September, 2026
Moordenaar het man geken wat hy verskeie kere steek
Stryery oor sigaret geld lei tot moord
UIT DIE HOF: ’n Man wat ’n vriend oor sigaret geld doodgesteek het, is tot 15 jaar tronkstraf gevonnis.
Die suksesvolle skuldig bevinding en vonnis van die 36-jarige Brian Klaase was te danke aan die ywerige en noukeurige ondersoek deur adjudant-offisier Elridge Losper, wat voorheen aan die Vioolsdrif-speurdiens verbonde was.
Klaase is vandeesweek in die streekhof op Springbok gevonnis vir die moord op die 25-jarige Reagan Austin Losper.
Die hof het gehoor dat Klaase en Reagan Losper mekaar geken het en albei in Vioolsdrif, naby die Namibiese grens, gewoon het. Op 27 April 2024 het ’n skelery naby ’n winkel in Vioolsdrif uitgebreek nadat Klaase geld geëis het wat hy aan die oorledene gegee het om sigarette te koop.
Volgens getuienis voor die hof het die beskuldigde kwaad geword toe die oorledene gesê het hy het nie geld nie. Klaase het ’n mes uitgehaal en die oorledene herhaaldelik gesteek.
Die oorledene het probeer om homself te verdedig en na die polisiestasie gevlug. Hy het op die N7-nasionale pad ineengestort en aan sy beserings beswyk.
AO Losper het deur middel van professionele en deeglike ondersoekwerk verseker dat deurslaggewende getuienis verkry is.
Die beskuldigde het erken dat hy nie uit selfverdediging opgetree het nie, dat sy lewe nie in gevaar was nie en dat sy optrede onwettig en strafbaar was.
Die distrikskommissaris van Namakwa, brigadier Schalk Andrews, het Losper geprys vir sy toewyding en uitstekende ondersoekwerk, wat bygedra het daartoe dat geregtigheid geskied het en die beskuldigde die voorgeskrewe minimum vonnis van 15 jaar tronkstraf opgelê is.
Steenberg CPF condemns community action against cops
Police attacked at murder scene
UPDATE! The South African Police Service (SAPS) have registered more cases for investigation: attack on police, attempted murder and malicious damage to property. SAPS said the windscreen, roof, left rear passenger door and bonnet were damaged during to the double cab police vehicle.
CRIME SCENE: St Montague Village, Cape Town: Steenberg police members came under attack on Thursday night, 24 September 2026 while responding to multiple shooting incidents here.
According to a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, Captain FC Van Wyk, police members responded to multiple shooting incidents at about 23:00 in St Boniface Street, St Montague Village, Lavender Hill, and when they arrived, found the street barricaded.
“A group of unidentified community members started stoning the police officials and their vehicles, while some were also shooting at the police.
“The situation escalated and members were exposed to an immediate threat to their safety and took action to disperse the crowd.
“Additional resources were requested to assist in containing the situation and securing the area. Members of Public Order Policing, Anti-Gang Unit, Flying Squad and Operation Prosper responded and assisted in securing the scene.
“On the scene the members found a 47-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to his body and declared deceased by the paramedics. No injuries were sustained by police members or the public,” said Van Wyk
Steenberg police registered a murder case. The motive is believed to be gang related.
The Steenberg Community Police Forum (C{F) has strongly condemned the attack on the SAPS members.
The CPF said in a statement: “This is completely unacceptable. This means one less van available to respond to your emergency, patrol your streets and protect your community.
“We stand firmly behind the affected SAPS members and condemn any attempt to obstruct, intimidate or attack those who are there to serve and protect our communities.”
Anyone with information about this incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
Five others arrested as SAPS conduct major operartion
Police killings: Suspect dies in shootout
CRIME SCENE: Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal: A suspect wanted for the killing of two Crime Intelligence officers has been shot and killed in a shootout with police at Emaplasini, Inanda.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) five of the deceased’s accomplices were arrested during an operation in various areas of KwaZulu-Natal on Friday morning, 25 September 2026.
The two officers, Captain Louis Nel and Sergeant Mandla Khuzwayo, were ambushed in Mount Edgecombe in April 2026 and soon after the incident a prosecutorial-guided investigation was launched, said SAPS.
“In the early hours of Friday morning, an intelligence-led multidisciplinary operation was conducted. Five suspects were arrested in Pinetown, Amanzimtoti, Mandeni and Newlands West.
“The sixth suspect refused to obey police instructions and was shooting from inside a house for about three hours. Negotiations went on until he released his girlfriend, who was also inside the house.
“The suspect was eventually shot and fatally wounded during the operation, and a Special Task Force officer was shot in the hand but is in good spirits after receiving first aid medical attention,” said SAPS.
The arrested suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday, 28 September 2026.
Suspect also arrested for illegally dealing in dagga
Liquor seized at unlicensed premises
CRIME SCENE: Mfuleni, Cape Town: Two suspects have been arrested for dealing in liquor without a license and the possession of dagga on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
A joint operation was held between Operation Prosper, Kleinvlei SAPS and Mfuleni Crime Prevention Unit.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) information was followed up of alleged irregularities at a premises in Sizakhele Street, Mfuleni.
“Upon their arrival at the premises SAPS members conducted a search and confiscated an undisclosed amount of liquor. A 43-year-old suspect was arrested for dealing in liquor without a license and detained at Mfuleni police station,” said SAPS.
Later in the day Operation Prosper and Kraaifontein police arrested a 27-year-old man at a premises at Nobongile Street, Walacedene, Kraaifontein on a charge of dealing in dagga. The suspect was allegedly found in possession of 120 dagga sachets.
During the same operation, the members of Kraaifontein police arrested a 29-year-old male at a premises in Nobongile Street, Walacedene, for the possession of seven plastic bags of dagga.
140 guns seized during compliance inspection
Security boss nabbed on Firearms Act
CRIME SCENE: Mthatha, Eastern Cape: A 60-year-old businessman from Mthatha has been arrested for alleged contravention of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000.
The businessman was allegedly found in possession of a company firearm without the required permit., following a compliance inspection conducted by the South African Police Service (SAPS) earlier this week at the head office of his security company.
The inspection was conducted by Operation Buyisa, who, according to SAPS, established that firearms registered in the name of the security company were not accounted for in the company’s stock register.
“A total of 140 firearms were seized, while a further 135 firearms remained unaccounted for,” said SAPS.
The businessman was out on bail in connection with an attempted murder case involving a police official in July 2026. It is alleged that the suspect discharged a firearm inside a tent during a traditional occasion, resulting in an off-duty police official sustaining a gunshot wound.
The accused is expected to appear before the Mthatha Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, for a formal bail application following this week’s compliance inspection.
“The seized firearms will be subjected to ballistic testing to establish whether any of them may have been used in the commission of other serious and violent crimes.
“SAPS continues to conduct compliance inspections as part of efforts to ensure strict adherence to the Firearms Control Act and to prevent the proliferation and unlawful use of firearms.”
Two people shot and killed in same street on same day
Three shootings claim three lives
CRIME SCENE: Retreat, Cape Town: Two people were reportedly shot in the same street in Cafda Village on Wednesday 23 September 2026.
In the first incident on Wednesday morning just after 11am a man was shot and wounded on a field next to Elsie Manning Street. According to reports the victim was walking to a nearby shop when he was attacked.
He was taken to hospital, but unconfirmed reports state he died on his way there.
Then, at approximately 21:40, the police responded to another shooting incident in Elsie Manning, according to a Western Cape Police Media Liaison Officer, Captain FC Van Wyk. “Upon arrival, members found the body of a 29-year-old male who sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.
“According to reports occupants in a white Toyota Etios and grey Peugeot shot him while on his bicycle. He dropped the bike and ran, but collapsed and died. The motive is believed to be gang related. Steenberg police registered a murder case for investigation,” said Van Wyk.
In a third shooting on the same day in the Greater Retreat-Steenberg area, a man was killed and two others wounded at about 17:40 in St Alexander Street, Montague Village.
According to the police the shots were fired from a white minibus.
No arrests have yet been made.
Police catch one suspect hiding under a bed
Alleged ATM bombers nabbed
CRIME SCENE: Pretoria, Gauteng: The South African Police Services (SAPS) have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in ATM bombings and business robberies.
One of the suspects was caught hiding under a bed, according to SAPS.
The suspects, both aged 31-years, were arrested during a multidisciplinary intelligence-led operation conducted by the Gauteng Crime Intelligence, Tactical and Special Operations, Gauteng Highway Patrol, Pretoria West Detectives and Vusela Covert, on Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
The operation followed crime intelligence regarding individuals allegedly involved in ATM bombings, ATM safe pull-outs, drop-safe bombings and business robberies in Gauteng and neighbouring provinces.
“The team proceeded to a residence in Lotus Gardens, Pretoria West. Upon arrival, a woman was found at the premises and indicated that she was alone. A search of the residence was conducted, during which one of the suspects was found hiding underneath a bed.
“The investigation continued, leading police to the premises of the second suspect, which was also searched. During the operation, police recovered a Z88 pistol and a semi-automatic rifle, both without serial numbers. A search of a motor vehicle was also conducted, resulting in the recovery of rifle ammunition and magazines,” said SAPS.
Verdagte ook gearresteer oor nagemaakte vuurwapens
Polisie slaan hard teen dwelms
MISDAADTONEEL: Delft, Kaapstad: Vier mense – twee mans en twee vroue – is gearresteer op aanklagte wat verband hou met dwelms en onwettige vuurwapens.
Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) het lede verbonde aan Operasie Prosper – wat in die Delft ontplooi is om die voortdurende vuurwapengeweld, onwettige dwelmhandel en afpersing te bekamp – die arrestasies op Dinsdag, 22 September 2026, uitgevoer.
Die polisie het inligting opgevolg oor onwettige aktiwiteite in Hodna-straat, Delft.
“Hulle het ‘n 38-jarige man op die perseel deursoek en hy is in besit van ‘n 9mm-pistool, 45 rondtes ammunisie en 188 Mandrax-tablette gevind. Hy is op die toneel gearresteer.
“Later het hulle inligting opgevolg oor dwelmaktiwiteite by ‘n perseel in Sandriver-singel, Leiden. ‘n 47-jarige man is gearresteer vir die besit van twee namaak-vuurwapens en 40 sakkies tik,” het die SAPD gesê.
‘n 39-jarige vrou is later by ‘n perseel in Verlore-straat, Leiden, Delft, gearresteer nadat sy deursoek is en na bewering in besit van 53 sakkies Tik en ‘n onbekende hoeveelheid Tik wat nog verpak moes word, betrap is.
Die SAPD het gesê hulle het ook inligting opgevolg oor ‘n vrou wat dwelms verkoop by ‘n perseel in Mahli-straat, N2 Gateway, Delft. ‘n 46-jarige vrou is na bewering in besit van 420 sakkies Tik gevind en gearresteer.
KRAAIFONTEIN: SAPD-lede wat in Scottsdene, Kraaifontein, patrollie gedoen het, het inligting opgevolg dat iemand drank sonder ‘n lisensie verkoop. Met hul aankoms by die perseel in Bontebok-straat het hulle ‘n groot hoeveelheid alkohol gevind.
Toe die huiseienaar gevra is vir sy taverne lisensie, kon hy dit nie wys nie. Die 32-jarige man is gearresteer vir die verkoop van drank sonder ‘n lisensie.
RETREAT: Die polisie het ‘n 37-jarige vrou in hegtenis gearresteer wat na bewering in besit gevind is van 21 pakkies kokaïen by ‘n Wendy-huis in Beethoven-straat.
Operation Prosper strikes hard in several areas
Police arrest several for drugs and guns
CRIME SCENE: Delft, Cape Town: Four people – two men and two women – have been arrested on drug and illegal firearm charges.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) members attached to Operation Prosper deployed in Delft policing precinct to address the ongoing gun violence, illegal drug dealings and extortions made the arrests on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.
The police followed up on information of illegal activities occurring in Hodna Street, Delft.
“Upon their arrival at the premises, they searched a 38-year-old man and found him to be in possession of a 9mm pistol, 45 rounds of ammunition and 188 units of mandrax tablets. He was arrested at the scene.
“Later they followed up information of drug activities at a premises in Sandriver Crescent, Leiden. A 47-year-old man was arrested for the possession of two imitation firearms and 40 sachets of tik,” said SAPS.
A 39-year-old woman was later arrested at a premises in Verlore Street, Leiden Delft after she was searched and allegedly found in possession of 53 sachets of Tik and an undisclosed amount of Tik yet to be packaged.
SAPS said they also followed up on information of a woman selling drugs at a premises in Mahli Street, N2 Gateway, Delft. A 46-year-old woman was found in possession of 420 sachets Tik and she was arrested.
KRAAIFONTEIN: According to SAPS members patrolling in Scottsdene, Kraaifontein followed up information that a person was selling liquor without a licence. Upon arrival at the premises in Bontebok Street they found a large amount of ciders and beers.
On asking the homeowner for his tavern license, he could not produce it. The 32-year-old man was arrested for dealing in liquor without a license and detained at Kraaifontein SAPS.
RETREAT: The police arrested a 37-year-old woman who was allegedly found in possession of 21 packets of cocaine inside a wendy house in Beethoven Street.
Over R1,3 m allegedly stolen from municipality
3 in court for defrauding council
CRIME SCENE: Rustenburg, North West Province: Three people have appeared in the Magistrates Court here for defrauding the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality of over R1,3 million.
Vincent Mkhwanazi (38), Sibusiso Kunene (44) and Thembeka Zukula (44) appeared in court on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, facing charges of fraud, money laundering and theft.
They were granted bail of R1 000 each and their case was remanded to 30 November 2026.
Reports indicate that an audit conducted by the municipality allegedly revealed that money was irregularly transferred from the municipality’s bank account without authorisation and substantiating documentation.
The matter was reported to the Hawks for further investigation. Following an extensive investigation, the accused were arrested on Sunday, 20 September 2026 for fraud, money laundering and theft.