South African Tribune

POTCHEFSTROOM - Police operations in Tlhabane and Mooinooi have led to the arrest of several suspects and the confiscation of firearms and ammunition in an effort to curb serious and violent crimes. According to South African Police Service, the first significant arrest was made in Tlhabane on Thursday, 11 July…

WESTERN CAPE - In response to the devastating floods that struck the Western Cape this week, Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, announced ongoing efforts to aid thousands of displaced residents. The government has initiated temporary relocations for families whose homes were destroyed by the floods. According to South African…

DURBAN - Last night, a rigorous multi-disciplinary roadblock on Solomon Mhlongo Drive led to the arrest of 17 individuals for drinking and driving. The operation, which ran from 18:00 to 02:00, included officers from Brighton Beach SAPS and Durban Metropolitan Police. According to South African Police Service, District Commissioner of…

JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Water Police concluded their annual refresher camp this weekend, featuring rigorous training exercises designed to enhance their underwater operational capabilities. According to South African Police Service, the training on Saturday, 13 July 2024, focused on the critical use of dive tables, essential tools that help divers…

POTCHEFSTROOM - Five individuals, three women and two men, are set to reappear in Vryburg Magistrates' Court on Monday for the continuation of their bail application following their arrest earlier this month on charges related to the possession of suspected stolen goods. According to South African Police Service, the suspects…

POLOKWANE - In a stern reaction to a violent outbreak in Ntwane village during a local ceremony on Saturday morning, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, the Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo's South African Police Service, condemned the attack on police officers and commended the swift action that led to multiple arrests. According…

NELSPRUIT - A 19-year-old from Marite is set to face charges in the White River Magistrate's Court on Monday, 15 July 2024, following a robbery at a clothing store in Lowveld Mall, Hazyview. The incident, which unfolded on Friday, 12 July 2024, involved the young man allegedly posing as a…

CAPE TOWN - A coordinated law enforcement operation in Kleinvlei on Saturday, 13 July 2024, resulted in several arrests, marking a significant crackdown on the recent surge in violent crimes and vehicle hijackings in the area. According to South African Police Service, the operation involved multiple units including the Provincial…

POLOKWANE - In a series of coordinated operations on Friday, Polokwane law enforcement arrested two suspects on charges of attempted murder and possession of a stolen vehicle. Additionally, police successfully recovered five stolen cellphones during these operations, which targeted known hotspots for stolen property. According to South African Police Service,…

HERMANUS - In a significant breakthrough, detectives from the Western Cape Provincial Extortion Task Team and the Provincial Combat Team have apprehended two individuals in connection with a murder in Hermanus, suspected to involve extortion. According to South African Police Service, the operation to trace wanted suspects led to the…