The bravery of a victim, determination of a dedicated investigation officer and the continued resilience of a prosecutor, were the crucial factors that ensured the successful prosecution of a man for his actions of 12 years ago. A 51-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape
Communities in South Africa’s Eastern Cape are reeling after the death toll from the recent floods rose to 86. The disaster, triggered by a powerful winter storm on Monday, has left a trail of destruction, especially around the city of Mthatha. President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the flood-stricken region on
The Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested two members of the South African Police Service in connection with an incident of alleged corruption that took place in March this year in Harrismith. Free State Policespokesperson Capt Loraine Earle said the arrests, which were effected today, form part of the mandate
A 34-year-old Mpho Tsimane from Tumahole township in the Free State appeared before the Parys Magistrate Court in connection with a double murder that occurred at one of the farms in Parys. Fezile Dabi Policespokesperson Sergent Josephine Rani said on Saturday, 7 June 2025, the police responded to a
A 52-year-old man was arrested in Heidedal, Bloemfontein in the mother city of rose’s yesterday evening for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Capt Loraine Earle said it was on Wednesday, 11 June 2025, at approximately 19:30, as the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit in Bloemfontein received intelligence-led information
Cleanup efforts are gaining momentum in KwaZulu-Natal after a wave of severe weather battered several parts of the province. Over the past few days, residents have had to deal with heavy rainfall, snowfall, and powerful winds that caused widespread damage. Homes were torn apart, schools were affected, and public
A Limpopo woman who believed her father used witchcraft to kill her mother will spend the rest of her life behind bars. Mologadi Magdeline Mehlape, 28, was handed a life sentence by the Polokwane High Court on Wednesday after pleading guilty to the murder of her father, Dr Malekutu
The Bloemfontein Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) of the Hawks together with the National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) have successfully secured a forfeiture order for cash linked to criminal activities involving Halimmah Thamando Mnyobisi (39). Free State Hawks Spokesperson Warrant Officer Fikizwa Matoti the matter originates from
SAPS Trompsburg’s Men for Change and Women Network in the Free State partnered with the Departments of Social Development and Health to take a stand for children’s rights. Despite challenging weather conditions, our dedicated team carried out a meaningful door-to-door campaign across Trompsburg, engaging with community members and spreading
A warrant of arrest has been issued out for Lucky Boitumelo Molefe, who is sought by the police in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Engineer, Armard Swart. Swart, an employee at Q Tech Engineering Company based in Vereeniging, was shot while seated in his vehicle outside his workplace by
