South African Tribune

JOHANNESBURG: The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), also known as the Hawks, has reported substantial progress in its efforts to combat priority crimes across South Africa, marking significant achievements in the second quarter of the financial year 2024/2025. According to South African Police Service, the DPCI has welcomed 240…

KIMBERLEY: In a significant crackdown on crime, Operation Shanela, a multi-disciplinary initiative by Northern Cape police, led to the arrest of 390 suspects and numerous seizures during a week-long operation aimed at enhancing safety during the festive season. According to South African Police Service, Operation Shanela, which ran from October…

GAUTENG: A tragic shooting at Mokokotlong informal settlement in Orange Farms during the early hours of 13 October 2024 left seven individuals dead and four injured. The incident erupted following a dispute between a local tavern owner and a resident. According to South African Police Service, the altercation began when…

WESTERN CAPE: In a significant crackdown on counterfeit trade, police units in Stikland confiscated fake sporting goods valued at over R2.5 million during a targeted operation on Sunday. According to South African Police Service, a coordinated effort by the Provincial Counterfeit and Illicit Goods Policing Team along with the Anti-Economic…

POLOKWANE: Modimolle police have initiated a search for unidentified suspects following a stock theft incident at Syferfontein farm, located along the R33 in the Waterberg District, which occurred on the night of Friday, 11 October 2024. According to South African Police Service, the perpetrators forcefully entered the farm after dark…

GAUTENG - A significant haul of ammunition was seized in an intelligence-led police operation named Vala Umgodi in Glenharvie:A significant haul of ammunition was seized in an intelligence-led police operation named Vala Umgodi in Glenharvie, Kloof No1, West Rand, on Sunday, 13 October 2024. The operation targeted a group of…

GQEBERHA: A high-speed chase led to the arrest of two suspects involved in a vehicle hijacking and shooting incident in New Brighton, Gqeberha. The operation, conducted by SAPS New Brighton, also resulted in the recovery of a hijacked vehicle and an illegal firearm. According to South African Police Service, the…

FREE STATE: In an intensive week-long operation aimed at curbing illegal mining activities, members of Operation Vala Umgodi, a multi-disciplinary team, made significant arrests across the Free State province. According to South African Police Service, the operation focused on increasing police visibility and executing various strategic actions to dismantle illicit…

POLOKWANE: In a rapid response to a business robbery, the Naboomspruit Crime Prevention Unit and Detectives successfully apprehended four suspects and recovered stolen goods early Sunday at a construction site in Mookgophong. According to South African Police Service, the operation was triggered by a distress call from a security officer…

POTCHEFSTROOM: A police sergeant from North West Province was arrested and appeared in Stilfontein Magistrates' Court on charges of defeating the ends of justice and perjury, as announced by Lieutenant General Sello Kwena. According to South African Police Service, the incident involved a member of the Vala Umgodi Operations who…