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Kanana SAPS, through its School Safety Team, in partnership with various stakeholders, conducted a School   Campaign at ...
28/08/2026

Kanana SAPS, through its School Safety Team, in partnership with various stakeholders, conducted a School Campaign at Mmokeng Secondary School on Tuesday, 26 August 2026.

The school was identified and prioritised following ongoing incidents of fighting and bullying among learners. The campaign formed part of ongoing efforts by the South African Police Service to create safer school environments and address challenges affecting learners.

The programme focused on raising awareness about various social crimes and other issues that negatively affect young people.

Members from the Family Violence, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit, Sergeant Chosi and Constable Nthebolang, educated learners about sexual abuse and r**e. Learners were encouraged to break the silence and report incidents of sexual offences, while information was also provided on where and how such crimes can be reported.

Constable Lephoi, the Sector Commander and School Safety Officer, addressed learners on bullying and its consequences, substance and drug abuse, as well as domestic violence. Learners were cautioned about the dangers associated with substance abuse and the serious consequences that bullying may have.

Adding a personal and powerful perspective to the programme, motivational speaker and former offender, Mr Thato Mafabatho, shared his life experiences and spoke about the consequences of gangsterism and involvement in criminal activities. He encouraged learners to make responsible choices, remain focused on their education and stay away from gangs and crime.

The school management and educators expressed their appreciation for the initiative and committed to continuing their collaboration with SAPS and other stakeholders to promote and maintain a safe learning environment.

On Thursday, 27 August 2026, Gauteng police conducted an intelligence-driven operation in De Deur, Sedibeng District, re...
28/08/2026

On Thursday, 27 August 2026, Gauteng police conducted an intelligence-driven operation in De Deur, Sedibeng District, resulting in the arrest of five suspects, aged between 29 and 68, and the discovery of a hydroponic dagga laboratory valued at more than R1 million.

During the operation, police recovered a .303 rifle and a 9mm G***k pistol.

The suspects are facing charges relating to contraventions of Sections 3 and 5(b) of the Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992. Two of the five suspects are also facing additional charges of possession of unlicensed fi****ms and ammunition.

The suspects comprise two Jamaican nationals, two Malawian nationals and one Lesotho national.

The operation was conducted by members of Gauteng Counter-Intelligence Narcotics, Gauteng Organised Crime, West Rand K9, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), National Cybercrime and private security companies.

The suspects are expected to appear before the Meyerton Magistrate’s Court soon.

28/08/2026

The R1 million daga farm in De Deur discovered, five were people were arrested.

28/08/2026

Former Hawks Boss Godfrey Lebeya speaks about his first meeting with Malcolm X.

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27/08/2026

Video shows passengers in a bus in Nepal left terrified as flash floods swept through the area. Hundreds are missing following the devastating floods, including 2 Americans.

[ICYMI] The South African Reserve Bank has officially launched two new commemorative circulation coins, celebrating the ...
27/08/2026

[ICYMI] The South African Reserve Bank has officially launched two new commemorative circulation coins, celebrating the legacies of Charlotte Maxeke as well as the women of the 1956 Women’s March.

The R2 coin featuring Charlotte Maxeke’s profile celebrates her becoming the first black South African woman to obtain a university degree 125 years ago. The design was inspired by the beads she wore in her early years.

Addressing the launch, Governor Lesetja Kganyago reflected: “For a black woman at that time, access to higher education was not simply limited; it was almost unimaginable. The barriers before her were legal, social, economic and cultural. That is why her graduation in 1901 … was so extraordinary. It was not only a personal milestone; it was a direct act of defiance against the limits that the authorities and society of her time had placed on black people, and on black women in particular.”

A well-coordinated joint tactical operation has resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old male suspect linked to a theft o...
27/08/2026

A well-coordinated joint tactical operation has resulted in the arrest of a 26-year-old male suspect linked to a theft out of a motor vehicle in Modimolle under the Waterberg District.

The operation was executed on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, in Soshanguve, Gauteng Province, by members of the Modimolle Detectives and Ekurhuleni District Detectives.

The arrest stems from an incident that occurred in May 2026 at Modimolle, after a Renault Kwid motor vehicle was targeted.

It is alleged that the suspect, who operates as a Bolt driver, travelled to Modimolle in a white VW Polo motor vehicle with Gauteng registration, together with a male and female accomplice.

The trio allegedly used a pair of scissors to force open the boot of the Renault Kwid motor vehicle and stole valuable items.

Intelligence-driven investigations led the police to Gauteng Province, where a 26-year-old male suspect was found driving the same white VW Polo motor vehicle allegedly used during the commission of the crime.

The motor vehicle was also seized during the apprehension of the 26-year-old male suspect, who might be linked to other similar cases upon further investigation.

The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, has welcomed the arrest and commended the collaborative efforts between Limpopo and Gauteng police, highlighting that criminality will not be tolerated.

He is expected to appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court soon, facing a charge of theft out of a motor vehicle.

CIC Julius Malema, 19 September KwaZulu-Natal Manifesto launch
27/08/2026

CIC Julius Malema, 19 September KwaZulu-Natal Manifesto launch

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