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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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 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...
Welkom Police Arrest Man, Recover R52,000 in Stolen Laptops
Members of the Welkom Public Order Police (POP) have arrested a 44-year-old man after he was allegedly found in possession of stolen property valued...
Life Sentence for Man Who Kidnapped, Raped, and Murdered 11-Year-Old Girl
The Free State High Court, sitting at the Harrismith Magistrate’s Court, has handed down a life sentence to 51-year-old Dingaan Petrus Mbele for the...
Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend with Broken Bottle
A 28-year-old woman is in police custody following the fatal stabbing of her 41-year-old boyfriend at a tavern in Tikwana location in the early...



















