Author name: Scott Balson

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Region 7 members responded to a vehicle hijacking scene in Bronkhorstspruit on Saturday, 28 February 2026. During a patrol along R25, members noticed a male attempting to alight from a silver Ford Figo while it was moving. They approached the victim, who jumped out safely, and pursued the suspect vehicle. […]

A 51-year-old man is scheduled to appear before the Evander Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 02 March 2026, facing charges of theft as well as the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. The suspect was apprehended during a tracing operation conducted by members of the Detective Services in Evander. Authorities state that the individual was

The Mankweng Magistrate’s Court has sentenced a 35-year-old foreign national to an effective twelve years’ imprisonment following his conviction for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and contravention of the Immigration Act. The sentencing took place on Friday, 27 February 2026. The accused, identified as Kenias Chimbwanda, was arrested after a vehicle chase that occurred

Members of the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) seized a steel box containing various calibre firearms, ammunition, and explosives in Ravensmead over the weekend, leading to the arrest of a 51-year-old man. According to police reports, the operation took place in the early hours of Saturday, 28 February 2026, at approximately 02:45. The breakthrough followed a tip-off

A 37-year-old foreign national is scheduled to appear before the Lephalale Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 2 March 2026, facing a charge of sexual assault. The accused is alleged to have assaulted an 11-year-old girl on Thursday, 26 February 2026. According to police reports, the incident occurred at approximately 16:10 in Shongoane One, Steve Biko Section.

The Phuthaditjhaba Regional Court has convicted and sentenced Lekhotla Joseph Rafanyane (30) for the murder of a police officer. On 9 April 2023, members of the Bethlehem Serious Organised Crime Investigation received information regarding the killing of a police official in Botjhabela Village, Phuthaditjhaba. Upon visiting the crime scene, the deceased was identified as Constable

Police have arrested two undocumented Mozambican nationals for the illegal possession of processed gold valued at approximately R3 million following an intelligence-driven operation in the Pilgrim’s Rest policing area. The arrests were made during an operation conducted by the Tactical Response Team (TRT) as part of #OperationShanela. The operation took place between 22h45 on 25

Police have arrested two security guards in connection with the murder of a 52-year-old man and the serious assault of his brother, who were accused of stealing maize from a farm in the Ladybrand district. Authorities report that the suspects, aged 23 and 28, are scheduled to appear in the Ladybrand Magistrate’s Court on Monday,

Members of the Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team arrested two suspects on drug-related charges following a vehicle patrol in the Belgravia area on Friday. According to police reports, on 27 February 2026, officials conducting routine patrols in and around the Central Business District received intelligence regarding a red Toyota Etios parked in Belgravia.

The Provincial Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in the Free State, Major General Mokgadi Bokaba, has welcomed the sentencing of two Lesotho nationals convicted for their involvement in the armed robbery of a Post Office and for being in the country illegally. Teboho Mosiane (30) and Lehlohonolo Phillimon Masenyetse (36) were