South African law enforcement authorities have confirmed that a prime suspect currently in custody in connection with a horrific string of femicides is a foreign national. The breakthrough comes as the South African Police Service (SAPS) intensifies its investigation into the murders of nine women whose bodies have been discovered
PIETERMARITZBURG: The discovery of a woman’s body in Copesville, Ward 29, has prompted calls for a swift police investigation and increased visibility of law enforcement in the area. The body was discovered on Tuesday, with the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death yet to be established. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)
POLOKWANE: Limpopo police detectives are appealing to the public for information that could lead to the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with several serious cases, including murder, robbery and attempted murder. The suspect, Sipho Sphola Mokwatedi, from Ga-Mabitsela, Moletjie, is being sought by detectives attached to the Limpopo
Provincial Serious and Violent Crime detectives have launched a manhunt following a horrific shooting incident that left three men dead in Makhaza, Khayelitsha, in Cape Town in the Western Cape on Wednesday afternoon. The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Makhaza registered three counts of murder after responding to the
A suspect who was wanted for serious and violent crimes including murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, and house robberies was shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Inanda on Wednesday evening, 16 September 2026. Police received information that the suspect they were looking for was at a certain
The family of 38-year-old Dineo Evelyn Motapane has positively identified her body at the Springs Mortuary in Gauteng. This comes after her remains were discovered on the side of the road in KwaThema, Springs, prompting the South African Police Service (SAPS) to intensify its ongoing investigation into the murders of
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has offered a R500 000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and successful prosecution of those responsible for the deaths of eight women in Ekurhuleni. The reward brings the total amount offered by the DA and the South African Police Service (SAPS) to R900
GAUTENG: The Hawks have arrested a 37-year-old suspect in connection with an investigation into alleged fraud, corruption and money laundering involving a R45 million fleet management tender at Mogalakwena Local Municipality. The suspect was arrested by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team in Johannesburg and booked at the Brooklyn police
A 14-year-old boy who was arrested in connection with the death of 10-year-old Octavia Swarts (pictured) has been released into the care of his parents after the matter was not enrolled on the court roll. Octavia’s body was discovered near a dam at Joostenberg Vlakte on Monday morning, 14 September
POLOKWANE — Two Limpopo Provincial Inspectors have been commended for rejecting a R100 000 bribe after intercepting a vehicle allegedly transporting medicine without the required pharmaceutical licence or certificate in the Masisi area of Vhembe District. Inspector Khubana and Inspector Nwendamutswu were conducting a stop-and-check operation when they intercepted the
