Operation Basadi yielded successes as a build up to the Community Imbizo that will be hosted by the Acting Provincial Commissioner for the Northern Cape, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, the Frances Baard District Commissioner, Major General Charlotte Makgari and several external stakeholders on Wednesday, 21 August at 11:00 at the […]
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The SAPS in Gauteng Province conducted high-density Operation Shanela in Benoni
The SAPS in Gauteng Province conducted high-density Operation Shanela in Benoni, Ekurhuleni District, led by Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Mthombeni. With a focus on restoring law and order, ensuring public safety, and combating criminal activity, a roadblock was set up at Paul Kruger Highway, Benoni, resulting in the arrest of […]
Women in policing operation along the N4 Road near Malalane, the road which is heading to-and-from Mozambique
The SAPS Women In Policing in conjunction with other law enforcement officers from department of Home Affairs, Mpumalanga and Nkomazi Traffic, Correctional Services, #CPF and a Car Track Company embarked on Operation Basadi earlier today. The operation began with a parade along the N4 Road near Malalane, the road which […]
Operation Shanela squeezes the space for criminals in the Northern Cape province
Northern Cape police were out in full force during the execution of Operation Shanela with the focus on illegal firearms, contact crimes, especially murder and rape, trio crimes, and aggravating robbery. Police actions were executed in problematic areas, which included crime intelligence driven operations, roadblocks, vehicle check points, high visibility […]
Female members deployed for the multi-disciplinary Operation Vala Umgodi
Female members deployed for the multi-disciplinary Operation Vala Umgodi, participated in Operation Basadi actions that commenced on Monday, 5 August 2024. Teams from different departments and entities including the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), the Department of Home Affairs Immigration Services, the Departnent of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, […]
Four suspects arrested for bribery during operation Vala Umgodi in Sekhukhune
The South African Police Service remains steadfast in its mission to eradicate corruption and illegal mining activities as four suspects were apprehended during the disruptive Operation Vala Umgodi in Sekhukhune. A specialized team comprising members from Techtical Response Team , National Intervention Unit, Crime Intelligence coordinators, and South Africa National […]
Eleven suspects were nabbed for illegal mining in the Vhembe District
The area of Mutakari in Vhembe District, known for being problematic in terms of illegal mining of sand activities, was dealt a serious blow following the apprehension of 11 suspects by a strong team of law enforcement agencies on Friday 28 June 2024. The multidisciplinary team comprising of members from […]
Operation Phakisa yields success in coastal areas of the Namakwa District
The multi-disciplinary operation known as Operation Phakisa was executed between Thursday, 20 June 2024 and Sunday, 23 June 2024 in Port Nolloth, Kleinsee, Groenrivier, Alexander Bay and Hondeklipbay. The operations focused on illegal activities in relation to marine related crimes by monitoring and ensuring strict compliance of the prescribed ranching, […]
Ten suspects arrested for illegal mining during an operation in Hartbeespoortdam
Ten suspects arrested during the “Vala Umgodi” operation in Hartbeespoortdam were remanded in custody until Tuesday, 18 and Thursday, 20 June 2024, for interpreters respectively. The accused appeared before the Brits Magistrates on Tuesday, 11 June 2024, on charges of contravention of the Immigration Act, 2002. The suspects were arrested […]
Operation Shanela teams secure the arrest of 250 suspects in the Northern Cape Province
As citizens prepare to cast their votes during the National and Provincial Elections, Operation Shanela continues to ensure a safe and secure environment for all inhabitants. The ongoing Operation Shanela high-density operations were executed across the Northern Cape Province from 20 May 2024 until 26 May 2024 to address all […]










