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Police are searching for suspects involved in an armed business robbery at a bakery in Shayandima Village on Wednesday night, 07 January 2026. According to police, approximately five armed suspects, their faces covered with balaclavas, entered the premises. They forced the employees into one room. During the incident, two shots were fired and some victims […]

 Police have arrested a 39-year-old man for the murder of his brother at a complex in Eldorado Village. The incident occurred on Friday, 26 December 2025. A complainant found the victim in his room lying in a pool of blood with wounds on his forehead and a swollen mouth. Police confirmed the victim had upper

The Bloemfontein K9 Unit arrested three suspects in two separate incidents today, seizing drugs worth an estimated R62,000. The confiscated narcotics included Crystal Meth, Mandrax, and Khat. All three suspects have been charged with possession of and dealing in drugs. They are expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court soon.     Source

Three taxi operators were arrested on Thursday, 08 January 2026, after they mistakenly confronted and threatened police officers during an anti-smuggling operation. The incident occurred in the Musina policing area. Members of the Limpopo Provincial Tracking Team were traveling in an unmarked vehicle on the N1 near the Sasol garage when they were stopped by

A suspect was fatally wounded following an armed confrontation with police on the R61 road between Cicira and Mthatha Airport today. Members of the SAPS Tactical Response Team intercepted a vehicle at approximately 12:45 based on intelligence regarding unlicensed firearms. According to police, one occupant exited the vehicle and opened fire on officers as they

 A 14-year-old male suspect appeared in the Namakgale Magistrate’s special court on Thursday, 08 January 2026, charged with two counts of rape. The crimes occurred in the Gravelotte policing area on Saturday, 03 January 2026. According to the preliminary police report, the suspect lured the two victims, aged 8 and 9, into nearby bushes. He

Firefighters are engaged in a relentless battle against multiple, fast-moving wildfires across the Kouga region of the Eastern Cape, with hot, windy weather also keeping crews on high alert in the Western Cape’s Mossel Bay area. The situation has led to major road closures, the destruction of several homes, and significant damage to electricity infrastructure,

A 45-year-old man is in custody following a domestic violence incident that resulted in the death of a 37-year-old woman at Mashonamini Trust on Thursday, 08 January 2026. According to official reports, the victim was allegedly assaulted by her husband with a wooden stick. Emergency Medical Services personnel were called to the scene, where the

On Tuesday, 07 January 2026, the Selosesha Tactical Response Team conducted a proactive tactical operation in the Thaba Nchu CBD. The operation resulted in the removal of an illegal firearm. A 32-year-old male suspect, allegedly from Ratau Location in Thaba Nchu, was arrested and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm. The suspect is awaiting

Police shot and killed five suspects during a shootout at Bester Area 10 in the early hours of Thursday morning. The suspects were wanted for murder, attempted murder, attempted murder of police officers, and house robberies in the Inanda area. They had evaded capture since allegedly shooting at police officers in late November 2025. Police