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Four suspects, aged between 40 and 47, are scheduled to appear before the Ermelo Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 2 March 2026, following their arrest in a major drug bust along the N2 highway. The arrests stem from an intelligence-driven operation conducted on Thursday, 26 February 2026, by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) […]

Police at OR Tambo International Airport have arrested a 64-year-old man believed to be a serial robber targeting travellers, following the armed robbery of three high-ranking foreign police officials over the weekend. The suspect was apprehended hours after the incident on Saturday afternoon. A silver Suzuki Swift, allegedly used in multiple crimes in the area,

Members of the Provincial Flying Squad arrested two 26-year-old male suspects on Saturday, 28 February 2026, for the alleged possession of illicit cigarettes and attempting to bribe police officers in the Sebayeng policing area. According to police reports, officers were on patrol duties when they observed a red Kwid motor vehicle parked under a tree

  A 42-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, 28 February 2026, after police patrols discovered a number of cellphones in his possession that he could not account for. The incident occurred while members of the Frances Baard District Illicit Mining Task Team were patrolling on Old De Beers Road and conducting stop-and-search operations. Officials observed

A 31-year-old man is due to appear in court on Monday after being arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition on Friday night. According to police, members were responding to a report of a shooting incident on Beethoven Street in Cafda at approximately 22:05. Upon arrival, officers were informed by a member

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

 A joint operation by the Central Karoo Flying Squad and K9 units led to the seizure of drugs with an estimated street value of R3.3 million and the arrest of two suspects on Friday morning. According to police, members were conducting a vehicle checkpoint at the Weighbridge on the N1 highway just outside Beaufort West

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,