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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.
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.