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FOREIGN NATIONAL ALLEGED TO BE LINKED TO DRUG RELATED CASES TRACED AND ARRESTED IN WELKOMWELKOM ' Members attached to th...
06/09/2026

FOREIGN NATIONAL ALLEGED TO BE LINKED TO DRUG RELATED CASES TRACED AND ARRESTED IN WELKOM

WELKOM ' Members attached to the Welkom Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) have a apprehended a 34-year-old male for alleged drug dealing. The suspect was wanted after evading arrest during a Take Down operation on 25 June 2026.

On Saturday, 5 September 2026 the Welkom AGU received information on the whereabouts of the alleged suspect. Information was immediately operationalised and led them to the Odendaalsrus Central Business District (CBD) where the suspect was spotted.

The wanted suspect attempted to flee from the police but was swiftly apprehended and taken into custody for further processing.

The alleged suspect was wanted by the Provincial Organised Crime in connection with three cases of drug dealing in Odendaalsrus. This was after three other suspects were arrested and a vehicle and other exhibits confiscated by police in June 2026. During that operation the 34-year-old managed to evade arrest.

The arrested suspect is expected to appear before the Odendaalsrus Magistrate's Court soon.

TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN NELSPRUIT WITH EXPLOSIVES WORTH R130 000MPUMALANGA – The Directorate for Priority Crime Investi...
06/09/2026

TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN NELSPRUIT WITH EXPLOSIVES WORTH R130 000

MPUMALANGA – The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), in Mpumalanga has arrested two men, a 37 year old undocumented foreign national and a 36 year old South African citizen, in an intelligence-driven disruptive operation in Nelspruit on Friday, 4 September 2026.

The operation was conducted by the Hawks’ Nelspruit Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI), supported by National Crime Intelligence, Fidelity Security Services Head Office, Fairview Mine and the Illicit Mining Operation Vikela Barberton.

Acting on information received from National Crime Intelligence that two men were allegedly in possession of explosives and would be in the vicinity of a lodge along the R40 in Nelspruit, the information was operationalised.

At approximately 15:30, the operational team received confirmation that the suspects were at the identified lodge. Members approached the premises tactically and located two men inside one of the rooms.

The suspects were allegedly found in possession of a substantial quantity of explosives.
The suspects were travelling in a grey Hyundai i20, which was seized for further investigation.

The explosives recovered include 50 electric detonators, 80 blasting cartridges (Super Power 90 Zambia) and 32 connector cords, with an estimated street value of R130 000. Two cellular phones were also seized.
The Explosives Unit and Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) attended the scene and rendered the necessary specialist assistance.

The two suspects are facing charges of contravening the Explosives Act and the Immigration Act. A case has been opened at Nelspruit Police Station.

The suspects are expected to appear before the Nelspruit Magistrates’ Court once they have been formally charged.

THREE SUSPECTS NABBED FOR DRUG DEALING, BRIBERY AND UNDOCUMENTED PERSONS IN HENDRINANELSPRUIT, MPUMALANGA - Members of t...
05/09/2026

THREE SUSPECTS NABBED FOR DRUG DEALING, BRIBERY AND UNDOCUMENTED PERSONS IN HENDRINA

NELSPRUIT, MPUMALANGA - Members of the Police from Witbank Tactical Response Team (TRT) have arrested three suspects during a self-initiated operation conducted on Tuesday, 01 September 2026.

The three arrested suspects appeared at the Hendrina Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 04 September 2026 and remained in custody they will appear again on Monday, 07 September 2026.

Meanwhile the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, commended the TRT members for their vigilance and swift response to information regarding alleged drug dealing

LPC CONFIRMS WARRANT OF ARREST AGAINST MALESELA TEFFO JOHANNESBURG: The Legal Practice Council (LPC) says there is a war...
02/09/2026

LPC CONFIRMS WARRANT OF ARREST AGAINST MALESELA TEFFO

JOHANNESBURG: The Legal Practice Council (LPC) says there is a warrant of arrest issued for disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo.

This comes after he made a surprise appearance at the Johannesburg High Court on Monday, during the attempted murder trial of alleged kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and four others, where he tried to address the presiding judge.

Director for the LPC in Gauteng, Ignatius Briel, says Teffo remains struck from the roll and cannot practice as a lawyer in South Africa.

We actually have gone as far as getting a contempt order against him, where the court has found that he is in contempt of the original order striking him from the roll. There’s currently a warrant for his arrest. We have been engaging with SAPS. They initially indicated that they couldn’t get hold of him at the addresses where he was known. We are now attempting to make sure that they execute this warrant of arrest speedily," said Briel

SERIAL KILLER ROSEMARY NDLOVU AND CO-ACCUSED BACK IN COURT FOR SENTENCING PROCEEDINGSKEMPTON PARK – Convicted serial kil...
01/09/2026

SERIAL KILLER ROSEMARY NDLOVU AND CO-ACCUSED BACK IN COURT FOR SENTENCING PROCEEDINGS

KEMPTON PARK – Convicted serial killer Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu and her co-accused Nomsa Mudau appeared in court today as sentencing proceedings continued in a murder-for-hire case.

The two former police officers are accused of plotting the murder of Mudau’s husband, allegedly with the intention of benefiting from life insurance policies worth approximately R3 million.

The State alleges that hitman Njabulo Kunene was offered R80 000 to carry out the killing, while Ndlovu is accused of playing a key role in the alleged conspiracy.

Ndlovu has already been convicted on multiple murder counts in previous cases linked to the deaths of her relatives and partners.

The matter was postponed, with both Ndlovu and Mudau expected to return to court on Monday, 15 September, when sentencing proceedings will resume.

FISHERMAN ALLEGEDLY DROWNED AT WESTON DAMMPUMALANGA – The police diving unit is continuing with the search for a 26-year...
31/08/2026

FISHERMAN ALLEGEDLY DROWNED AT WESTON DAM

MPUMALANGA – The police diving unit is continuing with the search for a 26-year-old man who is presumed to have drowned while fishing at Weston Dam in Amsterdam, Mpumalanga.

The incident reportedly occurred yesterday, with search operations commencing this morning.

However, despite efforts by the police divers, the man has not yet been found.

Authorities have confirmed that the search operation will be suspended and resume tomorrow.

Further details regarding the incident are expected as the search continues.

MAN ( 41 ) WANTED FOR HACKING HIS GIRLFRIEND AND TWO OTHERS TO DEATH WITH A SPADE IN NORTH WESTNORTH WEST - A manhunt ha...
26/08/2026

MAN ( 41 ) WANTED FOR HACKING HIS GIRLFRIEND AND TWO OTHERS TO DEATH WITH A SPADE IN NORTH WEST

NORTH WEST - A manhunt has been launched for a 41-year-old James Mohajane (pictured) wanted in connection with the brutal murder of three people.

He is wanted by the Police in Moeka Vuma near Makapanstaad, North West for the murder of his girlfriend, Moipone Lefoka, her sister, Esther Lefoka, and Esther’s boyfriend, Tshepo Molekwa.

It is alleged that the three victims were last seen together at a house belonging to Tshepo Molekwa. On Sunday morning, the bodies of the three victims were discovered at the house. They had allegedly been hacked to death with a spade.

Mohajane was nowhere to be found when police arrived at the scene. His cellphone was, however, found at the crime scene.

The motive for the killings is still under investigation.

SAPS is appealing to anyone who may have information on the whereabouts of James Mohajane to immediately contact Sergeant Nhlapo on 078 918 7746.

You are urged not to approach or confront the suspect.

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UZUZOLE GOQWANA APPEARS IN COURT OVER MURDER OF FORMER BOXING CHAMPION ZOLANI TETEEAST LONDON— 22-year-old Uzuzole Goqw...
24/08/2026

UZUZOLE GOQWANA APPEARS IN COURT OVER MURDER OF FORMER BOXING CHAMPION ZOLANI TETE

EAST LONDON— 22-year-old Uzuzole Goqwana was wheeled into the courtroom to make his initial appearance in connection with the murder of former world boxing champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete and the attempted murder of a 27-year-old female passenger.

Goqwana, who was reportedly injured during his arrest or the events surrounding the incident, appeared in court following a swift intelligence-driven operation by law enforcement units in Ku Gompo (East London).

Former two-time world champion Zolani Tete was fatally shot outside his driveway in Mdantsane after two armed suspects wearing balaclavas opened fire on his vehicle.

The passenger in his car sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to a medical facility for treatment.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that investigations remain ongoing, with investigators following up on additional leads.

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WARRANT OF ARREST ISSUED AGAINST JUB JUB AFTER FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT GERMISTON - A warrant of arrest has been issue...
24/08/2026

WARRANT OF ARREST ISSUED AGAINST JUB JUB AFTER FAILURE TO APPEAR IN COURT

GERMISTON - A warrant of arrest has been issued for musician and television personality Molemo "Jub Jub" Maarohanye after he failed to appear at the Germiston Magistrates' Court in Gauteng this morning.

The 46 - year old was due to appear at the Germiston Magistrates Court on Monday but was a no-show, citing alleged health reasons.

The TV personality is facing two charges of discharging a firearm in a public place and pointing anything likely to lead a person to believe that it is a firearm, stemming from an alleged confrontation involving an e-hailing driver in Edenvale in June 2026.

"The case against media personality Molemo Katleho Maarohanye, popularly known as ‘Jub Jub’, has been postponed by the Germiston Magistrates Court to 7 September 2026. The postponement follows his failure to appear in court, citing ill health, which resulted in a warrant of arrest being issued and held over until the next date, said NPA spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlo

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TWO UGANDAN NATIONALS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED THEFT AND SMUGGLING OF STOLEN MOTORCYCLES ON N1Two Ugandan nationals have bee...
23/08/2026

TWO UGANDAN NATIONALS ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED THEFT AND SMUGGLING OF STOLEN MOTORCYCLES ON N1

Two Ugandan nationals have been arrested for alleged possession and smuggling of stolen motorcycles following an operation on 22 August 2026 on N1 Botha avenue.

During an inspection, the two suspects were found inside a vehicle where police discovered several motorcycles and motorcycle engines. The suspects were allegedly unable to provide a satisfactory explanation for the items found in their possession.

Further verification with relevant authorities allegedly revealed that the suspects may be linked to a cross-border syndicate involved in smuggling stolen motorcycles into neighbouring countries, with similar cases reported across Gauteng Province.

Items recovered include:Black Toyota Voxy, Honda motorcycle,Yamaha motorcycle and Two Triumph motorcycle engines.

The recovered stolen property is estimated to be worth approximately R880 000. The motorcycles were reportedly stolen from Kempton Park, Alberton and Lyttelton.

The suspects were arrested and are facing charges including possession of stolen motorcycles, possession of stolen motorcycle engines, fraud and possession of suspected stolen property.

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