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Police in KwaZulu-Natal arrested a foreign national after finding drugs worth an estimated R8 million in his possession at a residential complex in Somerset Park on Monday, 23 March 2026. According to police, intelligence led to the identification of a man suspected of drug dealing. Authorities conducted continuous surveillance on the premises where the suspect […]

Police in KwaZulu-Natal have arrested a 63-year-old suspect in connection with a series of offences, including the theft of heavy-duty construction machinery valued at approximately R50 million, extortion, and vehicle-related crimes. The investigation began in December 2025 when a theft case was reported at Nkandla Police Station. In January 2026, the same complainant opened an

Norkem Park SAPS, alongside private security partners, arrested a 56-year-old man on March 21, 2026, for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, pointing of a firearm, and handling a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Police were conducting a community clean-up operation in Edleen following community concerns over increased housebreaking incidents. During the operation,

Public Order Police officers arrested two suspects on Monday morning following a tip-off from community members in the New Culture informal settlement in Khayelitsha. The officers, who were conducting routine crime prevention duties, were approached by residents reporting suspects involved in robberies. Acting on the information, police proceeded to an informal dwelling, where they conducted

A 47-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday after allegedly being found in possession of two sheep carcasses suspected to be stolen. According to authorities, the Kroonstad Infrastructure Team acted on a tip-off at approximately 15:00 on March 22, 2026, regarding carcasses hidden at a residence in the area. Upon searching the premises, officers discovered two

Police in Letsitele, under the Mopani District, have arrested two suspects in connection with an incident involving attempted murder, extortion, and kidnapping. The suspects, aged 38 and 31, were arrested on Thursday, 19 March 2026, following an incident at a farm in the area. According to police reports, a 30-year-old male victim was collecting firewood

A 30-year-old suspect has been arrested on charges of defeating the ends of justice and malicious damage to state property following an incident in Muledane village on Friday, March 20, 2026. Members of the Thohoyandou Task Team were conducting an operation when they successfully re-arrested an escapee who had previously fled from lawful custody. During

  Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a series of robbery and rape incidents that took place at Silver Charms in the Lephalale policing area on March 14 and 15, 2026. The suspect was apprehended on March 19, 2026, during an intelligence-driven operation conducted by detectives at Lephalale. Authorities recovered several items

Police have opened cases of murder and arson after a shooting and vehicle fire in Khayamnandi on the evening of Sunday, 22 March 2026. Authorities responded to a complaint of a vehicle on fire in Mgibe Street at approximately 23:50. Upon arrival, officers found a Toyota Quantum taxi alight. During further investigation, the body of

In a unanimous and strongly worded judgment delivered on 17 March 2026, South Africa’s Constitutional Court has ruled that government officials in the Eastern Cape unlawfully and unconstitutionally failed to provide emergency assistance to residents affected by a devastating storm in Qumbu in February 2022. The case involved 29 indigent residents of the Mhlontlo Local