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Body of missing woman found in shallow grave, Mariannhill

Body of missing woman found in shallow grave, Mariannhill

In the early hours of 22 February 2018, a body of a 30 year old woman was found in a shallow grave at Mpola...
Cash in transit vehicle bombed, policeman injured, Acornhoek. Photo: Crime watch

Cash in transit vehicle bombed, policeman injured, Acornhoek

On 24 February 2018, at about 15:00, a daring gang of about 15 suspects driving in two cars, a BMW as well as a...
Farmer opens fire on three attackers, Bethel

Farmer opens fire on three attackers, Bethel

On 24 February 2018, at about 8:00, 3 attackers, 2 with firearms and one with a knife attacked a farm in Bethel. At...
Police Captain killed during robbery, Maphumulo

Police Captain killed during robbery, Maphumulo

KwaZulu-Natal Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa condemns the brutal murder of the police officer at Maphumulo during a business robbery. “It is...
Hijackers and scrapyard owners arrested, Atteridgeville

Hijackers and scrapyard owners arrested, Atteridgeville

Five suspects were arrested for hijacking and possession of motor vehicle parts after a car was hijacked at Atteridgeville on Friday, 11 February 2018...
Gang investigation unit has great success, PE

Gang investigation unit has great success, PE

The Provincial Gang Investigation Unit has yielded outstanding successes during the month of February including convictions of gang members and arrests. The Unit is...
Suspect shot and killed was on bail for previous 'farm murder'

Suspect shot and killed was on bail for previous ‘farm murder’

A suspect arrested in connection with a farm attack in August 2017, during which a farmer of the Groblersdal area in Limpopo died, was...
Hijacked traffic officer jumps from moving state vehicle

Hijacked traffic officer jumps from moving state vehicle

On the morning of 23 February 2018, at about 6:30 a traffic officer who was on duty at R57 near Heilbron attempted to stop...
Ngcobo police station attack, police kill 7 in shootout, arrest 10

Ngcobo police station attack, police kill 7 in shootout, arrest 10

The multi-disciplinary team tasked to investigate the murders of the five police officers and a civilian from Ngcobo made a major breakthrough after they...
Armed robber apprehended by K9 unit, Soshanguve. Photo: SAPS

Armed robber apprehended by K9 unit, Soshanguve

Gauteng police proved once again their crime fighting efforts through rapid response to the safety and security needs of the community by acting swiftly...
Taxi association member shot dead, man arrested, Philippi East

Taxi association member shot dead, man arrested, Philippi East

The swift response of SAPS, following the murder of a 40 year old male, with links to the taxi industry late on the afternoon...
Car chase and accident, stolen vehicle, Sandton

Car chase and accident, stolen vehicle, Sandton

Johannesburg Flying Squad and Tracker members nabbed a suspect for possession of stolen motor vehicle in Woodmead, Sandton on the morning of 23 February...