Author name: Scott Balson

Police in the Sekhukhune District recovered two illegal firearms and ammunition during an operation on Monday, 20 April 2026. Members attached to Masemola SAPS, supported by the Nebo Jane Furse Tracking Team and Sekhukhune Flying Squad, conducted the operation at Ga-Masemola, Thabampye village. The operation led to the recovery of a shotgun loaded with eight […]

A joint operation targeting essential infrastructure theft and drug dealing at the Southern Landfill Site in the Kagisanong Police Station area, Mangaung Metro, resulted in the arrest of ten suspects on Monday, 20 April 2026. The operation, conducted as part of #OperationShanela II, involved members of the Bloemfontein K9 Unit alongside private security personnel from

 A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment following a Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) related incident in Ikhutseng, Warrenton. The accused, Moleli Motlatsi, was sentenced on Thursday, 16 April 2026, in the Warrenton Magistrate’s Court after being found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) and contravention of

South African Police Service crime-combatting operations in Western Cape hotspot areas remain visible. On Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at approximately 05:00, the Anti-Economic Crime Task Team, in collaboration with the Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team, responded to intelligence regarding suspected drug activity at a residence in Milnerton. Upon arrival at the specified address, members

The Mogwase Regional Court convicted and sentenced Rasephei Peter Ramathiki, 49, to life imprisonment on Monday, 20 April 2026. The sentence follows his conviction on charges of burglary at a residential premises with intent to kill and attempted murder. The court heard that the victim, Mathapelo Maphosa, aged 33, had ended a relationship with Ramathiki

Police in Lichtenburg have arrested a 20-year-old suspect in connection with a burglary at a business premises and possession of stolen property. According to police, on the morning of Thursday, 16 April 2026, a business owner was informed by a security company of a break-in at his premises. Upon arrival, the owner discovered a glass

Police have opened an arson case after a fire severely damaged Maphephetheni Secondary School in Inanda, Durban. The blaze, which broke out on Friday, destroyed the school’s administration block, including the principal’s office, the staffroom, and a commerce classroom. Textbooks, reports, and other critical resources were lost in the fire. According to investigators, evidence suggests

A 17-year-old male suspect will appear before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in connection with a murder at Monateng tavern in Ga-Thoka. According to allegations, on Sunday, 19 April 2026, at approximately 03:30, the victim was at the tavern with friends when a suspect approached the group. An argument erupted, and

Swift action by the Springbok Highway Patrol and Springbok K9 units led to the confiscation of hydroponic cannabis with an estimated street value of R289,200.00 on Monday, 20 April 2026. According to a police statement, the seizure occurred at approximately 12:40. Officers responded to information regarding a suspicious package that was emitting a strong odour

A 42-year-old man from Tseseng Village surrendered to police over the weekend and was formally charged with rape and attempted rape. The charges stem from alleged incidents involving his two stepdaughters, aged 14 and 18. According to allegations, the first incident occurred in 2022. The 18-year-old victim was at home with her stepfather when he