September, 2026
Slagoffer sê sy was sedert April 2026 aangehou
Vrou vlug uit mensehandel se kloue
JONGSTE! Twee verdagtes, onderskeidelik 25- en 35-jaar-oud, is Dinsdag, 29 September 2026, deur die Valke gearresteer op aanklagte van mensehandel. Hul arrestasies volg op dié van Jasmine Maureen Robert (29), wat vroeër vandeesmaand in verband met dieselfde saak gearresteer is. Robert sal na verwagting op 5 Oktober 2026 weer in die hof verskyn vir ‘n aansoek om regshulp. Die twee nuutste verdagtes sal Woensdag, 30 September 2026, vir die eerste keer in die Kaapstadse landdroshof verskyn.
MISDAADTONEEL: Kaapstad: Die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) het ‘n moontlike slagoffer van mensehandel gered en ‘n verdagte gearresteer weens haar beweerde betrokkenheid by ‘n mensehandel-netwerk.
Volgens ‘n woordvoerder van die Direktoraat vir Prioriteit-misdaadondersoek (die Hawks), adjudant-offisier Zinzi Hani, is die 22-jarige slagoffer na bewering deur die 29-jarige verdagte via TikTok na Kaapstad gelok onder die valse voorwendsel dat sy ‘n werk as haarkapper sou kry.
Die jong vrou het in April 2026 ingestem, en die verdagte het reëlings getref en betaal vir al haar reisdokumente, paspoort en vliegkaartjies na Kaapstad.
“Met haar aankoms in Kaapstad is sy deur die verdagte opgetel en na ‘n hotel geneem. Ondersoeke het aan die lig gebring dat die verdagte die slagoffer se paspoort sowel as haar selfoon afgevat het.
“Sy het ook probeer om die slagoffer tot prostitusie te dwing, maar sy het geweier,” het Hani gesê.
Op Sondag, 13 September, het die slagoffer daarin geslaag om te ontsnap en na die Woodstock-polisiekantoor gehardloop, waar sy gehelp is.
Die verdagte het ook na die Woodstock-polisiekantoor gegaan om navraag te doen oor die slagoffer se doen en late
“Sy is deur die slagoffer uitgewys en is onmiddellik deur ‘n SAPD-lid gearresteer. Die saak is daarna na die Hawks verwys vir verdere ondersoek,” het Hani gesê.
Victim (22) lured to Cape Town for sex work
Alleged Tik Tok trafficker nabbed
UPADATE! Two suspects, aged 25 and 35-years, were arrested on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, by the Hawks’ Economic Protected Resources team on charges of trafficking in persons. Their arrest follows that of Jasmine Maureen Robert (29) who was arrested earlier this month on this same matter. Robert is expected back in court on 5 October 2026 for Legal Aid application. The latest two suspects, will make their first appearance in the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 30 September 2026.
CRIME SCENE: Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have rescued a possible victim of human trafficking and arrested a suspect for involvement in a trafficking ring.
According to a spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), Warrant Officer Zinzi Hani, the 22-year-old victim was allegedly lured to Cape Town on Tik Tok by the 29-year-old suspect under the false pretenses of getting her a job as a hair stylist.
This was during April 2026. The young woman agreed and the suspect made arrangements and paid for all her travel documents, passport and flight tickets to Cape Town.
“Upon her arrival in Cape town she was picked up by the suspect where she was taken to a hotel. Investigations revealed the suspect took the victim’s passport as well as her cell phone.
“She also attempted to force the victim into prostitution, but she refused,” said Hani
On Sunday, 13 September the victim managed to escape and ran to Woodstock SAPS where she was assisted.
The suspect also came to Woodstock SAPS to make enquiries regarding the whereabouts of the victim.
“She was pointed out by the victim and was immediately arrested by the SAPS member and instantly detained. The matter was then referred to the Hawks for further probing,” said Hani.
15-year-old boy among suspects in hijacked vehicle
Metro cops quickly catch hijackers
CAPE TOWN: Quick action by the Metro Police Anti-Hijacking Unit have led to the arrests of four hijacking suspects and recovery of a hijacked vehicle.
On Sunday, 27 September 2026, at approximately 15:36 the Unit received a notification of a silver Toyota Corolla that had been hijacked in TT section, Site B, Khayelitsha.
Officers located the vehicle at the intersection of Govan Mbeki Road and Oscar Mpetha Drive. As they approached, two suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
Officers chased after them and four suspects were arrested, two still inside the vehicle, including a 15-year-old, and were taken to Harare police station.
“It is encouraging to see how effectively the anti-hijacking staff are responding to these incidents. It shows that, when these matters are reported to the City, we can take action.
“However, we cannot continuously respond to hijackings and recovering vehicles. The syndicates behind these hijackings must be shut down, similar to the extortion syndicates plaguing these communities,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith.
Metro Police officers, meanwhile, arrested 211 suspects including 104 for drunk driving, and issued 3 819 fines over the past week.
In addition, they confiscated a number of drugs and recovered several hijacked vehicles.
Their Law Enforcement colleagues made 214 arrests and issued 11 521 notices during weekly patrols.
On the roads, Traffic Officers arrested 51 suspects – 36 for drunk driving, 11 for reckless and negligent driving and four on other charges. They executed 1 749 warrants, impounded 108 public transport vehicles and issued 42 118 fines.
“City residents can report lawlessness to our call centre by phoning 021 480 7700 or using the City App to log an incident directly with Safety and Security,” said Smith.
Police and business work together to thwart robbery
Three CIT robbers shot dead
CRIME SCENE: Tshwane, Gauteng: Three suspected cash-in-transit (CIT) robbers were shot dead and one suspect was arrested following a shootout with police on Monday, 28 September 2026.
A multidisciplinary team comprising the South African Police Service (SAPS) Tactical Response Team, Anti-Gang Unit, Gauteng Traffic Airwing and private security companies through Business Against Crime South Africa was following up on intelligence about suspects planning a robbery.
The team spotted a white Hyundai H1 on the R80 highway in Tshwane and attempted to stop the vehicle, using blue lights. The occupants allegedly opened fire on the police, who responded, resulting in three suspects being fatally wounded.
An AK-47 rifle and a 9mm pistol were recovered from the vehicle.
One suspect believed to be working with the dead robbers was travelling in a Toyota Avanza and was arrested. He was found in possession of a 9mm pistol.
The Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing in Gauteng, Major General Fred Kekana, applauded the multidisciplinary team for its continued efforts to disrupt CIT robberies and cross-pavement robberies in the province.
No crime suspected as husband is found dead in car
Man dies hours after wife is killed
CRIME SCENE: Thembisa, Gauteng: The estranged husband of a murdered woman has been found dead inside his vehicle.
The man was suspected of being responsible for the murder of 23-year-old Boitumelo Gift Mashita in Thembisa on Monday, 28 September 2026. He was identified as a person of interest in the case, and the SAPS Tembisa Tracking Team had been tracing him.
The team was subsequently informed by the Midrand Police Station that his vehicle had been found within its policing precinct, with his body inside.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) it is believed that he may have ingested an unknown substance, as no foul play is suspected. A post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
SAPS earlier issued a statement that Gauteng police were investigating a case of murder and robbery following the shooting of a 23-year-old woman in Mapungubwe Street, Thembisa, this Monday morning at about 05:45.
The woman was reportedly on her way to work when she was shot and killed during an alleged robbery. Her belongings were taken during the incident.
Geweld teen vroue 'n groot probleem in Ceres
Twee sit lank oor GBV
UIT DIE HOF: Die Ceres-streekshof het twee mans wat hul intieme lewensmaats gewelddadig aangerand het, vir lank tronk toe gepos.
In die eerste saak is Werner Pedro tot ‘n effektiewe 25 jaar direkte tronkstraf gevonnis nadat hy skuldig bevind is aan poging tot moord en aanranding met die doel om ernstig te beseer.
Pedro is skuldig bevind en gevonnis nadat hy ‘n pleit- en vonnis-ooreenkoms met die Staat aangegaan het. Hy het erken dat hy sy vrou, Petronella Pedro, op die aand van 24 Maart 2024 by hul woning op die plaas Welgemeen, Prince Alfred Hamlet, gekonfronteer het oor hy gedink het sy is ontrou.
Toe sy dit ontken, het hy woedend geword, ‘n klip opgetel en haar teen die kop geslaan. Hy het haar daarna verder aangerand deur haar met ‘n klein hout tafel te slaan en haar te skop nadat sy op die grond geval het.
Die egpaar het daarna na die Petronella se tante gegaan, waar die polisie ontbied en Pedro gearresteer is.
Nadat hy op borgtog vrygelaat is, het Pedro vir Petronella op 23 Februarie 2026 weer aangerand nadat sy geweier het om sy klere te was. Hy het erken dat hy kwaad geword, want hy wou skoon klere vir werk die volgende dag hê.
‘n Buurman het ingegryp en Pedro het van die toneel gevlug. Ten tye van die aanranding het die slagoffer ‘n beskermingsbevel teen hom gehad. Hy is op 16 Maart 2026 gearresteer.
In haar impak verslag sê Petronella sy is teleurgesteld oor Pedro se gedrag en die skending van vertroue in hul verhouding. Die hof het ook die ernstige beserings wat sy opgedoen het in ag geneem.
In die tweede saak is Francois Rooi tot ‘n effektiewe 15 jaar tronkstraf gevonnis vir poging tot moord op sy voormalige lewensmaat, Latisha Beukes.
Ingevolge sy pleit- en vonnis-ooreenkoms het Rooi erken dat hy op 7 November 2025 in Vyeboom-straat, Bella Vista, Ceres, vir Beukesa aangerand het. Hy het haar genader, geëis dat sy sê waar sy met hom staan en versoek dat sy ‘n paar tekkies wat hy vir haar gekoop het, teruggee.
Nadat sy die tekkies teruggegee het, het Beukes hom meegedeel dat sy uit die verhouding gaan stap. Dit het Rooi vererg, hy het ‘n knipmes uitgehaal en haar een keer in die rug gesteek voordat hy van die toneel gevlug het. Hy is ongeveer ‘n week later gearresteer.
Die staatsaanklaer, Chantal de Vos, het in albei sake aangevoer dat gesinsgeweld steeds ‘n ernstige en algemene misdryf in die jurisdiksiegebied van die Ceres-landdroshof is, en dat die howe gepaste vonnisse moet oplê om kwesbare slagoffers te beskerm en oortreders af te skrik.
Die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag (NVG) het gesê die suksesvolle vervolgings onderstreep die NVG se onwrikbare verbintenis tot die bekamping van geslagsgebaseerde geweld en vrouemoord (GBV) en om oortreders aanspreeklik te hou.
Die NVG het gesê hierdie skuldigbevindings en vonnisse bevestig die strafregstelsel se verbintenis om slagoffers te beskerm, terwyl dit ‘n sterk boodskap uitstuur dat oortreders van geweld teen vroue aanspreeklik gehou sal word.
Both men assaulted partners, NPA welcomes sentences
GBV: 2 get long jail terms
FROM THE COURTS: The Ceres Regional has imposed lengthy sentences on two men for violently attacking their intimate partners.
In the first matter, Werner Pedro was sentenced to an effective 25 years’ direct imprisonment following his conviction on charges of attempted murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm committed against his wife, Petronella Pedro.
Pedro was convicted and sentenced after entering into a plea and sentencing agreement with the State. He admitted that on the evening of 24 March 2024, at their residence on Welgemeen Farm, Prince Alfred Hamlet, he confronted his wife over allegations of infidelity.
When she denied the allegations, he became enraged, picked up a stone, and struck her on the head. He then assaulted her further by hitting her with a small wooden table and kicking her after she had fallen to the ground.
The couple subsequently went to the victim’s aunt’s residence, where the police were summoned, leading to Pedro’s arrest.
After being released on bail, Pedro assaulted Petronella again on 23 February 2026 after she refused to wash his clothes. He admitted that he became angry because he wanted clean clothes for work the following day.
A neighbour intervened and Pedro fled the scene. At the time of the assault, the victim had a protection order against him. He was arrested on 16 March 2026.
In her Victim Impact Statement, the complainant described her disappointment at Pedro’s conduct and the betrayal of trust within their relationship. The court also considered the serious injuries she sustained, as reflected in the medical reports.
In the second case Francois Rooi has been sentenced to an effective 15 years’ imprisonment for the attempted murder of his former partner, Latisha Beukes.
In terms of his plea and sentencing agreement, Rooi admitted that on 7 November 2025, in Vyeboom Street, Bella Vista, Ceres, he encountered Beukes, his former partner. He approached her and demanded to know the status of their relationship and requested the return of a pair of takkies he had purchased for her.
After returning the takkies, Beukes informed him that she no longer wished to continue the relationship and walked away. Angered by her response, Rooi took out a pocket knife and stabbed her once in the back before fleeing the scene. He was arrested approximately one week later.
Regional Court Prosecutor Chantal de Vos argued in both cases that domestic violence remains a serious and prevalent offence within the Ceres Magistrate’s Court district and that the courts must impose appropriate sentences to protect vulnerable victims and deter perpetrators.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the successful prosecutions underscore the NPA’s unwavering commitment to combating gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and holding perpetrators accountable.
The NPA said these convictions and substantial custodial sentences reaffirm the criminal justice system’s commitment to protecting victims, while sending a strong deterrent message that perpetrators of violence against women will be held accountable.
Revelers shot while partying at two venues, 26 wounded
Two mass shootings claim 28 lives
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) have yet to make an arrest in two mass shooting incidents that rocked the country within hours.
Lwandle, Strand: Ten people were shot and killed inside an entertainment venue during the early hours of Sunday morning, 27 September 2026.
Western Cape Police Commissioner, Lt General Sizakhele Dyantyi, has established a multi-disciplinary team led by serious violent crime detectives to find and bring to justice those responsible for the shooting.
Official police reports indicate that gunmen entered the entertainment place that also sells shisanyama (braai meat) at approximately 01:46 and shot at patrons.
“Five people died on the scene and five in hospital, while 11 are receiving medical treatment after being wounded. Lwandle police have opened murder and attempted murder cases,” said SAPS.
Wedela, West Rand: Hours earlier, at about 21:30 on Saturday, 26 September 2026, 17 people were killed and 15 wounded during a shooting at a tavern in Extension 3, Wedela, West Rand District. One of the wounded died on Monday, 28 September 2026, bringing the total number of deaths to 18.
According to SAPS, patrons were drinking inside and outside the tavern when eight suspects, reportedly armed with AK-47 rifles and pistols, arrived and opened fire on those outside.
“The suspects then entered the tavern and continued shooting at patrons inside. They allegedly searched some patrons and took their cellphones before fleeing the scene in two unidentified motor vehicles. Two vehicles were also set alight during the incident.
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.
Anyone with information that may assist both investigations is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS-App.
Enraged perpetrator stabbed man he knows to death
15 years in jail over cigarette money
FROM THE COURTS: A murderer, who stabbed his victim over cigarette money, has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars.
The successful conviction and sentence of 36-year-old Brian Klaase was all due to the diligent and meticulous investigation by Warrant Officer Elridge Losper, formerly attached to the Vioolsdrift Detectives.
Klaase was this week sentenced in Springbok Regional Court for the murder of 25-year-old Reagan Austin Losper.
The court heard the accused and deceased knew each other and both resided in Vioolsdrift, near the Namibian border. On 27 April 2024, an argument ensued near a shop in Vioolsdrift after the accused demanded money he had given the deceased to purchase cigarettes.
Evidence before the court indicated when the deceased said he had no money, the accused became enraged, produced a knife and repeatedly stabbed him.
The deceased attempted to defend himself and fled towards the police station. He collapsed on the N7 National Road and succumbed to his injuries.
He was declared dead at the scene, with a fatal stab wound to the neck.
Through professional and thorough investigative work, Losper ensured that crucial evidence was secured.
The accused admitted that he had not acted in self-defence, that his life was not in danger and that his actions were unlawful and punishable by law.
The Namakwa District Commissioner, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended Losper for his dedication and excellent investigative work, which contributed to ensuring that justice was served and that the accused received the prescribed minimum sentence of 15 years’ imprisonment.
Anti-Gang Unit act on info and strike in Tafelsig
Two arrested in same street for guns
CRIME SCENE: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: Two men have been arrested in the same street in Tafelsig for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit arrested the suspects during an intelligence-driven operation on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
According to SAPS the members followed up on information about a suspected firearm at Santa Barbara Street, Tafelsig.
“After a thorough search a 28-year-old man was apprehended for the illegal possession of ammunition and possession of a prohibited firearm following the discovery of four rounds of ammunition and a firearm in his house.
“The operation led the members to a another house in the same street, where they found a firearm and 11 rounds of ammunition during a search. As a result, a 36-year-old man was arrested for possession of a prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition,” said SAPS.