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#sapsWC [POLICE CONFISCATE 16 BAGS OF DRUGS AND A FIREARM IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS] On 24/05, at around 20:00, Delft #SAPS members apprehended an 18-year-old male suspect for possession of drugs after he was found with eight bags of tik and eight bags of cocaine in his house in Bloemendaal Street. He was arrested and detained at Delft SAPS for possession of drugs and is due to appear at the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on, 26/05. In a separate incident, members of #OperationProsper followed up on information received about a firearm kept at a certain residence located in Wesbank. This information led to the arrest of a 20-year-old male suspect in Monchello Street, Wesbank, for possession of a prohibited firearm at around 11:50 on, 25/05. He will appear at Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court once he has been charged. #fightingcrime #PoliceVisibility #DrugsOffTheStreets #GunsOffTheStreets SG facebook.com/share/p/1BMSNj…

#sapsFS [HELP ALLANRIDGE POLICE LOCATE MISSING TEENAGER] Police in Allanridge are seeking assistance from the public to find Sechaba Moletsane (16), after he was reported #missing. It is alleged that Sechaba was last seen on Saturday, 23/05, at approximately 11:30. This was after he left home in Nyakallong allegedly to go visit his friends. The missing person was last seen wearing dark blue school shorts, a dark blue t-shirt and blue sandals. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sechaba Moletsane is urged to come forward. Allanridge detectives may be contacted on 082 466 8193 or the #CrimeStop Number on 08600 10111. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously on the #MySAPSApp. SG facebook.com/share/p/1DPeTr…

#sapsLIM [MEDIA INVITATION: LIMPOPO SAPS TO RELEASE THE 4th QUARTER CRIME STATISTICS] The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, together with the MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Ms Violet Mathye, will on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, hold a media briefing to present the Crime Statistics for the 4th Quarter, covering the period from January to March 2026, following the pronouncement by the Ministry of Police. The Provincial Commissioner and the MEC are expected to present key crime patterns, highlight progress made in dealing with serious and violent crimes, and detail ongoing interventions currently being implemented by the police to enhance safety and security across the province. ▶️ Details of the event are as follows: 📍 44 Schoeman Street, Landbank Building, Provincial Commissioner’s Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Polokwane. 🗓 Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026 🕙 Time: 14:00 For RSVP, please call Colonel Malesela Ledwaba at 082 451 7180. #crimestats #PartnershipPolicing SG

#sapsFS [SHUTDOWN INTERVIEW CONDUCTED IN FRONT OF SONSKYN POLICE STATION WHERE THE ACTUAL LOOTING STARTED] The District Commissioner, Maj. Gen. Adams, conducted interviews with both Phuthuloha TV and the SABC News TV crew. The purpose was to highlight the number of arrests, which has now risen to more than 166 since last night, and to discourage the community at large from taking part in acts of vigilantism and looting. During his interview, the General also mentioned injuries sustained by police members whose vehicle was pelted with stones. The suspects have been arrested, and all will appear in various courts across Bloemfontein. #fightingcrime #PoliceVisibility SG

#sapsHQ [SAPS MOURNS PASSING OF SERGEANT MANDLA KHUZWAYO] #SAPS mourns the passing of Sergeant Mandla Khuzwayo, who succumbed to gunshot wounds after an ambush in Durban on 30/04. He and Captain Louis Nel were travelling in an unmarked state vehicle when they came under attack in a hail of bullets by unknown assailants. Captain Nel died at the scene, while Sergeant Khuzwayo had been fighting for his life in hospital until his passing. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane has strongly condemned the killing of police officers and reiterated SAPS commitment to bring perpetrators to justice. Investigations continue. #fallenheroes #TrioCrimes #WANTED SG m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

📌Union Buildings, Pretoria The JCPS Cluster Ministers are today holding an urgent meeting to discuss the rising protests relating to illegal immigration and broader social cohesion challenges across South Africa. #JCPS #SouthAfrica

#sapsEC [TEN ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED STOLEN LIVESTOCK WORTH R25,000] Swift reaction on information received by members of Aberdeen #SAPS resulted in the arrest of 10 suspects, aged between 18 and 43, for possession of suspected stolen livestock and recovery of livestock worth approximately R25 000. #StockTheft #RuralSafety #PoliceVisibility ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.php

#sapsFS [FREE STATE POLICE ARREST 142 FOLLOWING SPORADIC LOOTING AND PUBLIC VIOLENCE IN MANGAUNG] #SAPS POP Unit members has restored relative calm to several Mangaung sections following sporadic incidents of public violence, looting, and malicious damage to property. The criminal activities were triggered by voice recordings and digital posters circulating on social media platforms, which called for a "total shutdown." ​Opportunistic groups utilized these digital messages to target local businesses and tuckshops. In response, SAPS opened multiple cases, including Public Violence, Business Burglary, Business Robbery, Possession of Suspected Stolen Goods, and Malicious Damage to Property. ​ ​To date, a total of 142 suspects have been apprehended. The breakdown of arrests is as follows 109 are males and 33 are females. ​The SAPS condemns these acts of lawlessness and warns the public against lawbreaking or instigating violence through digital platforms. High-visibility policing and monitoring of the affected areas remain ongoing. More arrests are imminent. #ProtestAction #PoliceVisibility ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.php

#sapsHQ [NATIONWIDE SHANELA OPERATIONS] 14 634 arrested, R7.4 MIL worth of illicit cigarettes seized, 2 625 3wanted suspects nabbed during nationwide #OperationShanela II conducted between 18 and 24 May 2026. During the same period, SAPS detectives successfully traced and apprehended 2 625 wanted suspects linked to serious and violent crimes, including murder, rape, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), carjacking, and armed robbery. A major breakthrough against organised crime saw police seize 123 999 illicit tobacco products nationwide, including 1 200 boxes of illicit cigarettes valued at more than R7.4 million in Limpopo, the Free State, and Sedibeng. #PoliceVisibility #PartnershipPolicing #FightingCrime ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/selne…

Traditional and faith leaders play a vital role in building safer communities for children. Together, let us promote dignity, encourage reporting, address harmful practices and support survivors. #ChildProtectionMonth #ProtectEveryChild #RISIHA #ChildProtection365

#sapsMP [OPERATION SHANELA II LEADS TO 1 575 ARRESTS ACROSS MPUMALANGA] #SAPS together with various law enforcement agencies and stakeholders, conducted #OperationShanela II across Mpumalanga between 21 and 24 May 2026. The operation resulted in the arrest of 1 575 suspects for various offences, including murder, attempted murder, rape, assault GBH, drug dealing, possession of drugs, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, burglary, illicit mining and illegal dealing in liquor. Police further confiscated and recovered firearms, ammunition, drugs, counterfeit goods, precious metals, vehicles, illegal cigarettes, liquor and dangerous weapons. #PoliceVisibility #PartnershipPolicing #FightingCrime ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.php

Media Release: SARS Refutes False Claims of a Data Breach SARS is aware of social media posts and online reports claiming that its systems have been breached. SARS continuously monitors its systems for any suspicious activity and has conducted a thorough investigation in response to these reports. These claims are false and unsubstantiated...bit.ly/3RqGFeR

#sapsHAWKS [NORTHERN CAPE: STATE GRANTED FORFEITURE ORDER WORTH R49 500] Kimberley Division of the High Court granted the #Hawks Priority Crime Specialised Investigation and NPA's Asset Forfeiture Unit a forfeiture order amounting to R49 500 against Sephano Thumeng (36). During April 2025, members of Port Nolloth SAPS received information about possible uncut diamonds that was kept at house in Lyfram. A search and seizure application was granted by the court, and an operation was conducted at the address during which a red plastic bag containing money and uncut diamonds were recovered. Thumeng failed to produce a permit or reason for possession of the uncut diamonds. He was immediately arrested and the exhibits were taken for further probing. The matter was referred to PCSI for investigation and later to AFU. Investigation established that the accused was not working and that he also has no permit to deal in diamonds. ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.ph…

#sapsGP [HEKPOORT POLICE WELCOMES LIFE IMPRISONMENT SENTENCE FOR RAPE ACCUSED] Meticulous investigation by D/Sgt Motlatsi Mashiloane of the West Rand District Detectives Unit, secured a LIFE term imprisonment #sentencing handed down to 34yr-old Thabang Kobedi by the Magistrate’s Court on 18/05 for rape and related offences. Through diligent investigation and collaboration, the team secured a successful conviction. Kobedi was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape. In addition, he received four years’ imprisonment for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH) and another four years for common assault. #EndGBVF ME facebook.com/share/p/1DNAmw…

#sapsMP [ILLEGAL MINING: JOINT OPERATION LEADS TO ARREST OF 17 SUSPECTS IN PILGRIM’S REST AREA] #SAPS together with local security companies, Farm Watch members, and other law enforcement stakeholders, conducted a joint op focussing on #IllegalMining in the Pilgrim’s Rest area on Saturday, 23/05. The operation resulted in the arrest of 17 suspects, aged between 19 and 53, for various offences linked to illegal mining activities. The suspects are facing charges relating to contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa as well as possession of gold-bearing material and gold-bearing equipment. The suspects are expected to appear before Pilgrim’s Rest Periodical Court soon. ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.ph…

#sapsMP [ACTING PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION DURING CHILD PROTECTION MONTH] The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the #SAPS in Mpumalanga, Maj Gen (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, has called on communities, parents, guardians, educators, and all stakeholders to work together in protecting children against all forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and violence during #ChildProtectionMonth. Child Protection Month serves as an important reminder that the safety and wellbeing of children remain a shared responsibility that requires active participation from every sector of society. “The protection of children is not only a legal obligation but a moral duty for every member of society. We urge communities to speak out against abuse and report any criminal activities affecting children to law enforcement authorities without delay,” said Maj Gen Mkhwanazi. #ChildProtection ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.ph…

#sapsMP [SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR MURDER AND ATTEMPTED MURDER] #SAPS Vaalbank arrested a 45yr-old suspect on Sunday, 24/05, at his hideout in Kameelpoort on charges of murder and attempted murder, linked to a shooting incident that occurred at Vaalbank Ext on Saturday, 23/05. Police recovered and seized a licensed firearm with no ammo in the suspect’s possession. The suspect is expected to appear in the Mbibane Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 25/05. ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.ph…

Child Protection Month is commemorated annually to raise awareness of children’s rights and the need to protect them from harm. #Childprotection2026 #Childprotection365 #GovZAUpdates

#sapsNW [CONTINUATION OF UNANNOUNCED OPERATION SHANELA II IN DR KENNETH KAUNDA DISTRICT] The coordinated, intell driven #OperationShanela II continued in Orkney, Klerksdorp, Jouberton and Alabama on Saturday, 23/05, targeting high-density illicit drug hotspots, illegal firearms, undocumented immigrants and illegal trade. Compliance inspections were also conducted at second-hand goods premises and liquor outlets. Through crime intelligence information received, the team arrested two male suspects in Klerksdorp for possession of suspected illegal drugs. The first suspect, aged 41, was found in possession of a substance believed to be crystal meth with an estimated street value of R2 000.00 and a firearm with a magazine was also confiscated. He was additionally charged for the illegal possession of a firearm. A second suspect, aged 26, was arrested for possession of suspected illegal substances, namely crystal meth and khat, with an estimated street value of R500.00. Furthermore, two fines were issued for selling liquor without a license in Orkney. Five more search warrants were executed. #PoliceVisibility #PartnershipPolicing #FightingCrime ME saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.php

Happening now ➡️ JCPS Ministers convene an urgent meeting to deal with rising protests on illegal immigration #GovZAUpdates. In response to the broader challenge of illegal immigration and general social cohesion issues, the Ministers will meet to finalize a framework on the national action plan to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. Read further: gov.za/news/media-adv… #GovZAUpdates