Suspect appeared in court for ex-girlfriend’s murder, Sasolburg
A 35-year-old Teboho Edward Tshabalala appeared before the Sasolburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 03 October 2023 for alleged murder. On Friday, 29 September 2023 at about 19:00, the police received a complaint of murder at Wedepohl Street Sasolburg. On arrival at the scene the police found the lifeless body of a woman who was identified [...]
Rapist to spend life in prison, Marquard
34-year-old Thabo David Kotoloane will spend life in prison for rape and robbery of an 18-year-old victim. On 17 December 2019 at about 22:00, the 18-year-old was walking home alone on foot about to pass Moemaneng Graveyard, when she noticed that someone was following her. Passing the graveyard the victim was attacked and grabbed from [...]
Namahadi police investigating double murder at electricity sub-station
Police seek public assistance in solving a double murder case. The double murder occurred the premises of an electric sub-station based near Mota Road at Sebokeng Village, where security and an unknown person were found dead. It's alleged that on Friday, 29 September 2023 at about 20:00, the two security guards were on duty when [...]
Police investigate inquest following the death of a student at a...
The Phuthaditjhaba police attended an inquest at the University of Free State-Qwaqwa campus on 01 October 2023 after they were informed by campus security on the death of a student at the Steve Biko residence. It's alleged that all students of the university were celebrating their 20th anniversary of which the deceased, aged 19, attended. [...]
One suspect arrested for business robbery, three more still on the...
The public private integrated approach to policing in Mangaung Metro is making strides; the idea was borne out of the E2 - Eyes and Ears initiative through which collaboration between the South African Police Service, participating private security companies and other role players as well as stakeholders work together in crime-fighting efforts. During the early [...]
Former lover to serve two decades in prison for rape
Kagisanong: A woman found herself vulnerable in the hands of her forty-four-year-old ex-boyfriend. On Saturday night 03 September 2022, the victim was having some drinks at a local shebeen in Caleb Motshabi, Bloemfontein when the accused Thabang Pitso approached her and forced the frightened forty-nine-year-old woman to go with him to an unknown address whereby [...]
Suspects arrested for fraud and for running clandestine laboratory for printing...
On Thursday 28 September 2023 members of Parkweg Visible Policing Unit were busy with Operation Yehlisa and Operation Shanela actions in Generaal De Wet suburb when they spotted a White Honda sedan. The police stopped the vehicle as part of stop-and-search activities at about 13:00. The members then introduced themselves to the driver and requested [...]
Mother sought after a strangled newborn baby girl recovered
The police request the community's help in finding the mother of a new born baby who was found dead on Sunday, 24 September 2023 at about 12:00 in Thabong. The police were summoned to a house in Thabong, where, upon arrival, they met with the owner of the house. The owner informed them they had [...]
Seven suspects on the run after a substation was robbed
A manhunt is underway for seven unknown men after a substation was robbed of copper cable. On Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at about 22:00, two security guards were on duty when the door of the guardroom was forced open. Seven unknown men with firearms entered the room and were instructed not to move. The guards [...]
Four in court for alleged fraud and corruption, Frankfort
Four suspects, Liezel Burger (40), Mahlodi Patricia Mongano (38), John Nhlanhla Radebe (31) and Lucky Maluleka (31) appeared before the Frankfort Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 26 September 2023, on charges of fraud and corruption after being allegedly involved in assisting people in Frankfort to obtain roadworthy certificates without their vehicles being tested at accredited roadworthy [...]
Manhunt launched after a woman was found murdered in Thabong
The police have launched a manhunt for an unknown man who allegedly shot and killed a 51-year-old woman at her home. The incident took place on Sunday, 24 September 2023 at about 02:00 at Freedom Square in Thabong. According to reports, the woman was at home with her husband and neighbours, busy drinking and enjoying [...]
Children rescued during a hostage ordeal
On 25 September 2023 at about 18:00 police in Phuthaditjhaba were summoned to Mandela Park after reports of a hostage drama. On arrival police discovered that a 57-year-old man locked himself in the house as well as his 43-year-old wife and two little children aged 3 and 7. Police hostage negotiators team was summoned to [...]
