Stolen vehicles recovered, 5 arrested, Paulpietersburg
An operation aimed at eradicating criminal activities in the Paulpietersburg policing precinct was conducted by local police officers together with the Ulundi Public Order...
Life imprisonment for repeated rape of woman (78)
The Vryheid Regional Court convicted and sentenced Sphamandla Samkelo Buthelezi (35) to life imprisonment for raping a 78 year old woman. In May 2017,...
Inanda hijacking, victim shot, 3 arrested
On Tuesday 20 August 2019, at 23:00, police officers from Inanda SAPS were following up on intelligence with regards to suspects involved in a...
Armed robbers target Durban Service stations
Blue Security has warned owners and staff of service stations to be vigilant after armed robbers hit two businesses in the past 24 hours.
Blue...
Armed robber to appear in Pinetown court
Police officers from KwaNdengezi SAPS were conducting duties at the Community Service Centre when a man arrived and reported to police that he was...
Two heroin dealers arrested, Durban
Police officers from the Ethekwini Inner South Cluster conducted operations and arrested suspects who were found with drugs in their possession as part of...
Fatal shooting, suspect tracked down, Kranskop
Kranskop Detectives embarked on an operation on 19 August 2019, to apprehend a suspect involved in a murder that took place over the weekend....
Police use teargas, rubber bullets to disperse rioters, Richards Bay
The Provincial Commissioner for Kwazulu-Natal, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula has condemned the actions of individuals who attempted to intimidate police officers at Richards Bay....
Housebreaking suspect escapes from hospital, Durban
Police officers from Greenwood Park SAPS are on the trail of an awaiting trial prisoner. Lee Richard Barratt (40) escaped from lawful custody on...
Alcohol and crime: 112 Illegal liquor outlets shut down, KZN
Police officers in KwaZulu-Natal have intensified operations to clamp down on mushrooming illegal liquor outlets in the province. During these operations police also conducted...
SAPS helicopter crashes, Virginia airport, KZN
A helicopter belonging to the South African Police Service crashed alongside the runway at Virginia Airport in KwaZulu-Natal on 20 August 2019.
No serious injuries...
Armed robbers nabbed by off-duty police officer, Umlazi
An off-duty police officer arrested two suspects and seized a firearm as well as stolen property. A 30 year old man was sitting at...


















