Moeka Vuma police apprehended a man for the murder of his...
POTCHEFSTROOM - Moeka Vuma police reacted rapidly to a Gender Based Violence incident and apprehended a man, aged 24, on Monday, 07 August 2023, for the alleged murder of his 18-month-old baby brother. The incident occurred at Kromkuil at Moeka Vuma near Makapanstad. According to information at our disposal, an argument ensued among the suspect, [...]
Detectives arrest woman for the murder of her sister-in-law
POTCHEFSTROOM – Good investigative work by the Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit resulted in the arrest and subsequent appearance of a 36-year-old Nomsa Lephuting before the Bafokeng Magistrates' Court in Tlhabane on Friday, 04 August 2023, on a charge of murder. Lephuting was arrested on Wednesday, 02 August 2023. It is alleged that on Tuesday [...]
Seven accused appear in court for robbery and impersonating police officer
POTCHEFSTROOM - Seven accused appeared before the Wolmaransstad Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 03 August 2023, on charges of robbery and impersonating police officer. The accused's court appearance stems from their apprehension during a Crime Intelligence driven operation by members of Potchefstroom Flying Squad on Tuesday, 01 August 2023. This came after police received and operationalised [...]
Crime intelligence driven operation leads to the arrest of alleged gang...
POTCHEFSTROOM - The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in the Province welcomed the arrest of a group of eight men for public violence, trespassing, malicious damage to property and intimidation. The arrest followed an incident in which a group of approximately 15 men stormed Matlosana municipal offices in Klerksdorp on Wednesday, 26 July 2023. [...]
Farmer found murdered in home, Biesiesvlei
A farm murder was discovered on 2 August 2023, in Biesiesvlei area, in the North West province of South Africa.
Suspicion arose when Dr Carel...
Illegal mining: Hawks seize equipment worth over R9 million, Rustenburg
The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit assisted by Tactical Operations Management Section (TOMS), National Intervention Unit (NIU), Airwing unit, Illegal Mining Task Team,...
Business robberies, 2 suspects in Brits court
Amos Matlhodi (27) and Isaac Dube (19) were remanded in custody when they appeared on Friday, 28 July 2023, in the Brits Magistrates' Court...
Defeating the ends of justice, 2 cops in Lehurutshe court
Two South African Police Service (SAPS) members; Sergeant Omphitlhetse Joseph Rantlhoa (48) and Sergeant Kabo Nicholas Molebatsi (47) were granted R2000-00 bail each upon...
Weekend operation nets 642 suspects, NW
With more boots on the ground to deal decisively with crime, Operation Shanela, resulted in the arrest of 642 suspects over the weekend for...
R12.8 million worth of illicit cigarettes recovered, Skilpadshek Border post
North West Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigating Unit (ACIU) apprehended a 44-year-old Zimbabwean National for allegedly trying to smuggle illicit cigarettes worth more than R12 million...
Truck driver arrested with 45 000 litres of diesel, Ramatlabama port...
Chrispen Pirukai (40) appeared before the Mahikeng Magistrate’s Court on Monday,17 July 2023, following his arrest at the Ramatlabama port of entry by the...
Theft of 51 rhino horns, 3rd suspect arrested, Rustenburg
The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit made another breakthrough into the alleged theft of rhino horns following an arrest of a third suspect...
