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Operation Prosper led the members to arresting suspects, uncovering cocaine, tik and mandrax amongst other drugs, and firearms in separate incidents at Rosendal and Delft South on Tuesday, 19 May and Wednesday, 20 May 2026. The members were busy with stop and search operations during the past 24 hours specifically in the Delft area. On …
On Sunday, 17 May 2026, Grassy Park SAPS members followed up on information received about a firearm that’s kept at a premises at the corner of Merlin and Buzzard Road. Upon their arrival they searched the residence leading to the discovery of a firearm and 38 rounds of ammunition. Further investigations indicates that the firearm …
Crime combatting operations resulted in the confiscation of firearms, ammunition and the arrests of two suspects in separate incidents on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. At around 03:00, the Anti Economic Crime Task Team in collaboration with the Counterfeit and Illicit Policing Team were conducting patrols in Kraaifontein. In the process, they received intelligence about drug …
On Friday 15 May 2026 at approximately 19:00, members of the Anti-Economic Crime Task Team were deployed in Hanover Park Precinct to combat crime in the area. Whilst patrolling they received information of drug activities taking place at a certain address in Hanover Park. They followed up on the information received, searched the premises and …
CAPE TOWN – Vigilant members of Milnerton Crime Prevention Unit arrested a 44-year-old male suspect for possession of drugs at the corner of Freedom Way and Democracy Drive in Joe Slovo on Sunday 03 May 2026. The members were patrolling in the area at around 20:00 and they spotted the suspect pulling a rubbish bin. …
At a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety council this week, Premier Alan Winde brought the serious concerns of thousands of residents directly to South African Police Service (SAPS) Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembilsile Patekile and his management team. The Premier grilled the senior SAPS provincial leadership on the effectiveness of Operation Prosper, crime intelligence …
The South African Police Service condemns the senseless gang-related murder of four males in Voorbrug in Delft on Wednesday, 15 April 2026 At approximately 19:20, police responded to a shooting at a premises in Zandkloof Street, where the bodies of four victims, aged 13, 28, 40 and 41, were found inside a granny flat. All …
Cape Town in the news: Cele: We’ve had more than 7,000 COVID-19 cases within the SAPS: CAPE TOWN – There have been more than 7,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the police service and 53 members have died. Police Minister Bheki Cele on Wednesday revealed the figures which …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Corruption case …
Cape Town in the news: Tshwane SAPS joint operational committee self-isolating after member tests positive: Members of the South African Police Service’s Joint Operational Committee in Tshwane are in self-isolation after one member tested positive for Covid-19 on Wednesday, police spokesperson Brigadier …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Former Junior Springbok star set to stay at …
Cape Town in the news: SAPS Western Cape members test positive for coronavirus while looting spikes in the province: The Athlone Police Station in Cape Town was forced to close its doors over the weekend after a warrant officer tested positive with the coronavirus. Meanwhile, shops in Nyanga and Mitchells Plain have …: “Cape Town” …
Cape Town in the news: SAPS: Two suspects arrested in connection with Langa liquor store looting so far: A 33-year-old woman from Gugulethu was arrested shortly after the incident and a 48-year-old male suspect was arrested later on Sunday night. Both suspects are expected to appear in court soon on …: “Cape Town” – BingNews …
Cape Town in the news: Victory for SAPS member who defied orders amounting to animal abuse: Cape Town – Solidarity on Wednesday announced that the Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council (SSSBC) ruled in its favour in the matter in which Solidarity represented Col Ivan Myers of the …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Backing Virat …
SAPS intensifies efforts on crimes against women, children: An Intelligence-led operation comprising a team of experts from various units within the South African Police Service (SAPS) has led to the rescue of two women believed to be kept against their will in Arcadia, Pretoria. : SAnews – South African News seshnee SAA, unions reach wage …
WESTERN CAPE – As Operation Lockdown enters its seventh week, a total of 468 arrests were effected from a variety of operation executed from Thursday, 29 August until Monday, 02 September 2019. Of the figure, 231 were wanted suspects apprehended during tracing operations conducted by detectives with the support of visible policing members. Forces attached …
Over 140 suspects have been arrested during National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NatJoints) operations around the Western Cape since Thursday morning, Police Minister Bheki Cele says. During the multi-disciplinary, integrated high density operations in the areas of Philipi, Steenberg and Delft, 143 suspects were arrested for crimes including murder, attempted murder, assault with intent …
Cape Town in the news: WC police boss Jula could soon lead KZN SAPS: CAPE TOWN – National Police Commissioner General Khehla John Sitole says Western Cape Commissioner Khombinkosi Jula has been asked to lead police in KwaZulu-Natal. Sithole also refuted claims on …: “Cape Town” – BingNews Cummins warns rival teams: The match against …
