SAPS
Man, woman arrested following tip-offs
Two in hot water over firearms
CRIME SCENE: Delft, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested two people and removed four illegal firearms from Cape Flats streets in separate incidents on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
In the first incident Delft crime prevention unit members followed up on information about firearms hidden in containers in Blikkiesdorp. When the police arrived at the address, they searched the premises and found a 9mm Z88 pistol, eleven 9mm rounds in the magazine and an imitation firearm.
A 20-year-old man was arrested and the firearms and ammunition seized.
In the second incident, at approximately 16:50, a 45-year-old woman was arrested in Erica Way, Tafelsig for possession of firearms and dealing in drugs.
Mitchells Plain SAPS received a tip off about firearms and drugs at the suspect’s premises. They found two unlicensed firearms and 55 Mandrax tablets at the premises.
46000 Mandrax tablets found in storage
Blow for drug dealing
CRIME SCENE: Delft, Cape Town: DRUG dealing in the Western Cape were dealt with a major blow when police confiscated Mandrax tablets worth more than R2,7-million on Monday 20 April 2026.
Members of Operation Prosper were busy with stop and search operations in N2 Gateway, Delft. They searched a silver Honda Civic vehicle and its occupant. In the vehicle they found ten mandrax tablets and an undisclosed amount of cash, believed to be the proceeds of crime.
Further investigation led them to a storage facility in Stikland, Bellville. At the facility the members found 46 packs containing 1000 mandrax tablets each with an estimated street value of R2,76-million.
A 45-year-old man was arrested for dealing In drugs and is set to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court.
Man lei polisie na wapens by woonstelblok
Skietgoed se wegsteekplek gevind
MISDAADTONEEL: Ravensmead, Kaapstad: Die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens (SAPD) het ‘n vermeende bendeleier gearresteer en ‘n klein arsenaal, wat na bewering in sy besit gevind is, gekonfiskeer.
Lede van Operasie Lockdown Three het die 33-jarige verdagte in Ravensmead vasgetrek waar ‘n R5-geweer, ‘n haelgeweer, drie pistole, meer as 160 rondtes ammunisie en verskeie magasyne gekonfiskeer is.
Vier van die vyf onwettige vuurwapens se reeksnommers is afgevyl.
Die span het opgetree op grond van intelligensie oor die verdagte, wat na bewering die bende se vuurwapens beheer het, en na ‘n geïdentifiseerde adres gegaan. Die verdagte het hulle na ‘n woonstelblok in Ravensmead, waar die wapens en ammunisie versteek was, geneem.
Die verdagte sal binnekort in die Parow-landdroshof verskyn.
Suspected gang leader to appear in court soon
Cache of illegal firearms found
CRIME SCENE: Ravensmead, Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested a suspected gangster and confiscated a mini arsenal allegedly found in his possession.
Members of Operation Lockdown Three arrested the 33-year-old alleged gang leader in Ravensmead for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The team seized an R5 rifle, a shotgun, three pistols, more than 160 rounds of ammunition, and several magazines.
Four out of the five illegal firearms’ serial numbers were filed off. The team acted swiftly on intelligence on the suspect, who allegedly controlled the gang’s firearms, and proceeded to an identified address. From there the suspect led them to a cache of firearms and ammunition concealed near a block of flats in Ravensmead.
The suspect is expected to appear before the Parow Magistrate’s court soon.
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11 suspects face charges of dealing and possession
SAPS raid suspected Southern Cape drug dens
CRIME SCENE: Dysselsdorp, Southern-Cape: A clampdown on illicit drug outlets in Dysselsdorp outside Oudtshoorn, led to the arrest of 11 suspects for drug-related offences and the confiscation of Mandrax and Tik with an estimated street value of R90 000 during mid-week crime-combating operations.
On Tuesday, 14 April 2026, Dysselsdorp Crime Prevention members raided five premises following information on illicit activities at residences situated at Donkerhoek, Bernadus Gronde and Paradise View in Dysselsdorp. T
The suspects, aged between 21 and 56-years, were arrested on charges of possession of drugs and dealing in drugs.
Marikana 'shooter' appears in court
Manhunt for killers
CRIME SCENE: Milnerton, Cape Town. – Detectives from the Western Cape Serious Violent Crimes Unit are hunting for the killers of two men and a woman who were shot and killed at the Ekuphumleni informal settlement in Du Noon, Milnerton in the early hours of Monday morning, 23 February 2026
According to the police reports from the scene indicate that the victims were shot in front of a shack. The gunmen fled the scene.
Monday’s incident follows the murder of three people on Saturday, 23 February 2026 in the Joe Slovo informal settlement, also in Milnerton. The three had been shot.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact the police on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App.
CRIME SCENE: Marikana, Cape Town. – The suspect who was arrested for the mass shooting in Marikana in which nine people died on 17 January 2026 will be back in court next month.
Nkcubeko Libala (21) was arrested by Serious and Violent Crime Unit detectives in the early hours of Friday, 20 February 2026, at his residence in Lower Crossroads, Philippi.
He appeared in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 23 February 2026 where the case was postponed to 2 March 2026 for further investigation.
The accused remains in custody while detectives are in pursuit of more suspects.
Fake weapon among those seized
Raids deliver guns
CRIME SCENE: Bonteheuwel, Cape Town. – Public Order Police confiscated two firearms in Bonteheuwel on Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
The team received information about firearms hidden at different addresses in Bonteheuwel. At around 02:30, they conducted a search at the first house in Turksvy Street, where they found a 9mm pistol with six rounds of ammunition. They arrested a 23-year-old an alleged gangster for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
At the second house, in Terblans Street, the police seized a firearm with six rounds of ammunition. A 26-year-old alleged gangster was arrested for possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.
CRIME SCENE: Valhalla Park, Cape Town. – Members of Operation Shanela II arrested a 33-year-old man for possession of an imitation firearm in Jessica Street, Valhalla Park on Tuesday 17 February 2026.
The members were doing stop and searches in the area when they spotted the suspect. During the search, they found the imitation firearm and eight blank rounds of ammunition.
Two women also die in shooting
Baby brutally killed
CRIME SCENE: Athlone, Cape Town. – In another senseless and brutal shooting incident on Tuesday night, 17 February 2026, a nine-month-old baby girl was killed alongside two women.
The South African Police Services (SAPS) responded to reports of a shooting at Sunbird Court in Bridgetown, Athlone at about 10pm. When the officers arrived at the crime scene, they found the bodies of two women aged 25 and 36, as well as that of the nine-month-old baby. All three sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Two men were also wounded during the incident and taken to hospital for treatment.
According to the police three unknown suspects fled the scene. The motive for the attack is still under investigation.
SAPS said it condemned the incident and assured the residents of Athlone and broader community that every effort would be made to bring the perpetrators to book and restore safety and stability in the area.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or submit information anonymously via the MySAPS mobile app. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.