – KZN
Please be on the lookout for a white Hyundai H100 stolen from Westcliff in Chatsworth – KZN this morning at 04:57 (Saturday). The vehicle with registration plates BK 62DG ZN was pushed out of the yard & kick started by the suspects. The bakkie was fitted with a canopy. A […]
Two foreign nationals nabbed while attempting to smuggle crystal meth, dagga and codeine worth R2.6 million at Groblersbrug POE
Members of the Groblersbrug Border Policing Unit in the Waterberg District arrested two foreign nationals and confiscated a consignment of illicit goods worth approximately R2.6 million on Wednesday, 02 July 2025 at approximately 16:30, after intercepting a truck attempting to smuggle drugs and other contraband through the Groblersbrug Port of […]
Police conduct successful operations targeting illegal sand mining and immigration violations in Limpopo province
The South African Police Service (SAPS), through the dedicated efforts of the Mopani and Capricorn Vala Umgodi Task Teams, has conducted a series of successful operations aimed at curbing illegal sand mining and immigration violations within Limpopo Province. In Mopani District, a coordinated operation on 27 June 2025 resulted in […]
Police uncover illicit chrome mining operation in Klarnet Mine
In a bold display of unwavering resolve and relentless pursuit of justice, the Vala Umgodi task team in Sekhukhune District has struck a decisive blow against illegal mining operations. On Thursday, 26 June 2025, at approximately 07:45, the air was charged with anticipation as the team received a credible tip-off. […]