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166 suspects nabbed across Northern Cape

166 suspects nabbed across Northern Cape

The relentless efforts of Operation Shanela, a weekly high-density, multi-disciplinary law enforcement operation, led to the arrest of 166 suspects in the Northern Cape between September 30 and October 6. The operation included various disruptive actions such as vehicle and person searches at checkpoints and roadblocks. Picture: SAPS THE RELENTLESS efforts of Operation Shanela, a […]

Cybercrime suspect in court for fraudulent vehicle licences

Cybercrime suspect in court for fraudulent vehicle licences

A 48-year-old foreign national appeared in the Kuruman Magistrate’s Court this week for allegedly running a scheme to manufacture and sell counterfeit vehicle licence discs, allowing clients to evade the Traffic Department’s renewal process for just R350. File picture A 48-YEAR-old foreign national, Vincent Christian Mkumbo, well-known as “Chris”, made a brief appearance in the […]

Operation Vala Umgodi team shuts down illegal shebeen in Kimberley

Operation Vala Umgodi team shuts down illegal shebeen in Kimberley

Operation Vala Umgodi is intensifying its crackdown on crime in the Northern Cape, as demonstrated by a recent intervention in Kimberley that led to the closure of an illegal shebeen and the confiscation of a significant amount of alcohol. The Operation Vala Umgodi team confiscated a significant amount of homemade beer and various other illicit […]

Operation Vala Umgodi team shuts down illegal shebeen in Kimberley

Operation Vala Umgodi team shuts down illegal shebeen in Kimberley

Operation Vala Umgodi is intensifying its crackdown on crime in the Northern Cape, as demonstrated by a recent intervention in Kimberley that led to the closure of an illegal shebeen and the confiscation of a significant amount of alcohol. The Operation Vala Umgodi team confiscated a significant amount of homemade beer and various other illicit […]

Mobile initiative rolls out essential services to community

Mobile initiative rolls out essential services to community

This week’s successful “Service on Wheels” initiative in Galeshewe, which delivered essential government services through mobile units, prompted a recommendation for expanding the programme across the Northern Cape. The “Service on Wheels” initiative in Galeshewe provided essential government services to the community. Picture: SAPS THE SOUTH African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with various government […]

Upington detective nabs stock thief, recovers sheep valued at R59k

Upington detective nabs stock thief, recovers sheep valued at R59k

The Northern Cape SAPS management commended Detective Warrant Officer Jacques Ockhuys for leading an investigation that resulted in a 35-year-old man being sentenced to six years in prison for stealing 30 sheep valued at R59,400. File picture THE NORTHERN Cape SAPS management has praised the recent investigation led by Detective Warrant Officer Jacques Ockhuys from […]

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