October 20, 2024 – South African Tribune

Nine Suspects Arrested in Multi-City Operation in Sarah Baartman District

October 20, 2024admin

Nine individuals are in custody following a coordinated operation in the Sarah Baartman District that targeted drug-related activities and other crimes. The arrests were part of an intelligence-driven initiative supported by the District Intervention Team across multiple locations, including Makhanda, Alicedale, Port Alfred, Alexandria, Kirkwood, and Addo. According to South African Police Service, seven suspects, […]

Kidnapping Suspect to Reappear in South African Court

October 20, 2024admin

Edwin Monnakgotlha, aged 35, is scheduled to make a third court appearance at the Mogwase Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 23 October 2024, facing charges of kidnapping. His previous court appearances were on Tuesday, 15 and Wednesday, 16 October 2024, where he was remanded in custody pending his bail application. According to South African Police Service, […]

Four Alleged House Robbery Suspects Arrested in Johannesburg

October 20, 2024admin

Four suspects were apprehended in connection with a series of house robberies and break-ins across Johannesburg, following a successful intelligence-driven operation by Gauteng Highway Patrol and private security firms. According to South African Police Service, the arrests took place on October 19, 2024, after the coordinated team positioned themselves strategically and identified the suspects’ vehicle […]

Man Dies in Pitbull Mauling Incident in Mmamethlake

October 20, 2024admin

Authorities in Mmamethlake are investigating a tragic incident in which a 58-year-old man was allegedly mauled to death by his employer’s pitbull dog. The incident occurred in Marapyane on Friday, October 18, 2024, and has raised concerns over safety protocols involving potentially dangerous animals. According to South African Police Service, the victim lived on his […]

Western Cape Police Seize Illegal Firearms and Arrest Robbery Suspects

October 20, 2024admin

Members of the Western Cape’s law enforcement agencies have successfully apprehended suspects involved in recent robbery cases, seizing illegal firearms in the process, according to reports from local authorities. According to South African Police Service, on Friday night, 18 October 2024, officers from the Maitland Flying Squad acted on a tip-off regarding suspects linked to […]

Seven Arrested in Crackdown on Illegal Mining in South Africa

October 20, 2024admin

Seven suspects aged between 19 and 26 were apprehended in Kagiso and Johannesburg for possession of gold-bearing material during the ongoing Operation Vala Umgodi. According to South African Police Service, the operation, a coordinated effort between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), is driven by crime intelligence. […]

Operation Vala Umgodi Targets Illegal Mining and Drug Trafficking in Northern Cape

October 20, 2024admin

The multi-disciplinary Operation Vala Umgodi teams have intensified efforts to combat illegal activities in the Northern Cape, focusing on illegal mining and drug trafficking in the Namakwa and Frances Baard Districts. According to South African Police Service, the collaborative teams consisting of the South African Police Service (SAPS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and […]

Anti-Gang Unit Arrests Ward Councillor and Two Others in Wolmaransstad for Extortion

October 20, 2024admin

The Anti-Gang Unit has apprehended three individuals, including Ward Councillor Mpho Andrew Hlongwane, on charges of extortion following a comprehensive investigation into alleged blackmail schemes targeting a local contractor since June 2024. According to South African Police Service, the contractor, who was awarded the contract to construct a supermarket in Extension 10, initially sought assistance […]

Vala Umgodi Operations Result in Arrest of 80 Suspects Across Multiple Locations

October 20, 2024admin

The integrated “Vala Umgodi” operations led to the arrest of 80 suspects across several regions, including Sun City, Rustenburg, Mogwase, Mooinooi, Tlhabane, Marikana, Boitekong, and Hartbeespoortdam, between Sunday, October 13, and Saturday, October 19, 2024. The apprehended individuals, comprising 78 males and two females, were detained for violating Section 49 (1)(a) of the Immigration Act, […]

Alleged Extortionist Arrested Ahead of Festive Season Operation in Mpumalanga

October 20, 2024admin

On the eve of the launch of a Festive Season Operation aimed at combating crime, including extortion, in Mpumalanga, a 29-year-old suspect was apprehended in Pienaar. He was allegedly found with car keys unlawfully obtained from a contractor on Friday, October 18, 2024. According to South African Police Service, a group of individuals disrupted a […]