Friday, November 6th, 2026
Police launch manhunt for suspects after family tragedy
Brothers killed in house robbery
CRIME SCENE: Trichardt, Mpumalanga: A family has tragically lost two sons while their father is fighting for his life in hospital following a house robbery here.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, 6 November 2026, at approximately 03:00 in Trichardt.
The brothers have been identified as Imtiyaaz Bucks (22) and Qaeed Bucks (19).
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has since launched a manhunt for three suspects.
According to reports, police received a complaint of a shooting at the residence and immediately responded. Upon arrival, they found the father and his two sons with gunshot wounds inside the house.
SAPS said preliminary investigations indicate that three armed suspects gained entry into the house by forcibly opening the window.
“The occupants reportedly woke up and found the suspects inside their home. One of the suspects allegedly opened fire, shooting the 52-year-old father and his two sons, aged 19 and 22-years.
“The suspects fled the scene without taking anything,” said SAPS.
The 19-year-old son was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel. The father and his 22-year-old son were rushed to a hospital, but the son was certified dead upon arrival, while the father remains in a critical condition.
The mother and two other children who were inside the house escaped unharmed.
Police have opened two cases of murder, attempted murder and attempted house robbery.
“All relevant role players were summoned to the scene, and investigations are underway,” said SAPS.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have information that could assist in tracing and apprehending the suspects to contact the detectives on 082 497 4729 or call Crime Stop on 08600 10 111. Information can also be sent via the MySAPS-App, and callers may opt to remain anonymous
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, has vowed that police will work around the clock to ensure that perpetrators are swiftly brought to book.
Man faces various charges after discarding animal fat
Doringbaai poison suspect arrested
CRIME SCENE: Doringbaai, Western Cape: The police have arrested a 58-year-old man who allegedly tried to use animal fat to poison stray dogs.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) he faces charges of possession of unlicensed firearms, illegal possession of ammunition, animal cruelty, possession of an unlicensed motor vehicle and driving without a valid driver’s licence.
SAPS says the arrest follows an incident that occurred in Main Road, Doringbaai, on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
“According to reports, a member of the public alerted a Doringbaai police officer to the presence of a suspicious man who was allegedly throwing substances resembling animal fat into a field next to the road.
“Upon investigation, police approached the suspect and found him in possession of what appeared to be animal fat that he was allegedly discarding alongside the road. Due to concerns that members of the public wanted to interfere at the scene, the suspect was escorted to the Doringbaai police station for further investigation.
“A subsequent search of the suspect’s vehicle led to the seizure of two firearms and various rounds of ammunition. Police members also seized a white bag containing animal fat and a bottle containing an unknown substance.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect allegedly intended using the animal fat to poison stray dogs after reportedly suffering livestock losses due to dogs killing sheep on his farm,” said SAPS.
Man nabbed in Kensington for nationwide hardware scam
Police bust fraud syndicate
CRIME SCENE: Kensington, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested a 37-year-old man and recovered goods worth over R400 000 believed to have been fraudulently obtained.
According to SAPS the arrest of the suspect on Thursday, 5 November 2026 came after an intensive investigation into several fraud cases reported in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and Gauteng.
“The syndicate targeted hardware stores and used fraudulent identification documents to purchase goods on credit, which they resold on the black market. Crime Intelligence identified several storage facilities that were used by the suspects in the Western Cape.
“On Thursday, 5 November 2026, police monitored one of the storage facilities in 11th Street Kensington, where they had credible intelligence about a delivery of goods, fraudulently purchased from a company in East London.
“The receiver was arrested for possession of suspected stolen property and will appear before the Cape Town Magistrate’s court on Monday, 9 November 2026. Additional arrests are expected as the investigation unfolds,” said SAPS.