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The Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola,  welcomed the life sentence imposed on 25-year-old Thato Lekgoe for the rape of an 87-year-old visually impaired woman in Boithithong, near Kuruman.…

The South African Police Service members in Springbok conducted a roadblock operation on the N7 at Bulletrap on Friday, 27 March 2026, between 08:00 and 10:00 as part of the operational actions of Operation Paseka. During the…

Four hundred and thirteen (413) suspects were apprehended for a multitude of offences across the Northern Cape during Operation Paseka under the auspices of Shanela II conducted by South African Police Service (SAPS) members  in…

Operation Paseka's disruptive actions has commenced in the Northern Cape, to ensure safety and security during the Easter holiday period and beyond. With more boots on the ground in the  Kuruman, Mothibistad and Bathlaros…

The ongoing execution of Operation Vala Umgodi in the Frances Baard District led to the arrested four suspects on Sunday, 15 March 2026. The team conducted observation duties at identified mining hotspot areas in Kimberley. During the…

The unwavering commitment of the South African Police Service in the Northern Cape was evident during the implementation of Operation Shanela II across all five districts in the province, which resulted in the arrest of 232…

An accused, who repeatedly lied to police, regarding the death of his wife was sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for her murder. Abraham Faro (60), was  found guilty of…

The Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is looking for a man who is in his mid-twenties who can assist with the investigation in an alleged rape incident that took place between Wednesday 31 December 2025…

The District Commissioner in the Pixley Ka Seme District, Major General Nomana Mtukushe, has welcomed the life sentence imposed on a 39-year-old stepfather from Prieska for rape. The Prieska Regional Court heard that in July 2020, a…

Detectives from Galeshewe Serious and Violent Crimes are seeking the whereabouts of Mr Motlogelwa George Fincan (33) of Galeshewe, as they believe he can assist with the investigation of a murder case. It is alleged that on Saturday, 21…

Supplied  Operation Shanela 2 actions are gaining momentum in the province as operations are targeted and intelligence driven. In addition to the Shanela 2 high density operations, Operation Basadi actions were also conducted…

Supplied The Management of Namakwa District welcomed the outcome of a recent court case in Sutherland, commending the collaborative efforts of the investigation officer and the Prosecution team in ensuring justice was served. On…

Supplied The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing in the Northern Cape, Major General Johny Besnaar, accompanied by the Acting District Commissioner of the John Taolo Gaetsewe District, Brigadier Kenneth Baloi, led a Men’s Indaba…

Supplied In an effort to curb inter-provincial cross-border crime, the Northern Cape, together with law enforcement agencies from the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, North West and Free State provinces, simultaneously executed the quarterly…

Supplied With more boots on the ground during this festive season period, police in the province continue to enforce the law and stamp down the authority of the state. High density operations under the command of senior Provincial…

Supplied Two suspects are expected to appear in the Douglas Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 17 November 2025, on charges of possession of suspected stolen meat. The pair, aged 34 and 38, were allegedly found in possession of meat for which…

Supplied The Galeshewe Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit are investigating a rape case following the sexual assault of a 41 year old female victim in South Avenue Street, Galeshew on Saturday, 18 October…

Supplied Combatting crime through decisive police and robust community involvement over the festive season and beyond led to a multitude of operations being executed across the province. These disruptive actions were executed through…

Supplied Springbok: 23 October 2025- As the Provincial Commissioner of the Northern Cape,  Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola officially launched the Safer Festive Season Operations in De Aar today, members of Port Nolloth SAPS achieved…

The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape remains committed to thoroughly investigating crimes committed against women and children, as these offences affect all sectors of society. In June 2025, a social worker from the…

In Kimberley 12 October 2025 The weekly multi-disciplinary high-density operation Shanela 2 continues to combat crime and maintain law and order in all five districts in the Northern Cape. The week long operations kickstarted on Monday, 06…

Media statement issued by the office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape  All Media Willston Man sentenced to five years imprisonment for assaulting a child in Kimberley - 7 October 2025 The Acting District Commissioner of the…

The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, led a Prayer Service at the Aldersgate Methodist Church in Kimberley on Thursday, 25 September 2025. The service was attended by the Deputy Provincial…

Springbok - 23 September 2025 The South African Police Service in Springbok arrested a suspect following a successful drug-related operation conducted on Dr Isak Van Niekerk Street, Bergsig. On 22 September 2025, members acted on…

Kimberley, 22 September 2025 – The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape remains steadfast in its commitment to policing and investigating crimes against women and children and vulnerable groups. On Friday, 27 December 2024,…

Kimberley- 22 September 2025: The South African Police Service has noticed with concern the number of incidents reported relating to the theft out of and from motor vehicles. The police are urging the public to adhere to and implement…

Kimberley- 22 September 2025: The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieuternant General Koliswa Otola and her management welcome the hefty sentences handed down by the High Court that sat in Victoria West, to 55-year old Willy Jubell…

Kimberley : 21 September 2025 As the Festive Season approaches, multi-disciplinary teams in the Northern Cape are elevating efforts to address the prevailing crime trends through the execution of Operation Shanela II, ensuring a…

Kimberley – 16 September 2025: The Standard Bank Group’s Physical Security and Tactical Operations team, in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS), hosted awareness  sessions on ATM-related crimes in Kimberley…

Kimberley, 16 September 2025 – The Northern Cape SAPS welcomes the double life sentence handed down to 23-year-old Thapelo Modise, who has been permanently removed from society following his conviction for the brutal murders of a…

All Media DEPUTY PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER FOR POLICING LEADS OPERATION DINALEDI IN JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE DISTRICT In an effort to curb the proliferation of illegal firearms and address serious and violent crimes in the John Taolo…

Kimberley: 05 September 2025-  The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a double murder case following the killing of two male victims aged 34 and 40 years old in Armstrong Street, Kuruman on Thursday, 04 September…

Kimberley – 5 September 2025: The South African Police Service in the Northern Cape welcomes the conviction and sentencing of an undocumented male for essential infrastructure-related crimes, following thorough investigations by the…

Kimberley, 5 September 2025 – What began as a night out with friends at a tavern in Madibeng Village, Severn, turned into a horrific ordeal for a 26-year-old woman on 30 November 2019. The victim, who had been at the tavern with…

Springbok, 6 September 2025 The Springbok Public Order Police Unit successfully arrested two suspects, a 43 year old female and a 23 year old male, on drug dealing charges during an operation conducted in Okiep on Friday, 5 September…

Springbok – 26 August 2025 A 25-year-old man, Juandre Smith has been sentenced to 15 years of direct imprisonment for the murder of  39-year-old Quinton Makatees in the Garies Regional Court. The accused was convicted on Tuesday, 26…

Kimberley – 25 August 2025: Operation Shanela II remains steadfast and intentional in its efforts to combat crime through high-density policing operations conducted across all five districts of the province. The week-long actions, which…

Supplied Calls for police to arrest a high ranking 46 year old police officer for alleged rape in the Northern Cape are mounting. The SAPS Lt Colonel who is attached to the Kimberley Flying Squad allegedly raped a 15 year old grade 9…

CORRESPONDENCE The Gender Based Violence and Femicide activists in the Northern Cape have critisised a 29-year-old woman who allegedly withdrew assault cases against her husband. The woman who posted explosive revelations of abuse…

The Calvinia Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit secured the 28 year imprisonment sentence handed down by the Williston Regional Court to 52 year old Arrie van Wyk following the rape of a 17 year old girl in Williston…

The Operation Vala Umgodi team in the Frances Baard district remains persistent in fighting the scourge of illegal mining and drug trafficking by conducting continuous disruptive operations. The multi-disciplinary team followed up on…

The Kuruman Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit secured a 10 year prisonment sentence, handed down by the Mothibistad Regional Court to 28 year old Thatayaone Abia Sekgantlha Motshegetsi, following the rape of a…

The Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola reiterated that the protection of children remains one of the priorities of the SAPS and that *ALL CHILDREN within the boarders of South Africa have the right to be…

The rapid and swift response of a multi-disciplinary SAPS team comprising of the Northern Cape Provincial Organised Crime Investigation: Crime Detection, Kimberley Flying Squad and Kimberley Crime Prevention unit on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 led…

The investigating officer of Upington Stock-Theft and Endangered Spices Unit, Warrant Officer Jacques Ockhuys, was commended for the excellent work that led to the conviction for Illegal Hunting. On 08 September 2018, three springboks…

The Prosecution and Investigation teams led by Mr Caswell Joseph and Detective Sergeant Mojalefa Mokitimi succesfully secured a 10 year imprisonment sentence, handed down by the Victoria West Regional Court to 31 year old Phakamile De Bruin…

As citizens were preparing to cast their votes during the National and Provincial Elections, Operation Shanela continues to ensure a safe and secure environment for all inhabitants. The ongoing Operation Shanela high density operations…

The  Kuruman Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit  secured a 10 year prisonment sentence, handed down by the Mothibistad Regional Court to 28 year old Thatayaone Abia Sekgantlha Motshegetsi, following the rape of…

Two accused aged 46 and 28 years old, respectively, were both recently sentenced to 3 years direct imprisonment for the severe assault of a 16 year old boy. On 28 January 2023 at 02:00, the 16 year old male victim had an argument with…

SAPS throughout the province, joined by the Community Police Forums (CPF's), the Youth Crime Prevention Desks and Community in Blue Patrollers in conjunction with the Department of Education, School Governing Bodies (SGB's) and the…