September, 2026
Verdagtes bars by huis in terwyl mense partytjie hou
Massa-moord eis 11 in KZN
MISDAADTONEEL: KwaMakhutha, KwaZulu-Natal: Elf mense is dood en drie gewond toe gewapende mans Dinsdagaand, 22 September 2026, by ‘n huis ingestorm en op die groep begin skiet het.
Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) was een van die slagoffers ‘n swanger vrou.
“Inligting wat tans beskikbaar is, dui daarop dat 13 mans en een vrou – wat na bewering swanger was – in ‘n huis partytjie gehou het toe drie mans op hulle begin skiet het.
“Tien slagoffers is op die toneel oorlede en vier is na die hospitaal geneem, waar een van hulle aan skietwonde beswyk het.
“Voorlopige ondersoeke het aan die lig gebring dat sommige van die slagoffers deur Misdaadintelligensie ondersoek word in verband met onwettige aktiwiteite waaroor die polisie tans nie besonderhede kan bekendmaak nie,” het die SAPD gesê.
Die waarnemende nasionale polisie kommissaris, Luitenant-Generaal Puleng Dimpane, het die provinsiale kommissaris van KwaZulu-Natal opdrag gegee om onmiddellik ‘n 72-uur-opsporingoperasie van stapel te stuur om die verdagtes te arresteer.
Luitenant-generaal Dimpane het haar besorgdheid oor die sinnelose lewensverlies uitgespreek en haar medelye met die families van die oorledenes betuig, terwyl sy die beseerdes ‘n spoedige herstel toegewens het.
Hoewel die motief vir die skietery nog nie bevestig kan word nie, bestaan daar ‘n moontlikheid dat ‘n vete tussen mededingende groepe nie uitgesluit word nie, het die SAPD gesê.
Die SAPD doen ‘n beroep op gemeenskapslede om geloofwaardige inligting aan ondersoekers te verskaf wat kan help om die verdagtes te identifiseer en op te spoor. Inligting kan aan die ondersoekspan verskaf word, of anoniem deur middel van Stop Misdaad op 08600 10111; wenke kan ook anoniem via die MySAPS-App deurgegee word.
Three wounded as gunmen open fire at house gathering
Eleven killed in KZN bloodbath
CRIME SCENE: KwaMakhutha, KwaZulu-Natal: Eleven people were killed and three wounded when gunmen burst into a house and opened fire on the group on Tuesday night, 22 September 2026.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) one of the victims was a pregnant woman.
“Information available at this stage suggests that 13 men and one woman, who is believed to be pregnant, were reportedly having a party inside a house when three men opened fire on them.
“Ten victims died at the scene and four were taken to hospital where one of them succumbed to gunshot injuries.
“Preliminary investigations have revealed that some of the victims were being investigated by Crime Intelligence in connection with illegal activities which police cannot divulge at the moment,” said SAPS.
The Acting National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has directed the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner to immediately activate the 72-hour tracking operation to pursue and apprehend the suspects.
Lieutenant Dimpane has expressed her deep concern over the senseless loss of life and conveyed her condolences to the families of the deceased, while wishing those injured a speedy recovery.
Although the motive for the shooting cannot be confirmed yet, feud between rival groupings cannot be ruled out, said SAPS.
SAPS is appealing to community members to provide investigators with reliable and credible information that can assist in identifying, tracing and apprehending the suspects. Information can be provided to the investigating team or anonymously through Crime Stop on 08600 10111, or leave an anonymous tip-off on the MySAPS-App.
Two robbed near cemetery, woman almost raped
Student fights off sex predator
CRIME SCENE: Bloemfontein, Free State: Police are searching for two suspects following an incident involving two 21-year-old students, one of whom was almost sexually assaulted.
The incident happened in the Memorial Road area near the cemetery in Bloemfontein on 21 September 2026, according to the South African Police Service (SAPS).
The two victims were walking in the Uitsig area when they were robbed of their personal belongings. The female victim was allegedly forced into nearby bushes, where she fought off the suspect before running for help. A passer-by stopped to assist her.
The incident was reported at Park Road Police Station and a case of attempted sexual offence and robbery with a weapon other than a firearm has been registered.
SAPS said the matter was currently under investigation and no arrests had yet been made.
Anyone with information that can assist the investigation is urged to contact the investigating officer, Constable Tshediso Tsoela, on 082 455 6081. Information can also be provided through the MySAPS-App or Crime Stop on on 08600 10111.
Killings may be linked to fibre installation in Gugulethu
Another triple murder rocks City
CRIME SCENE: Gugulethu, Cape Town: A second triple murder in less than 48 hours has shocked Cape Town residents.
The police responded to a crime scene at about 09:57 in Z Memani Street, KTC informal settlement in Gugulethu, on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 and discovered the bodies of three men who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to their upper bodies and heads. All three victims were declared deceased at the scene.
According to the police, preliminary information suggests that the deceased may have been involved in an altercation with unknown suspects following an alleged robbery involving employees of a company installing fibre in the area.
This information forms part of the investigation and has not yet been confirmed.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including the motive, remain under investigation, said the police
The investigation has been taken over by detectives from the Provincial Serious Violent Crime Unit, who are working to establish the circumstances that led to the incident and to identify those responsible.
The deaths come soon after a triple murder and attempted murder following a shooting in Phumleni, Lingelethu-West, on Sunday, 20 September 2026 just after 22:00.
Anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the investigating team via Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App.
Suspects found inside truck with blue lights and siren
Police nab 10 suspects after shootout
CRIME SCENE: Cleveland, Gauteng: The South African Police Services (SAPS) have fatally shot a suspect and arrested 10 more, all found in a light truck.
The police also recovered nine firearms following a shootout with the suspects on Monday, 21 September 2026, at approximately 19:36.
According to SAPS, Gauteng members were conducting patrols in the area, when they noticed a suspicious Hyundai H100 fitted with blue lights and a siren.
The vehicle stopped when police approached, but suddenly drove off again. Police called for backup and continued following the suspicious vehicle.
“When the vehicle eventually stopped, three suspects allegedly jumped out and opened fire at the police. A shootout ensued between the police and the suspects. Two suspects fled the scene on foot, while a third suspect was fatally shot.
“Police subsequently searched the vehicle and found ten suspects inside. Nine firearms, magazines and live ammunition were recovered.
“Cleveland police have opened cases of murder, attempted murder, attempted business robbery, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition,” said SAPS
Police track armed suspect to scrapyard where is shot
Breakthrough in hijack-murder case
CRIME SCENE: Eldorado Park, Johannesburg: There was high drama at a scrapyard in Freedom Park on Monday 21 September 2026 when police tried to arrest a suspect and he fired at them.
The suspect is linked to a murder and hijacking incident in which a woman’s body was found along a roadside at Nancefield in Eldorado Park on 24 August 2026. The 27-year-old deceased had injuries to her upper body, and a murder and hijacking case was subsequently opened.
On 21 September 2026, at about 10:00, intelligence information led police to the scrapyard where one of the suspects, aged 27-years, was traced.
According to the police when he saw them he produced a firearm while trying to flee the scene, resulting in a shootout with the police. He sustained injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains under police guard. Police recovered a .38 Special revolver with its serial number filed off and one live round.
Further intensive investigations led to the arrest of two additional suspects, aged 35 and 36-years on Monday night at about 19:45 at Freedom Park, bringing the total number of arrests to three. The deceased’s vehicle has not yet been recovered.
Police arrest suspect after raid in Hout Bay
Marine life worth R500 000 seized
CRIME SCENE: Hout Bay, Cape Town: A man has been arrested and illicit marine resources valued at R500 000 confiscated in a raid at a house.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the Anti-Economic Crime Task Team and Counterfeit and Illicit Policing Team did a crime intelligence driven operation which led to the arrest of a 38-year-old man on Monday, 21 September 2026 at 04:30.
“A large quantity of lobsters, abalone, prawns and lobster eggs with an estimated street value of R500 000-00 hidden in a big freezer were found. Diving equipment and a scale were also found and confiscated.
“The suspect failed to give a valid reason for being in possession of the marine resources and was arrested on charges of contravention of the Marine Living Resource Act.
“The Department of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Environment were called to the scene, and all the exhibits were counted and confirmed by them,” said SAPS.
CCTV operator leads police to suspect in Langa
Sharp eye spots illegal firearm
CRIME SCENE: Langa, Cape Town: The sharp eye of a CCTV operator together with the City’s enforcement agencies led to the quick arrest of three suspects in the early hours of Monday morning, 21 September 2026.
The CCTV operator spotted a suspect carrying a firearm in Washington Drive, Langa just after 01:00.
The suspect went inside a premises in the area, and emerged a short while later, where he handed the firearm over to a second man.
Law Enforcement and South African Police Service (SAPS) officers responded to the alert, and were guided to the suspect by the CCTV operator. SAPS officers took a 21-year-old man into custody for the possession of an illegal firearm and ammunition.
‘We’ve had numerous examples in recent weeks of how technology boosts the fight against crime. This latest incident simply reiterates that point very clearly.
“Even more encouraging is the manner in which inter-agency collaboration is growing between our enforcement services and SAPS and what is possible when we work together,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith.
Bellville: In another incident on Sunday, 20th September, a vehicle was hijacked in Makhaza, Khayelitsha. The City’s Metro Police Tactical Response Unit (TRU) members later found it parked at the taxi rank.
They set up surveillance on the vehicle and observed three suspects returning to the car and driving it away.
A tactical vehicle stop was initiated and the occupants attempted to flee the scene. All 3 occupants were apprehended and handed over to Bellville SAPS, for “possession of a hijacked vehicle.”
The City’s law enforcement agencies made 469 arrests in the past week, and issued 72 842 fines during weekly enforcement patrols.
Illegal guns and ammunition also recovered in operation
Police arrest thousands in a week
CRIME SCENE: Limpopo: The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo have arrested 2 571 suspects and seized 12 firearms in the past week alone.
The seizures and arrests were a result of police action under Operation Shanela 2. SAPS also recovered 229 rounds and 10 stolen or robbed vehicles across the province during the period 14 to 20 September 2026.
The operations were conducted across all five districts and targeted serious and violent crimes, illegal firearms, drug-related offences, unlawful liquor activities, undocumented persons and other criminal activities threatening the safety and security of communities.
The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Jan Scheepers, commended police members for their continued commitment to crime prevention and law enforcement across the province.
“We will continue to strengthen our presence in communities and pursue those who threaten the safety of our people.”
Police find four shot men, three die
Three killed inside house
CRIME SCENE: Lingelethu West, Cape Town: The Western Cape police are investigating a triple murder and attempted murder following a shooting in Phumleni, Lingelethu-West, on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
At approximately 22:20, police responded to a shooting at an informal dwelling where they found four males with gunshot wounds inside. Three victims, aged between 27 and 36-years, were declared deceased at the scene, while a 38-year-old male was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
Serious Violent Crime detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been made at this stage.
Anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App anonymously.