South African Tribune

North West: The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in North West has expressed concern over voice notes circulating on social media that potentially incite public violence. These voice notes have been alerting community members in Zeerust and Lehurutshe about a planned march or shutdown on Friday, 14 March 2025,…

Lenasia: Two armed suspects were fatally wounded and others sustained injuries during a shootout with police in Lenasia. According to South African Police Service, this incident occurred as part of a Crime Intelligence-led operation, in collaboration with other multi-disciplinary forces. The suspects were allegedly involved in several ATM bombings and…

Ladybrand: The South African Police Service in the Free State is requesting the public's assistance in locating a suspect wanted for murder in Ladybrand. The incident occurred on 11 November 2024 in Manyatseng, where a 44-year-old woman was found deceased. The suspect, Paulos Patrick Lekhooana (54), also known as Paul…

Pofadder: The swift reaction by Pofadder SAPS D-Relief who followed up on information of a business burglary in progress on 12 March 2025 at approximately 05:30, led to the arrest of a couple and the seizure of suspected stolen electronic equipment during the early hours of Tuesday morning, 12 March…

Free State: The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched the Campus Community Safety Forum at the University of Free State, aiming to foster a safe and supportive environment for students, faculty, and visitors. This initiative was announced during a special gathering attended by young men and women from the…

Randburg: The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has recorded a significant success in the fight against corruption and organised crime, with the recent granting of a confiscation order by the Randburg Magistrate's Court on 6 March 2025. This achievement underscores the commitment of the Priority Crime Specialised Investigations (PCSI)…

Limpopo: The SAPS Limpopo Provincial Communication hosted a communication forum to engage media houses as part of a relationship-building exercise at the Waterberg District on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. The event aimed to foster collaboration and enhance the image of the South African Police Service (SAPS) through strategic communication. According…

Westonaria: The police in Gauteng arrested two Taiwan nationals who are suspected to be the owners of an illicit alcohol manufacturing plant in Westonaria. At the manufacturing plant, police discovered illicit alcohol with an estimated value of R1 million already packaged for distribution and stored inside eleven 250-litre drums. According…

Mopani District: Vala Umgodi Operation members in Mopani District apprehended a 28-year-old male suspect for illegal sand mining at the Molati site in the Letsitele Policing area on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at approximately 20:30. According to South African Police Service, the team acted on intelligence that led to the…

Tshwane: The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane intensified crime-combatting efforts through Operation Shanela on Thursday, 13 March 2025, targeting the Akasia and Pretoria-North policing precincts. Led by Tshwane District Commissioner, Major-General Samuel Thine, a multidisciplinary team conducted the strategic operation, resulting in the arrest of 360 suspects for…