More than 100 unpolished diamonds were seized during three separate Vala Umgodi operations in and around the areas of Kleinzee and Port Nolloth and Northern Cape leading to the arrest of 15 illegal miners
A massive law enforcement operation in Hillbrow led to the arrest of over 200 undocumented foreign nationals, a drug dealer, and the discovery of hijacked buildings with illegal electricity connections.
South Africa’s Q2 crime statistics reveal a 5.1% drop in serious crimes, with improvements in murder and rape rates.
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SAPS reported a 0.5% decrease in murders from April to June 2024, with KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Western Cape recording the highest rates.
The purpose of the training at this facility remains unclear, but authorities are investigating the possibility of military-related activities.
A coordinated joint operation was conducted on Friday, leading to the discovery of the base and the subsequent arrests.
According to police Minister Bheki Cele, South Africa’s DNA backlog has been completely cleared. Here’s what we know.
SAPS Q3 2023 crime stats reveal a 2.1% rise in murders and a decrease in sexual offences.
CCTV cameras are part of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s strategy to utilise technology in the fight against crime.
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Limpopo police amid strides in the investigation of the Burgersfort Superspar business robbery with the arrest of several suspects.
The latest Cape Town crime statistics witnessed an anomalous decline in crime incidents during the recent payday weekend.
Cape Town has witnessed a surge in smash-and-grabs, with the City’s Safety and Security department highlighting these areas as hotspots.
An armed suspect held several victims hostage at a property in Pniel, Stellenbosch, on Friday morning.
Recent crime statistics in South Africa reveal worsening trends in safety, with increases in attempted murder and assault, despite marginal decreases in some areas.
Power utility has spent more than R50-million to repair and replace stolen and vandalised infrastructure.
Living in Samora Machel, Cape Town, you hear gunshots any time of the day.
The Minister said the aggressive policing approach has also been bolstered through Operation Shanela, which was launched on 8 May 2023.
Manenberg, once a murder trap, fell seven spots in the latest rankings of the most dangerous townships in the Western Cape.
Recent crime statistics for the period between April and June 2023 show arguments and road rage as leading causes of murder in South Africa.
On Friday, the police ministry released the quarterly crime statistics, which showed a rise in contact crimes between April and June 2023.
More than 212 286 ‘low-risk’ inmates will be reintegrated into society after receiving a presidential pardon due to prison overcrowding.
The South African police (SAPS) has prepared a staggering R2 billion toward investment in drone technology and beefing up man power.
Freedom Day dawns in Philippi, Cape Town, with daily gunshots, murders, robberies, car-jackings and the intimidation of City of Cape Town contract workers.
Bheki Cele said SAPS has successfully cleared the DNA testing backlog at its forensic service laboratories
Various police units were deployed in a number of crime fighting efforts as part of the Western Cape police’s operational plan.
A suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the Raleigh shooting.
A 22 year old student as Purdue University has been arrested and charged with the murder of his roommate.
495 newly trained police officers are the first batch of 10 000 members that will be deployed as fully-fledged constables.
