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Criminal wanted for serious and violent crimes. Photo: SAPS

Criminal wanted for serious and violent crimes

The Police in Hoedspruit outside Phalaborwa have launched a massive manhunt for a suspect involved in a series of serious and violent crimes. The parolee,...
Another baby just dumped in a rubbish bin. Photo: SAPS

Another baby just dumped in a rubbish bin

On 5 September 2017, at 18:00, Captain Freemantle from the Mount Ayliff Cluster was on patrol when he received information from the community about...
Bullet-casings

Seven injured during Braamfontein shootout

Seven people were injured this afternoon following a shootout outside a block of flats on Kerk Street in Braamfontein in Johannesburg CBD. ER24 paramedics arrived...
More police officers deployed amid threats, Umlazi

More police officers deployed amid threats, Umlazi

Police will continue with high visibility operations at Umlazi and the surrounding areas following social media messages indicating that criminals are gearing up to...
Team investigates political related crime cases

Team investigates political related crime cases

The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Bheki Langa has been following the investigation of political related cases in the province very closely and has...
Police caught in cross fire, gang member arrested, Helenvale

Police caught in cross fire, gang member arrested, Helenvale

The uprooting of crime and criminals in our society and building sustainable communities depend on every member of the SAPS. It is this task...
Life imprisonment for rape of woman, Taylors Halt

Life imprisonment for rape of woman, Taylors Halt

The Pietermaritzburg Regional Court convicted and sentenced the accused (26) to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of raping a woman on 20...
Man sentenced to 28 years for rape and robbery

Man sentenced to 28 years for rape and robbery

On 4 September 2017, Richards Bay Regional Court convicted and sentenced 35 year old Sphamandla Skhumbuzo Ntuli to 28 years imprisonment for crimes he...
Ritual murders, grave violation, dealing in human body parts

Ritual murders, grave violation, dealing in human body parts

The police have launched a Provincial Task Team led by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner responsible for Crime Detection, Major General Bafana Linda, to investigate...
Man arrested with illegal revolver, Philippi

Man arrested with illegal revolver, Philippi

Thorough investigation of every crime no matter how small it may appear and vigilance at all times by South African Police Service members is...
Man arrested for stock theft, Prince Alfred Hamlet

Man arrested for stock theft, Prince Alfred Hamlet

Worcester Stock Theft Unit together with members from Worcester K9 Unit acted swiftly and followed up on leads after 10 sheep worth R25 000...
SA economy exits technical recession

SA economy exits technical recession

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.5% in the second quarter of 2017, Statistician General Pali Lehohla said on Tuesday. At a media...