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LIMPOPO ENDS THE MONTH BY ARRESTING 307 SUSPECTS

Gavaza Ledwaba — Sun, 31 May 2026 17:49:06 +0000

POLOKWANE: The intensified Operation Shanela conducted across the province continues to yield positive results in the fight against crime, with 307 suspects arrested and several crime prevention successes recorded during the operations between 24 May and 31 May 2026.

The operations were executed across all five districts of the province, with the Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, and her deputies, personally joined some of the high-density Operation Shanela conducted in the Sekhukhune and Mopani Districts on Thursday, 28 May and Friday, 29 May 2026.

The week-long operations focused on tackling serious and violent crimes, tracing wanted suspects, combating illicit trade, enforcing liquor legislation, and enhancing police visibility in identified crime hotspots.

Among the arrests recorded were:
Murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, robbery at residential premises, Rape, Malicious damage to property, Illegal migrants, Assault GBH, common assault, illegal possession of firearms, Possession of dangerous weapons, Possession of drugs, Dealing in drugs, Possession of illegal cigarettes, Illegal dealing in liquor, Business burglaries, Residential burglaries, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and Other offences

Police also confiscated various items linked to criminal activities, including:

154,34 litres of alcoholic beverages
38 rounds of ammunition
18 dangerous weapons
5 254,790657 kg of dagga
0,1 grams of crystal meth
R1 738 cash
06 cellphones
02 firearms
33 packets of tobacco products

Police actions carried out:

1443 liquor premises inspected
193 secondhand dealers inspected
31 scrapyards searched
6084 informal businesses, e.g. spaza shops were inspected to ensure labour law compliance.
7701 persons searched
4951 vehicles searched
23 unlicensed liquor premises closed

Some of the arrested suspects have already appeared before various Magistrates’ courts across the province, while others are expected to appear soon.

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LIMPOPO POLICE APPREHEND 926 SUSPECTS AND RECOVER 6 FIREARMS DURING ONGOING OPERATION SHANELA

MDN tv — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:21:35 +0000

POLOKWANE: The South African Police Service in Limpopo is in an intense fight against crime through high-density operations. Shanela arrested 926 suspects between 18_24 May 2026, in all five districts.

Provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba says six firearms and twenty-eight dangerous weapons, amongst others, were seized during the operation.

Among the arrests were:

01 Murder
01 Robbery with aggravating circumstances
02 Robbery residence
06 Rape
14 Malicious damage to property
400 illegal migrants
65 Assault GBH
41 Assault Common
06 Illegal possession of firearms
09 Possession of dangerous weapons
24 Possession of drugs
02 Dealing in drugs.
05 Possession of illegal cigarettes
35 Illegal dealing in liquor
02 Second-hand Goods Act
01 Possession of precious metals
02 Robbery residence
01 Attempted rape
03 Burglary business
10 Burglary residential
09 Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
287 for other crimes

Confiscations included:

427,381 Liters of alcoholic beverages
72 ammunition
28 Dangerous weapons
1,356 kg Drugs (Dagga)
0.007 grams of Crystal Meth drugs
0.006 grams of Nyaope drugs
R1580 in cash
03 Cellphones
01 Computer
01 Dagga plants
07 Firearms
31 Small pipes of copper
2014 Packets of tobacco products
01 vehicle

Police actions carried out:

1397 liquor premises inspected
331 secondhand dealers inspected
124 scrapyards searched
7667 Informal businesses, e.g., spaza shops, were inspected to ensure labour law compliance.
12 748 persons searched
5919 vehicles searched
72 Unlicensed liquor premises closed

Some of the arrested suspects have already appeared before their respective magistrates’ courts.

The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, and MEC of Transport and Community Safety, Violent Mathye, will, on Wednesday, announce the provincial crime statistics for the 4th Quarter of 2025/2026.

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POLICE ARRESTS TWO FOREIGN MALE NATIONALS FOR ILLEGAL MINING

MDN tv — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:48:54 +0000

MALAMULELE: A coordinated disruptive operation in the Malamulele policing area led to the arrest of two foreign male suspects and the seizure of illegal mining equipment on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

At about 11:00, police were on duty when they received information about a group of undocumented foreign nationals busy conducting illegal mining activities at the Muchipisi village, Muchiiisi mine.

Police responded swiftly and conducted an operation at the identified site. Two male suspects, aged 29 and 32, and both Zimbabwean nationals, were arrested.

Furthermore, various mining equipment estimated at R20,000 was confiscated at the scene during the arrest.

The successful operation was a result of joint efforts by:

1. Malamulele police,

2. Thohoyandou Public Order Policing (POPS),

3. Giyani and Malamulele Home Affairs,

4. Thohoyandou and Mopani Tactical Response Team (TRT),

5. Giyani Dog Unit (K9),

7. Limpopo Highway Patrol (LHP),

8. Department of Minerals and Energy (DMR),

9. Mopani Tracking Task Team,

The duo is expected to appear before the Malamulele Magistrate’s court soon, facing charges of Contravention of the Precious Metals Act and Contravention of the Immigration Act.

The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has stated that police reiterate their commitment to clamping down on illegal mining activities through multi-agency collaboration that was displayed at the Malamulele policing area.

Police investigations are continuing.

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