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The Department of Home Affairs is taking decisive action against fraud involving identity books and cards. Through a publication in the government gazette, the department has called upon persons who are currently in possession of blocked IDs to provide written reasons and representations within 30 days for why their ID should not be cancelled. The […]

In a crime intelligence driven operation with the assistance of members attached to Tactical Response Team (TRT), Amathole District and Municipality Law enforcement arrested four suspects aged between 44 and 53 years last night, 16 August 2024, along the N2 outside Dutywa. Members embarked on Operation Shanela with the aim to combat and prevent crime

The Bethlehem-based Serious Corruption Investigation (SCI) detectives arrested a 53-year-old Free State Gambling and Liquor Authority District Manager on Friday, 16 August 2024. He was arrested at the district offices in Bethlehem during a Hawks operation. The suspect will make his first appearance in the local Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 August 2024, facing allegations

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, has expressed his excitement following a significant breakthrough in the fight against Cash-In-Transit robberies. Thanks to the team consisting of members from intelligence, Tracking team from Limpopo, in conjunction with Tracking team members from Mpumalanga, Crime Prevention members from Vosman and

A shooting incident was reported in Hout Bay. Six people with serious injuries and sadly three fatalities were reported on scene. Local authorities were on the scene for assistance and further investigations…. Read more on Arrive Alive The post Three people were killed and six seriously injured in a shooting incident in Hout Bay first

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, says the operationalisation and establishment of the Investigating Directorate against Corruption (IDAC) – which resides within the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) – is a crucial step in government’s fight against corruption in the country. The Minister was speaking at a media briefing in Tshwane on Friday. In

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is implementing a “robust” turnaround strategy for the Office of the State Attorney, following allegations of fraud, corruption and malfeasance. This is according to Justice Minister Thembi Simelane who briefed the media in Pretoria on Friday. “The Department is currently implementing a robust turnaround strategy within the Offices

The shooting victim contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) after he abandoned his bakkie and fled on foot to safety. Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched and located a white Toyota Hilux bakkie on Vincent Dickenson Road. The bakkie was shot multiple times through the windscreen, passenger window and tailgate. According to the victim, he had

The Mayor’s office regrets the tragedy that befell the two Rosebank families last night when a truck went through their homes. I, as the Executive Mayor, would like to thank disaster management, officials and councillors who rushed to the scene for their selfless actions. I also want to thank the police and the community for

As part of celebrating Women’s Month, a group of women in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) Cluster collaborated an conducted a multi-disciplinary roadblock on the N4 Toll Road near Alkmar. The roadblock took place today (15 August 2024) from 9h00 and was supported by Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC, Mr Jackie