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Rape of girl (10), accused handed 10 year sentence, Deben

Rape of girl (10), accused handed 10 year sentence, Deben

Alex Kgakatsi (18) was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for the rape of a 10-year-old female in Deben. On 1 November 2020, at about 15:30,...
Bogus police officer arrested, Johannesburg

Bogus police officer arrested, Johannesburg

Police apprehended a 45-year-old male for impersonating police, possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition at corner Sauer and Gwigwi Mrwebi Street on 15 of...
Tongaat bar brawl sees man repeatedly stabbed, robbed

Tongaat bar brawl sees man repeatedly stabbed, robbed

A 27 year man was seriously injured following a bar brawl in the Tongaat CBD Sunday night 2 March 2019. At approximately 21:35 the...
Malema's statements: SAHRC finds sufficient reason to declare these as as hate speech

Malema’s statements: SAHRC finds sufficient reason to declare these as as...

Following the civil rights organisation AfriForum’s campaign to mobilize their members and the public to submit complaints to the South African Human Rights Commission...
Sasolburg business robbery, policeman wounded, suspect killed. Photo: Pixabay

Sasolburg business robbery, policeman wounded, suspect killed

Two suspects were arrested and one fatally shot during a business robbery incident in Sasolburg. They will appear in the Sasolburg Magistrate Court for...
Killers of two Sandringham police officers sentenced

Killers of two Sandringham police officers sentenced

The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Deliwe de Lange has welcomed the sentencing of the two accused, Sandile Nyathikazi and Nhlanhleni Nzama, who murdered...
Rape of two boys aged 12 and 14 - accused handed hefty sentence, Hanover

Rape of two boys aged 12 and 14 – Accused handed...

The SAPS welcomes the sentences that was handed down to a 23-year-old man in the Hanover Regional Court, recently. On Sunday, 26 March 2017 the...
Mandrax tablets. Photo: SAPS

Mandrax tablets found in a Lentegeur house

On Tuesday 2017-01-10 at about 17:00 members from the Lentegeur SAPS Crime Prevention Unit received information about narcotics in a house in Lobelia Street,...
Western Cape operations recover 19 illegal firearms, R2 million worth of drugs

Western Cape operations recover 19 illegal firearms, R2 million worth of...

Western Cape police through concerted efforts have in various targeted operations confiscated 19 illegal firearms and 790 rounds of ammunition during the week. The...
Three police generals amongst those arrested for fraud, corruption

Three police generals amongst those arrested for fraud, corruption

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has arrested three police generals, a brigadier and a so-called provider for alleged fraud and corruption as well...
Suspect raiding nets 28 wanted suspects, Mount Road cluster

Suspect raiding nets 28 wanted suspects, Mount Road cluster

In order to end crimes against women, children and the elderly, perpetrators need to be arrested and brought to justice. This can only be...
Murder: Man shot after argument regarding children fishing on a plot

Murder: Man shot after argument regarding children fishing on a plot

A 61 year old man was remanded in custody by the Witbank Magistrate’s Court today, where he was appearing facing a murder charge. Andre Fouche...