SAPS Feed

Staff Reporter On Monday 22 June 2020 the Kathu Regional Court convicted and sentenced a 38-year-old paedophile after linking him to the rape and sexual grooming of a 10-year-old victim in Kathu during February 2025. The offences came…

Staff Reporter Vital information provided by community members in Kathu led to the apprehension and arrest of two men aged 19 and 40 respectively and the recovery of suspected stolen property, with an estimated value of…

Staff Reporter The accused, Stanley Teis, 30, was found guilty of murder and sentenced to ten years imprisonment by the Philipstown Regional Court on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm. The…

Hopetown accused, Bronwyn Mias (20) was found guilty of theft of motor vehicle which he committed during January 2024, and was convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment suspended for three years on condition he is not convicted of…

The multi-disciplinary, high density weekly Operation Shanela 2 was executed by SAPS officials in all five districts in conjunction with external role players which resulted in the arrest of 180 suspects for various crimes. The Operation…

The swift response to a housebreaking and theft complaint in New Park, Douglas by police on Saturday, 11 October 2025, led to the successful apprehension of the accused, recovery of the stolen items and the conviction of the accused. On…

The Mothibistad Regional Court recently convicted and sentenced Lesetja Anthony Keikabile (36) for the rape of a 26 year old woman. The pair were socialising with friends in Batlharos on Monday, 30 May 2022, when the accused offered the…

The Kimberley Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are investigating an inquest after the body of an unknown male was found on Friday, 24 April 2026. The body was found in the veld on the N12 near the Shell Ultra City. The deceased is…

The execution of Operation Shanela II in the Northern Cape, conducted from Monday, 20 April 2026 to Sunday, 26 April 2026, resulted in the arrest of 228 suspects linked to various criminal offences. Working in collaboration with the…

Supplied Hanover SAPS members responded swiftly to a complaint from local farmers requesting assistance after several men were reportedly spotted running in different directions on a farm on Friday, 17 April 2026. Upon arrival at the…

Supplied Damaging and or tampering with essential infrastructure remains a priority for the police in the Northern Cape. Efforts by SAPS to curb and prevent these related crimes were evident when members of D relief of the Kimberley…

Supplied Swift and coordinated action by SAPS members resulted in the arrest of four male suspects following a business robbery at a local spaza shop in Rocky Ridge in Okiep. Preliminary information indicates that the incident…

In an effort to strengthen community involvement and raise public awareness, a Sport Against Crime mini-tournament was held at the Merino Park Sports Stadium in Kareeville, De Aar,…

The Namakwa District Management embraced the sentence handed down to 31-year-old Andrew Brink, who was sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment after pleading guilty to Assault (GBH)with the Intent to cause grievous bodily Harm in the…

The Northern Cape Police Management has noted with concern an increase in commercial crimes, particularly online scams and fraud. Against this backdrop, members of the public are urged to observe and practise the following safety tips to…

The Namakwa District Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews commended the vigilance and dedication of police members in Calvinia who, through pro-active patrol duties, ensured the arrest of four suspects for possession of drugs on Friday,…

The unwavering commitment and zero tolerance approach by the South African Police Service in the Northern Cape was evident during the implementation of the Safer Easter Operation…

During continued Operation Paseka operations in the Namakwa district, SAPS members arrested a foreign national male during a roadblock operation conducted on the N7 at Bulletrap on Friday, 10 April 2026. During the static roadblock,…

In a series of drug-related operations conducted on 09 April 2026, members in the Namakwa District arrested four (4) suspects across the district, underscoring the ongoing commitment to combating drug-related crime. The first incident…

Swift action by shift members attached to Kimberley SAPS, following information received about a silver bakkie travelling on the N12 towards Kimberley allegedly transporting stolen property, led to the arrest of three foreign nationals…

The Pixley Ka Seme District Commissioner, Major General Nomana Mtukushe welcomed the hefty sentence handed down to a 34-year-old man for the rape of his daughter on her…

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…