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SAPS Recovers Stolen Livestock, Arrests Two

On February 5, 2026, the South African Police Service (SAPS) recovered stolen livestock and arrested two suspects following an intelligence-driven operation. Acting on information about a vehicle transporting stolen stock on the R58 between Lady Grey and Barkly East, SAPS members responded. The driver offloaded two suspects and four sheep upon noticing police, then fled

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Early Morning Raid in Lake View Nets 80 Mandrax Tablets, One Arrest

A 28-year-old man is set to face drug possession charges in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court following his arrest by Western Cape Police during a pre-dawn raid on Tuesday, 03 February 2026. The arrest was executed by members of Operation Lockdown III, who acted on intelligence regarding suspected drug activity at a residence in Samba Street,

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Police Seek Suspect in Rape and Conspiracy to Murder Case

Kopanong and Parkweg police are searching for 32-year-old Lloyd Mcdonald Siswe Jacobs, wanted for rape and conspiracy to commit murder. A warrant for his arrest was issued by the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court. The search follows an incident on 11 May 2025 at approximately 14:00 at Muirfield Flats, North End Street, Navalsig. A 35-year-old victim reported meeting a

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Police Arrest Three, Seize R85k in Metal, and Refuse Bribe

On Tuesday, 03 February 2026, the Middelburg Flying Squad and Anti-Hijacking Team intercepted a vehicle and arrested three suspects. At approximately 05:35, officers patrolling the N4 near the Olifants River toll gate spotted a suspicious Toyota Fortuner with Mpumalanga plates heading toward Johannesburg. The vehicle was stopped at the N12 split. A search revealed 11

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Johannesburg Flying Squad Arrests Suspect, Seizes R10,000 in Drugs

A male suspect was arrested for drug possession in Johannesburg on Tuesday, 03 February 2026, following a seizure of narcotics with an estimated street value of ten thousand rand. The arrest occurred at approximately 17:30 at the corner of Robinson and Albertina Sisulu Street in Mayfair. Members of the Johannesburg Flying Squad, while on patrol,

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Suspect Arrested for Attempted Cash-in-Transit Robbery

Bloemfontein police have arrested a 37-year-old suspect in connection with an attempted cash-in-transit robbery from August 2024. The arrest was made in the Mangaung area on Monday, 02 February 2026, by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) unit, Crime Intelligence, and the Tactical Response Team. The suspect is linked to an incident on 08

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City Works to Restore Water as Mayor Outlines Long-Term Infrastructure Plans

The City of Johannesburg has restored water supply to several areas following recent outages, but suburbs like Midrand continue to face dry taps, impacting residents, small businesses, and schools. Mayor Dada Morero, in an interview, detailed the causes of the crisis and announced major infrastructure investments while also addressing internal political tensions. Water Restoration Efforts

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Six Killed, 18 Injured in Meyerton Bus Shooting; Three Suspects Arrested After Chase

A brazen afternoon attack on a bus traveling from Johannesburg has left six people dead and 18 others wounded, according to police. The incident, which unfolded on a road in Meyerton, south of Johannesburg, ended with the arrest of three suspects following a high-speed chase and a multi-unit police operation. Acting Gauteng Police Commissioner Fred

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