Northern Cape Crime
Public urged not to make untruthful criminal cases
Man nabbed over ‘hijacking’ claim
CRIME SCENE: Kimberley, Northern Cape: A 44‑year‑old man has been arrested for perjury after allegedly filing a false hijacking report with the police.
On Thursday, 10 September 2026, the man claimed that his vehicle had been taken by four armed suspects. The case was assigned to Detective Warrant Officer Anthony Rheeder of the Kimberley Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit (VCIU).
During the investigation, Rheeder discovered that the vehicle had in fact been repossessed by the Sheriff of the Court after the suspect failed to meet his monthly financial obligations to the bank.
Further inquiries revealed that the man had allegedly refused to cooperate with the Sheriff’s office and instead reported the false hijacking to the Kimberley police.
The suspect was arrested on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has cautioned the public against opening false criminal cases, stressing that such actions waste valuable police and judicial resources.
“Every false report not only diverts investigators from genuine cases but also compromises the effective administration of justice,” SAPS said in a statement.
Week of operations pay off for police
Several drug arrests in Namakwa
CRIME SCENE: Namakwa District, Northern Cape: The South African Police Service (SAPS) here have arrested several suspects for possession of and dealing in drugs.
On 7 September 2026, at approximately 22:50, members of Nababeep SAPS were conducting routine patrols in Saal Street, Concordia, when they stopped and searched a 38-year-old male suspect. The suspect was found in possession of drugs and was subsequently arrested for possession of drugs.
Later that evening, at midnight, police members conducting patrols in Bethel Street, Concordia, arrested a 38-year-old male suspect who was found in possession of drugs.
On 8 September 2026 at approximately 16:10, police acted on information regarding suspected drug dealing at premises in Loeriesfontein.
A search warrant was executed at the identified premises, where a 45-year-old man was arrested for dealing in drugs.
“During the search, the suspect attempted to dispose of the drugs by flushing them down the toilet.
“However, members intervened swiftly and managed to recover the drugs. An undisclosed amount of cash, suspected to be the proceeds of illicit drug sales, was also seized.
“The crackdown continued during the early hours of 10 September 2026, when Nababeep police received information regarding a suspect allegedly selling drugs in Plaatjie, Concordia.
“At approximately 02:10, members proceeded to the identified premises, where the door was opened by the suspect. A search was conducted with the suspect’s permission, resulting in the discovery and seizure of Mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R1 500.
“A 36-year-old female suspect was arrested for possession of drugs and subsequently appeared in court,” said SAPS.
Police find Tik in nappy, arrest woman
Drugs and diapers don’t match
CRIME SCENE: Riemvasmaak, Northern Cape: A woman who allegedly concealed drugs in a diaper while travelling with a child has been arrested.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Riemvasmaak SAPS received information about the woman, from Vredesvallei, who was travelling to Augrabies allegedly purchase drugs while reportedly carrying a child.
According to SAPS, swift sharing of information and effective collaboration between Riemvasmaak and Augrabies SAPS resulted in the arrest of the 27-year-old woman on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
The suspect was apprehended in Augrabies while on her way to catch a taxi. She was carrying a diaper bag, which was searched by police.
“During the search, members discovered dagga and tik with an estimated street value of R1 800 concealed inside a diaper.
“She is expected to appear in the Augrabies Magistrates’ Court soon on a charge of possession of drugs,” said SAPS.