CRIME SCENE: Gugulethu, Cape Town: Police have arrested a 40-year-old woman for allegedly selling medical sick certificates to the public.

Captain FC van Wyk, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, said members attached to Gugulethu Crime Prevention Unit arrested the woman residing at NY77 on charges of forgery and uttering on Tuesday, 26 May 2026.

“The preliminary investigation will determine the extent of the fraudulent activities and whether the suspect was employed or affiliated with any medical practitioner or healthcare institution, said Van Wyk.

In another incident in Gugulethu, on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 Gugulethu police, in a joint operation with Law Enforcement and the South African National Defence Force, under the auspicious of Operation Prosper, conducted a crime prevention operation aimed at addressing illegal liquor trading and related criminal activities in the area.

“Two illegal shebeens were raided, resulting in the seizure of approximately 426 litres of liquor with an estimated street value of R80 000.

“All confiscated liquor was handed in as exhibits for safe keeping. The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat crime in Gugulethu,” said Van Wyk.

The Western Cape Provincial police management commended all involved for their cooperation and commitment in contributing towards the reduction of crime in Gugulethu, he said

Bonteheuwel: The same day at 13:45 members of Operation Prosper arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly dealing in drugs at a premises in Bramble Way, Bonteheuwel. The arrest was made during stop and search operations in the area. The members found and confiscated 45 small Tik sachets, 24 big sachets of Tik, 25 Mandrax tablets and 22 half Mandrax tablet as well as cash.