SCWO Mokete Petrus Tladi was born in Theunissen in the Free State and grew up in Botshabelo in the Free State. He joined the SADF in July 1991 at 1 Parachute Battalion, where he received his basic military training. After basic training in 1992 he joined the pathfinder cycle whereby
The South African Police Service has once again demonstrated the vital role of DNA evidence in solving serious crimes and securing justice for victims. Through meticulous forensic work and dedicated investigative efforts, suspects in three separate rape cases have been identified and brought before the courts. In the first case,
NINETEEN SUSPECTS ARRESTED FOR ILLICIT MINING RELATED OFFENSES BY OPERATION VALA UMGODI TEAM IN FREE STATE PROVINCE Concerted efforts by Operation Vala uMgodi roleplayers and stakeholders in Free State Province continue to bear good results. A total of ninteen (19) foreign nationals were arrested on charges related to illicit mining.
Two Mozambican nationals, aged 29 and 38, were arrested in Kruger National Park after being found with an unlicensed hunting rifle and ammunition. A third suspect managed to escape and remains at large. The arrests occurred in the Houtboschrand Ranger area following the discovery of tracks by field rangers
Kelly Smith, Jacqen Appolis, and Steveno Van Rhyn have returned to court in Saldanha Bay as pre-sentencing proceedings begin. The three were found guilty of kidnapping and trafficking six-year-old Joshlin Smith, who went missing over a year ago from her home in Middelpos, Saldanha. Although the verdict was delivered
Sedibeng Economic Infrastructure Task Team (EITT) Police officials—Constables David/Devon M. Logenberg, Tankiso Augusto Petsana and Sello V. Mahlatsi — arrived at a scrapyard and ordered everyone to stop what they were doing and sit on the floor. They then inquired about the whereabouts of the scrapyard owner. The workers informed
A South African journalist and his partner, missing for over two months, have been found dead with their bodies in an advanced state of decomposition. Authorities discovered human remains believed to be those of Sibusiso Aserie Ndlovu, founder of Capital Live radio in Pretoria, and his partner Zodwa Precious
Authorities in Limpopo have begun investigating claims that around 40 unclaimed bodies were buried without coffins in mass graves at Mookgophong cemetery. The investigation follows reports that a funeral parlour, hired by the health department, may have buried the bodies secretly in two separate graves. Concerns have been raised
Missing Person Alert Help Find Mundo Nkabinde Police are appealing to the public for help in locating 24-year-old Mundo Nkabinde from Ezenzeleni, near Warden, who has been missing since the early hours of 8 March 2025. According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Mmako Mophiring, Nkabinde was last seen leaving his
Man killed, cousin assaulted and dumped in Bush near Zwelisha, KZN A brutal assault has left one man dead and another seriously injured after the two cousins were attacked and dumped in a bush near a river leading to Zwelisha. Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) responded to the scene at
