Ad-hoc committee on Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi SAPS allegations escalates probe
Parliament has set a deadline to finalise its programme for investigating explosive claims by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about corruption and political interference in SAPS.
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Commission of inquiry into Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi allegations to deliver interim report by October
A new commission of inquiry into Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi allegations has been launched to investigate claims of criminal syndicate infiltration in South Africa’s justice system.
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Gwede Mantashe takes over as Acting Police Minister
President Ramaphosa appoints Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister.
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SAPS hierarchy shake-up escalates: Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya placed on ’special leave’
Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya has been placed on special leave as investigations unfold into high-level allegations of interference within South Africa’s police leadership.
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Who is Firoz Cachalia? – Everything you must know about SA’s new Acting Police Minister
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as Acting Police Minister following allegations of criminal infiltration in SAPS.
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Gauteng’s acting SAPS commissioner survives attempted hijacking
Gauteng’s acting SAPS commissioner, Major Fred Kekana, survived an attempted hijacking outside his Westonaria home as tensions mount in police leadership.
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Ramaphosa intervenes after Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi exposes alleged rot in Senzo Mchunu’s office
President Cyril Ramaphosa has stepped into a growing dispute within the South African Police Service (SAPS), following serious allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
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KZN commissioner orders disciplinary action against doorless SAPS driver
A police officer is facing disciplinary steps after driving a SAPS vehicle without a driver’s door.
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Orolato Mongale’s mom reacts to the death of the main suspect
The main suspect in Olorato Mongale’s murder was killed during a police shootout, prompting a powerful response from her grieving mother.
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One hundred unpolished diamonds recovered in Operation Vala Umgodi
More than 100 unpolished diamonds were seized during three separate Vala Umgodi operations in and around the areas of Kleinzee and Port Nolloth and Northern Cape leading to the arrest of 15 illegal miners
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Hennops River officers funeral details confirmed
The official funerals will take place on separate dates between 8 and 10 May 2025.
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Hennops River horror: Police recover missing VW Polo
Rescue divers recovered a VW Polo from the Hennops River, believed to be connected to the tragic deaths of three missing Free State police officers.
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Police discover two bodies linked to disappearance of three Gauteng SAPS constables
Two bodies believed to be among the three missing Gauteng constables have been discovered at Hennops River in Centurion.
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Cape Town’s most-feared killer reportedly gunned down in police shootout
Six suspects were killed in a police shootout in the Eastern Cape, including Cape Town’s most-feared criminal, Yanga ‘Bara’ Nyalara—here’s what we know.
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Llandudno jewellery heist bail hearing: Defence pokes serious holes in the State’s case
Four SAPS officers accused of stealing R20 million in jewellery from a Llandudno home face a critical bail hearing as the defence questions the complainant’s identity and the State’s evidence.
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Suspect arrested in connection with the murder of prominent Ermelo detective
A suspect has been arrested for the murder of Lieutenant Colonel Piet Pretorius, a senior Mpumalanga detective, as police intensify their investigation into the shocking crime.
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Off-duty cop killed in bizarre shootout with Eastern Cape police
An off-duty police sergeant was fatally shot in a strange encounter with Eastern Cape police after reportedly opening fire on his colleagues.
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Watch: Tsakane police officer caught on camera smacking civilian [video]
A viral video shows a Tsakane police officer slapping a civilian who merely questioned her about her refusal to assist a GBV victim.
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Alberton shooting: Four suspects killed in police shootout [video]
A shootout on the R59 in Alberton left four robbery suspects dead, disrupting traffic in both directions as police secured the scene.
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KZN SAPS officers arrested for alleged business robbery
According to witnesses, one of the suspects was recognised as a well-known police officer who frequented the area, leading to their swift identification.
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Serial killer Limpopo SAPS officer arrested on live TV [video]
Authorities believe the officer was involved in orchestrating the murders of at least six individuals from different communities, dating back to 2019.
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State of police college shocks Parliamentary committee
Allegations of corruption, criminality, and dilapidated facilities greet the Portfolio Committee on Police
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Seven KZN officers charged with extortion unmasked in court
Eight suspects, seven of whom are SAPS officers, appeared in a Durban court on extortion charges after allegedly demanding R100,000 from a Phoenix shop owner.
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Gauteng SAPS lauded after killing six cash-in-transit robbers
Six suspects involved in a Germiston cash-in-transit robbery were killed during a shootout with police.
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‘Another one bites the dust’: Wanted murder suspect killed in shootout with KZN police
A wanted murder suspect was killed in a shootout with KZN police in Mariannhill. Police recovered a rifle during the operation.
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Two SAPS officers killed in horror Vosloorus house robbery
The officers were in Vosloorus to pick up a colleague when they encountered a robbery in progress at a neighbour’s house.
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KZN police lauded for neutralising wanted murder suspects in South Beach shootout
KZN police killed six wanted murder suspects in a South Beach shootout, marking another victory in the fight against criminal syndicates.
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2024 crime statistics: SAPS reports 0.5% drop in murders
SAPS reported a 0.5% decrease in murders from April to June 2024, with KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Western Cape recording the highest rates.
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Accused Joburg serial robber caught with cloned SAPS patrol vehicle
A suspected serial robber linked to the notorious blue lights gang was arrested in Walkerville with a cloned SAPS patrol vehicle.
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Fake US dollars worth R4 million, drugs, and more found in massive Durban CBD raid
During the raids, authorities discovered counterfeit US dollar bills amounting to over R4 million, along with a stash of drugs and other illicit goods.