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Suspect was out on bail for other cases
Arrest in police killings
UPDATE! Reagan Cheslin Collis (23) has made his first appearance in the Boksburg Magistrates court on four counts of murder, a count of attempted murder, two counts of robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The case relates to the murder of two Anti-Gang-Unit police officers and two women. Collis’ case was postponed to 25 August 2026 for formal bail application.
CRIME SCENE: Reiger Park, Gauteng: A known gangster, who was out on bail in other cases, has been arrested for the killing of two South African Police Service (SAPS) members and two civilians.
Two SAPS rifles have also been recovered at the place where he was arrested in KwaDukathole Informal Settlement,Germiston.
The multi-disciplinary team consisting of DPCI’s (HAWKS) Serious Organised Crime Investigation, PRASA, Gauteng Crime Intelligence Tactical and Special Operations, Provincial Tracking Team, Tactical Response Team and Anti-Gang Unit worked tirelessly throughout the weekend and made a breakthrough on Sunday, 9 August 2026.
According to SAPS the multidisciplinary team engaged in a tracing operation of suspects allegedly involved in the murder of two Gauteng the two Anti-Gang-Unit members, Constables Tapelo Tlomatsana and Sphiwe Sibeko as well as two civilian women.
“The suspect is reportedly a known gangster who was out on bail with several outstanding cases before court including two murders, two attempted murders and possession of an unlicensed firearm. The investigation into the killings remains ongoing, with police continuing to pursue all those involved.
“The investigation is continuing and we are not ruling out the possibility of more arrests,” said SAPS.
Driver shot in face after picking up two men
Police probe shooting in vehicle
CRIME SCENE: Kuruman, Northern Cape: The South African Police Service (SAPS) are investigating an incident in which the driver of a Toyota Quantum was shot inside his vehicle.
According to SAPS, the “alleged shooting incident occurred on Thursday, 6 August 2026 at approximately 18:00, at the Bankara T- junction in Kuruman.
“It is alleged that the 36-year-old male driver of a Toyota Quantum, with one passenger, was driving near the hitch-hiking spot at the Bankara T-junction where he stopped and picked up two passengers.
“It is alleged that one of the passengers was armed with a firearm. The driver was reportedly forced to sit behind the driver’s seat. One of the passengers reportedly then shot the driver in the face and shoulder,” said SAPS.
Kuruman SAPS are investigating a case of attempted murder and are urging community members who may have information regarding the incident to contact the investigating officer Sergeant Othusitse Sepalamelo at 072 101 5008. Alternatively contact Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS-App.
All information will be treated confidentially.
SAPS said it was aware of a video about the incident circulating on social media and urged the public to refrain from posting unverified information that may be distressing and cause panic.
Stiefpa vas ná kind se bebloede liggaam gevind is
Seuntjie (4) wreed vermoor
MISDAADTONEEL: Malebogo, Vrystaat: Die liggaam van ‘n vierjarige seuntjie is Maandag 10 Augustus 2026 by Old Cemetery, Malebogo gevind nadat hy wreed vermoor is.
Malebgo is langs Hertzogville naby Welkom in die Vrystaat geleë.
Die seun se 24-jarige stiefpa is intussen gearresteer en sal Dinsdag, 11 Augustus 2026 sy eerste verskyning in die Hertzogville-landdroshof maak op ‘n aanklag van moord.
Volgens die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) het die Hertzogville polisie op 10 Augustus, 2026 na die misdaadtoneel by Old Cemetery gegaan, waar hulle op die liggaam van die kind, met ernstige kopbeserings en in komberse en gordyne toegedraai, afegkom.
Kenners van die plaaslike strafrekordsentrum in Welkom is ontbied om die toneel te verwerk.
‘n Saak van moord is by die Hertzogville polisie geopen, en ‘n voorlopige ondersoek is begin.
Die polisie het die seun se huis in Malebogo besoek waar hulle bloedbevlekte dele van die komberse en gordyne gevind het, asook klere wat vermoedelik aan die kind behoort.
Stepdad arrested for guesome murder
Boy (4) found brutally murdered
CRIME SCENE: Malebogo, Free State: A four-year-old boy has been found brutally murdered at Old Cemetery, Malebogo on Monday 10, August 2026.
Malebgo is a township area next to Hertzogville near Welkom in the Free State.
The boy’s 24-year-old stepfather has in the meantime been arrested and will make his first appearance in Hertzogville Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 on a charge of murder.
According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) the Hertzogville police attended to the crime scene at Old Cemetery on 10 August 2026, where the body of the child with severe injuries to the head was found wrapped in blankets and curtains.
Local Criminal Record Center experts based in Welkom were summoned to process the scene.
A case docket of murder was opened at Hertzogville police station, and a preliminary investigation started.
The police visited the boy’s home in Malebogo where they found bloodstained parts of the blankets and curtains, as well as clothing that is presumed to belong to the child.
Meer as R800 000 se waarde in huis gekry
Vrou (55) met klomp dwelms gevang
MISDAADTONEEL: Mitchells Plain, Kaapstad: ‘n 55-jarige vrou van Tafelsig is gearresteer vir die besit van dwelms ter waarde van meer as R800 000.
Radio 786 berig die vrou van Mitchells Plain is gearresteer nadat die polisie inligting ontvang het rakende dwelms wat by ‘n huis in Winterhoek-straat, Tafelsig, verkoop word.
Hulle het die perseel Donderdagaand 6 Augustus deursoek en dwelms ter waarde van R882 000 gevind. Die voorraad het bestaan uit 4.4 g Tik, 279 g rock kokaiïen, meer as 1 170 Mandrax-tablette en 4 000 Alprazolam-tablette.
Police in search of more suspects
CIT robbers shot dead
CRIME SCENE: Kranskop, KwaZulu-Natal: Three suspects who were wanted for various violent crimes in KwaZulu-Natal were shot and fatally wounded in a shootout with police in Kranskop in the early hours of Saturday morning, 8 August 2026.
Police acted on intelligence which uncovered the whereabouts of the suspects and when they approached a residence at Mambulu area, a shootout ensued between police and an unknown number of suspects.
Three suspects were shot and fatally wounded during the shootout and they were found in possession of firearms. The suspects are linked to a CIT robbery which happened in the Kranskop CBD on 13 April 2026 where suspects also fired shots at a police station.
One of the suspects was injured during the explosion of the CIT vehicle and was found dead inside an abandoned vehicle in Nkandla a day after the CIT robbery.
A search is ongoing for more suspects who are believed to have evaded arrest and are armed.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact the nearest police station or call our Crime Stop number 08600 10111.
Tip-off leads to alleged dealer in Tafelsig
Woman (55) nabbed for drugs
CRIME SCENE: Mitchells Plain, Cape Town: A 55-year-old woman from Tafelsig has been arrested for possession drugs worth over R800 000.
As reported on Radio 786, the Mitchells Plain woman was arrested after officers received a tip-off regarding drugs being sold at a house in Winterhoek Street, Tafelsig.
They searched the premises on Thursday night, 6 August and discovered drugs worth R882 000. The stash consisted of 4.4g of Tik, 279g of rock cocaine, over 1 170 Mandrax Tablets and 4 000 Alprazolam tablets.
Verdagte probeer wegkom, maar gou gestuit
3 vermeende afpersers gevang
MISDAADTONEEL: Strand, Helderberg: Drie vermeende gewapende afpersers is in die Strand gearresteer.
Lede van die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) se Operasie Lockdown 3 span Vrydag 7 Augustus 2026 het die verdagtes, tussen die ouderdomme van 22 en 24-jaar, gearresteer vir die besit van ‘n ongelisensieërde vuurwapen, besit van ‘n verbode vuurwapen en ammunisie .
Volgens die SAPD het die span inligting ontvang oor die mans wat in ‘n silwer Ford Focus ron ry en na bewering besighede in die Strand-gebied afpers.
“Hulle het die voertuig omstreeks 21:30 in Xaki-straat, Strand, opgemerk. Een van die verdagtes het probeer om met ‘n plastieksak te vlug, maar hy is gevang met twee vuurwapens en 15 rondtes ammunisie.
“Die drie sal Dinsdag 11 Augustus 2026 in die Strand-landdroshof verskyn,” het die SAPD gesê.
Police catch armed suspects while driving around
3 alleged extortionists behind bars
CRIME SCENE: Strand, Helderberg: Three alleged armed extortionists have been arrested in the strand.
Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Operation Lockdown 3 arrested the suspects, between the ages of 22 and 24-years, for possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition on Friday 7 August 2026.
According to SAPS the team received information about the men driving around in a silver Ford Focus, allegedly extorting businesses in the Strand area.
“They spotted the vehicle at Xaki Street, Strand at about 21:30. One of the suspects attempted to flee with a plastic bag but he was apprehended and two firearms were recovered along with 15 rounds of ammunition.
“The three will appear in the Strand Magistrate’s court on Tuesday, 11 August 2026,” SAPS said.
Drugs and cash seized during operations
Namakwa cops nab alleged dealers
CRIME SCENE: Namakwa District, Northern Cape: Two suspected drug dealers in their 40s have been arrested in two separate incidents
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Namakwa District said it continued to intensify its fight against drug-related crime through intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling local drug networks.
On Friday, 7 August 2026, members of the Namakwa District Task Team, supported by Namakwa Crime Intelligence, conducted two successful search-and-seizure operations in Leliefontein and Kharkams.
“During the early hours of the morning, police executed a search operation at the residence of a suspected drug dealer in Leliefontein, where drugs and cash were confiscated. A 43-year-old man was arrested on charges of dealing in drugs and is expected to appear in court soon,” said SAPS.
In a follow-up operation at approximately 6:40 in Kharkams, a search was executed at the premises of another suspected drug dealer. Police confiscated drugs and cash, which is believed to be the proceeds of illegal drug sales.
“A 46-year-old male was arrested on charges of dealing in drugs and is expected to appear in the Springbok Magistrate’s Court soon,” said SAPS.
The District Commissioner of SAPS Namakwa, Brigadier Schalk Andrews, commended the members of the Namakwa District Task Team and Namakwa Crime Intelligence for “their professionalism, dedication, and relentless efforts in combating drug-related crime”.