Police in Namakgale, Limpopo, have launched a massive manhunt after a dangerous suspect escaped from lawful custody on Sunday night, 26 April. Security Breach at Maphuta Malatji Hospital The escape occurred at approximately 9:30pm at Maphuta Malatji Hospital in Mopani. Tumelo Raledi, 34, was receiving medical treatment at the facility although under police guard at … Read more
Police in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, are urgently appealing for public assistance to solve a series of violent killings. Law enforcement has urged the public to provide any information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspects involved in these crimes. Rewards Offered for Key Murder Investigations Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring, a police spokesman, has … Read more
Western Cape police are currently investigating a targeted armed robbery at the residence of Jerome Booysen, a prominent Cape Town underworld figure and suspected leader of the Sexy Boys gang. Details of the Targeted Break-In The incident occurred just after 11:00 on Tuesday at a home located in Glenhaven, Bellville South. Police reports indicate that … Read more
Job Fair Chaos Highlights Growing Demand for Youth Employment Programs The overwhelming turnout at Athlone Stadium for the City of Cape Town’s “A Day of 1000 Opportunities” event revealed a stark reality: youth unemployment remains a pressing challenge, driving thousands to seek limited job prospects in person. With approximately 25,000 attendees showing up—far exceeding the … Read more
Two men are dead and another injured following a shooting in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, on Wednesday night. The incident occurred on Tierkloof Street around 11pm, and is believed to be linked to ongoing gang conflict in the area. Gang Violence Claims Lives in Tafelsig According to police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg, Mitchells Plain police are … Read more
A social worker at Voorberg Correctional Centre in Porterville, Western Cape, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle 17 cellphones and dagga into the facility. Aldean Le Roux, 47, was taken into custody after a routine security search on February 21st revealed the prohibited items in her possession. Allegations and Investigation According to reports, … Read more
A violent altercation unfolded inside a McDonald’s restaurant in Stellenbosch during the early hours of Saturday morning, as captured in a 44-second video circulating on social media. Details of the Incident The video depicts multiple physical confrontations. It begins with two individuals exchanging blows although another two wrestle on the floor. Subsequently, a separate fight … Read more
A 38-year-vintage man was fatally shot inside a shop in Fifth Avenue, Kensington, on Monday afternoon, February 16th, at 3:40 PM. Police are investigating the incident as a gang-related murder. Details of the Shooting According to police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk, the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Witnesses reported that the man was standing … Read more
A 44‑year‑ancient woman, identified as Faziela Swartz, was mauled to death by her own two dogs – both described as pit‑bull‑type – in the backyard of her home on Maralize Street, Morgenster, Mitchells Plain. Incident timeline South African Police Service (SAPS) officers were dispatched at about 1.53 pm on Tuesday after a complaint of a dog … Read more
A 34-year-old foreign national working as an e-hailing driver was found stabbed to death in his vehicle on Friday morning in Elsies River, Cape Town. Police are investigating the incident as a murder. Details of the Incident Reports indicated a grey Fiat Picanto was blocking the corner of Balvenie and Norwood Road around 6:00 am. … Read more