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PRETORIA - The Gauteng PKTT have arrested an eighth suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the illegal electricity connections and theft of critical infrastructure at the Emfuleni Local Municipality. The suspect was re-arrested shortly after being released on bail in an unrelated matter today. She is expected to make her first appearance in court on Monday, 07 September 2026, facing charges of theft, damage to and theft of critical infrastructure, and money laundering. The arrest …

GAUTENG - A 40-year-old suspect who was arrested in Pretoria last week is expected to appear before the Randburg Magistrate’s Court today, Monday, 24 August 2026, in connection with firearms-related charges. The suspect faces the following charges: Contravention of Section 25 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, for allegedly failing to notify the Central Firearms Registry of his change of address. Contravention of Section 120(10)(a) of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000, for …

PRETORIA - Elvino Levert Crafford (27) appeared before the Boksburg Magistrate court on charges relating to the killing of two police officers and two civilian women. The accused is charged with the same charges as his co-accused in furtherance of the doctrine of common purpose in that they all had participated in the crimes they are charged with. Crafford’s case was also postponed to 25 August 2026 for formal bail application in the same court with his co-accused. The accused alleged that …

PRETORIA - Gauteng police have arrested four suspects, aged between 27 and 35, following a business robbery at a petrol station in Pretoria North during the early hours of Thursday, 13 August 2026. The suspects were apprehended during a follow-up operation in Soshanguve Extension 20 after police responded to reports of gunshots in the area. Soshanguve police and private security officers recovered a white Ford Ranger allegedly used in the robbery, as well as an ATM, a drop safe, tools, …

GAUTENG - On 11 August 2026, SAPS members from Rietgat and Loate station Task Teams were conducting patrols in identified crime hotspots in Extension 3, Mhlaumbe, Winterveldt, when they came across a grey Ford Ranger Raptor occupied by a white male. The members stopped next to the vehicle and engaged the occupant, who informed them that he had travelled to the area to purchase a generator advertised on Facebook Marketplace. The members warned the man that the advertisement was likely to be …

PRETORIA - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has noted false and misleading reports circulating on various media platforms claiming that Captain Lawrence Makgotloe has been cleared by the organisation. While this remains an internal labour matter between the employer and the employee, SAPS deems it necessary to correct the misinformation. An expedited internal disciplinary process against Captain Makgotloe has been concluded. He was found guilty on two of the four charges brought …

PRETORIA The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its nationwide Shanela Operations crackdown against organised criminal networks involved in illicit trade, drug trafficking, illegal immigration and other serious and violent crimes. These intelligence-led operations conducted between 01 and 07 June 2026 across the country resulting in the arrest of 17 587 suspects including 2 549 wanted individuals linked to serious and violent crimes. During the same period, 2 399 illegal …

The Tshwane District Commissioner, Major General Samuel Thine, has praised the exceptional investigative work and dedication of members attached to SAPS Pretoria Moot following the successful conviction and sentencing of four armed robbery accused. On 09 January 2024 at approximately 08:40, Sergeant Mabena and Constable Mabona responded to a request for assistance from members of Proshield Security Services after a lookout was circulated for a green Suzuki Swift occupied by one female and …

PRETORIA – The Commission’s Recommendations Task Team has arrested a Captain attached to the SAPS Forensic Science Laboratory on charges of defeating the ends of justice. The suspect was arrested on Friday, 22 May 2026 at his residence in Pretoria following investigations by the task team. The arrest relates to allegations of defeating the ends of justice in several high-profile murder cases currently under investigation as well as evidence before the Madlanga Commission of …

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane, under the leadership of Tshwane District Commissioner, Major-General Samuel Thine, conducted a successful multi-disciplinary crime prevention operation in the Mamelodi East and Silverton policing precincts on Saturday, 16 May 2026. The operation was executed in collaboration with various law enforcement agencies and stakeholders, including the Department of Home Affairs, Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD), Community Policing …