Bloemfontein
Bloem teen mom wanted for abandoning newborn baby in hospital
Sergeant Nthabiseng Ranthako, who is leading the case, has called on the public to assist in identifying the teen mother.
Cape Town
Eersterivier broad daylight shooting caught on camera
Footage of the gory ambush has since surfaced online and can be watched below.
Border Management Authority
German narc lord on INTERPOL’s most-wanted red list arrested at OR Tambo
For eight years, the suspect used fake German and Israeli passports to move around the continent, evading INTERPOL's hot trail by hiding in plain sight.
Cash-in-transit
Brazen robbers take down cash-in-transit truck in Diepkloof [video]
Police have cordoned off parts of Red Show and Immink Drive, collecting forensic evidence and working diligently to clear the debris.
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Illegal mining
Limpopo police crackdown on zama-zama gold refinery
The arrest, made during a targeted operation on Thursday, resulted in the seizure of mining equipment valued at R3 million.
Cape Town
Hawks arrest suspect behind Bellville bomb threats
On Friday, 15 November, a search and seizure operation in Mamre led to the arrest of the suspect and the confiscation of several items believed to be connected to the case.
Gauteng
Shops targeted in Eastgate Mall robbery reopen amid ongoing investigation
Private security sources claim the iStore and Woolworths were the primary targets during the heist, though Eastgate management has yet to confirm this.
Abduction
Kutloano Shalaba: Search escalates for toddler abducted in broad daylight
Gauteng police are searching for two-year-old Kutloano Shalaba, who was abducted in Boipatong by men in a silver-grey VW Polo.
Fraud
Hamilton Ndlovu defies order to give up R6 million luxury assets
On Thursday, the Special Tribunal found Ndlovu in contempt for his failure to forfeit specific luxury items, as previously directed.
Gauteng
Alexandra police station shooting – Here’s what happened
A man launched a sudden attack at the Alexandra police station, injuring two officers before being fatally wounded. Here’s what we know so far.
Illegal mining
Stilfontein mine latest news: One dead body retrieved from abandoned shaft
One body has been recovered from the Stilfontein mine, where over 4,000 illegal miners remain trapped as government officials stand firm on a non-intervention policy.
Eastern Cape
Cabinet condemns killing of Eastern Cape traditional leader
The 71-year-old matriarch was shot to death at her royal home in the province in October.
Cape Town
David Manuel murder case takes a significant turn
Western Cape police confirmed that a man and a woman, both between 30 and 40 years old, were apprehended on suspicion of murdering Manuel and an unidentified friend last month in Gugulethu.
Cash-in-transit
Eastern Cape police lauded for foiling Tsolo cash-in-transit robbery
Eastern Cape police successfully thwarted a cash-in-transit heist near Tsolo, killing two armed suspects in a shootout.
Durban
KZN police make breakthrough in Groutville traffic cop murder case
KZN police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a Groutville traffic officer, Desmond Arumugam.
Durban
Riet River pensioner robbery case: Here are the latest updates
Two women have been arrested in connection with the drugging and robbery of a Riet River pensioner.
Cape Town
Manenberg shooter gets instant karma after killing two victims
A weekend of gang violence in Manenberg saw multiple fatalities, including a shooter who was later gunned down.
KwaZulu-Natal
Riet River duo wanted for drugging and robbing pensioner
Police are searching for two women who allegedly drugged and robbed a pensioner in Riet River after using details about his late wife to gain his trust.
Cape Town
Manhunt launched for Bellville tavern murder suspect
The incident unfolded shortly after 19:00 at a tavern located at the corner of South and Blankenberg Streets in Bellville’s central business district.
Extortion
Extortion poses serious threat to State and citizens, says Mashatile
He announced that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has since initiated the signing of cooperative agreements with provincial and local governments, which include operational plans that will provide details on the integration of resources against crime.
Fugitive
Hunt for escaped convict proves successful
The department said Jackson is serving a 20-year sentence for robbery, theft and possession of a firearm with ammunition, and has been behind bars since April 2015.
Eastern Cape
New Brighton mom charged with plotting son’s murder makes first court appearance
Shayhieda Dollie, accused of plotting her son’s murder to claim a life insurance payout, appeared in court as chilling details of the alleged scheme emerged.
Gun violence
White River arms merchant arrested with eight AK-47s
White River SAPS apprehended a notorious arms dealer with eight AK-47s and military-grade weapons after a high-speed chase.
Fugitive
Boksburg on high alert amid search for dangerous fugitive
A manhunt is underway in Boksburg after convicted inmate Martin Jackson escaped from prison; authorities warn he is dangerous.
KwaZulu-Natal
Mahlabathini police shootout ends in instant karma for alleged hitmen
Two suspected hitmen met their end in a shootout with police in Mahlabathini, where firearms and ammunition were recovered.
Cape Town
Murdered Cape Town taxi driver: family calls for probe
Luvuyo Vimba died after a clash with police.
IPID
IPID declassifies report into Charl Kinnear murder: Here’s what you must know
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has declassified its report on the Charl Kinnear murder case, implicating several police officers in alleged misconduct
Cape Town
Kraaifontein triple murder case takes a turn: Here’s the latest update
Cape Town police announce arrests in the Kraaifontein triple murder, where seven suspects are detained for alleged vigilantism.
Nandipha Magudumana
Magudumana to appeal her extradition on Thursday
Nandipha Magudumana was arrested in Tanzania with convicted murderer and rapist and prison escapee Thabo Bester in April 2023.
Cape Town
Suspects involved in Wesbank mass shooting still at large
As of Tuesday, two days have passed since the deadly attack, yet no arrests have been made.