Gang Members Sentenced to Life for Murder and Rape

Gang Members Sentenced to Life for Murder and Rape

The Free State police have welcomed the severe sentences handed down by the Henneman Regional Court to two members of the notorious "TDK" gang...
Court Imposes 14-Year Sentence for R64.8 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly Businesswoman

Court Imposes 14-Year Sentence for R64.8 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly...

The Free State Division of the High Court has handed down a 14-year direct prison sentence to 52-year-old Sello Cedric Pinkoane for fraud, uttering,...
Life Sentence for Man Who Raped and Assaulted a Minor After Offering Her a Lift

Life Sentence for Man Who Raped and Assaulted a Minor After...

Police in the Free State have welcomed the successful prosecution and life imprisonment of a 38-year-old man convicted of the rape and assault of...
Life Sentence for Uncle Who Raped Niece After Escorting Her to Bus Stop

Life Sentence for Uncle Who Raped Niece After Escorting Her to...

A recent conviction and sentencing have underscored the relentless efforts of specialised police units in combating gender-based violence. The Parkweg Family Violence, Child Protection...
Father Sentenced to 20 Years for Murder of Six-Year-Old Son

Father Sentenced to 20 Years for Murder of Six-Year-Old Son

The Bloemfontein Regional Court has handed down a 20-year prison sentence to Tshwarelo Tshilwane, 27, for the murder of his six-year-old son. The court heard...
Five Arrested After Police Intercept Planned Heist

Five Arrested After Police Intercept Planned Heist

 A planned armed robbery targeting a business in the Botshabelo Industrial Area was thwarted by vigilant police work on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest...
Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend

Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Girlfriend

A 49-year-old man is in police custody following the alleged murder of his 46-year-old girlfriend in the Phomolong area of Hennenman. The suspect was...
Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery at Free State Shop

Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery at Free State Shop

The Thabo Mofutsanyana District Executive Detective Team has arrested two suspects in their twenties in connection with a business robbery that took place on...
Suspect Arrested as Police Seize R4.3 Million in Contraband Cigarettes

Suspect Arrested as Police Seize R4.3 Million in Contraband Cigarettes

A proactive, self-initiated operation by the Welkom Tactical Response Team (TRT) led to a major bust on Wednesday, resulting in the seizure of illicit...
Factory Owner Arrested with Suspected Stolen SANDF Fabric, Second Suspect for Immigration Violation

Factory Owner Arrested with Suspected Stolen SANDF Fabric, Second Suspect for...

A major multi-disciplinary operation on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, resulted in the arrest of a factory owner for the alleged illegal possession of suspected...
SAPS Welcomes Life Sentence for Prison Rape Perpetrator

SAPS Welcomes Life Sentence for Prison Rape Perpetrator

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed the successful prosecution and life imprisonment sentence handed down to a 57-year-old man for the rape...
Anti-Gang Unit Nets R373k in Crystal Meth, Cash, and Surveillance Gear in Bloemfontein Raid

Anti-Gang Unit Nets R373k in Crystal Meth, Cash, and Surveillance Gear...

In a decisive blow to drug trafficking in the Mangaung Metro, members of the South African Police Service's Anti-Gang Unit have arrested a 44-year-old...