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- Reduce your risk of driving into road spikesThere has been a notable increase in the number of reported cases of criminals placing spikes or objects on public roads with the intention of robbing them, especially in and around Pretoria. Here are a few safety tips to help reduce your risks of driving into road spikes: Avoid driving… Read more »
- The EMPD SCPU continues to roll out scholar patrol training, driver, and vehicle fitness in the Daveyton and Springs areasThe Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Social Crime Prevention Unit (SCPU) Officers visited Gugulesizwe, Morester and Madigoane primary schools, to roll out scholar patrol training and driver vehicle fitness, in the Daveyton and Springs areas. The EMPD Officers, proceeded to the Daveyton and Springs areas, to engage learners and educators… Read more »
- Four killed and multiple injured in a mass shooting incident in NyangaAny person who can shed light on the circumstances that led to the death of four men in their twenties and an attempt to kill four others aged between 27 and 35 is encouraged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or to use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously. Last… Read more »
- Man arrested for possession of a large quantity of cablesThe Petrus Steyn police have arrested a 54-year-old man from Gauteng Province with a large quantity of cable while patrolling. On 5 May 2024, the police were conducting operations in the early hours of the morning. They came across a suspicious-looking vehicle, a white Volkswagen Caddy with GP registration, which… Read more »
- Police came across a hijacking scene then arrested two suspects with a firearm and rescued the victimsDuring Operation Shanela, Police came across a hijacking scene then rescued the victims meanwhile two suspects, aged 35 and 42 were arrested with a firearm and an airgun. This incident occurred in the evening of Friday, 03 May 2024 at Delmas around 18:10. According to a report, members of the… Read more »
- Manhunt launched after house robbery and murder at a farmhouse near GlenPolice were called to a farmhouse near Glen and made a gruesome discovery of the bodies of an elderly couple about 300 meters away from the farmhouse with open wounds. On Saturday 4 May 2024, a concerned neighbour called Glen police after he could not get hold of his fellow… Read more »
- A 44-year-old Police Sergeant succumbed to severe injuries in hospital following a shoot-out incident with suspects in Vhembe DistrictA 44-year-old Police Sergeant stationed at Levubu SAPS Detectives Unit who sustained severe gunshot wounds during a shoot-out incident in the Vhembe District with three business robbery suspects has untimely succumbed to his injuries last night on Friday 03 May 2024 while admitted in hospital. The deceased was summoned together… Read more »
- Everything you need to know about car GPS trackersIn today’s dynamic world, where every second counts, ensuring the safety and security of our loved ones and possessions remains critical, especially in South Africa. ¹ Revolutionizing Safety with GPS Tracking Systems With technological advancements, particularly the emergence of GPS tracking systems, a new era of safeguarding assets and enhancing… Read more »
- Operation Vala Umgodi pounces on drug dealers in PostmasburgThe illicit mining multi-disciplinary team, Operation Vala Umgodi conducted crime prevention operations and followed up on intelligence driven information regarding alleged drug activities taking place in Postmasburg. Information led to the raiding of identified drug houses on Friday, 03 May 2024. During the operation, nine (9) male suspects between the… Read more »
- One arrested following a business robbery in FloridaMembers of the Johannesburg Flying Squad arrested one suspect and recovered three unlicensed firearms following a business robbery in Florida on Thursday, 02 May 2024. Two suspects managed to evade arrest. On further investigations, a getaway vehicle was recovered and a substantial amount of money was found inside the vehicle.… Read more »
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