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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"#sapsFS #SAPS Mangaung seeks public assistance in tracing Lefu Phosholi. Police believe he can assist in the investigation of of his father's murder case. The deceased 79yr-old Sekoati John Phosholi had been missing for a while and was last seen with his son Lefu. A murder case docket was opened at Botshabelo Police Station on Saturday 12/07. This after police attended to a complaint in G-Section Botshabelo where an elderly man was found buried inside his home. Anyone with information on Lefu Phoshols whereabouts or information that can help in solving the murder case is requested to contact" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 03:47:43 UTC 1.4M followers, 1789 engagements
"RT #sapsGP #SAPS Gauteng Provincial Serious and Violence Crime Investigation seeks public assistance in identifying a man who may be able to assist with the investigation into a business robbery and murder case that occurred on XX January 2025 at Bedfordview. A 6yr-old boy was shot during the incident and he was declared dead on his arrival in hospital and the restaurant was robbed of a undisclosed amount of cash. Police believe the man in the photo may assist with the investigation. Info- WO Patrick Ngqoleka on XXX XXX 1456 #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 09:25:29 UTC 1.4M followers, 6166 engagements
"#sapsMP Seven suspects arrested for truck hijacking in Delmas. #SAPS made a significant breakthrough and apprehended X suspects in Delmas during a coordinated operation in the early hours of Thursday 17/07. These individuals are alleged to have been involved in truck hijackings in various places including in the area of Nigel (in Gauteng Province). Notably one of the truck hijacking incidents occurred on Sunday 13/07 which prompted an intensive investigation leading to the arrest of these suspects. During the operation law enforcement officials seized a grey BMW. The Police cannot rule out" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 05:12:06 UTC 1.4M followers, 1997 engagements
"#PoliceMinistry READ Speech for the Acting Minister of Police Mr Gwede Mantashe on Budget Vote XX South African Police Service in the National Assembly on Thursday XX July 2025. #BudgetVote ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 15:00:58 UTC 1.4M followers, 2586 engagements
"#sapsHQ How to Register Your Profile and Apply for a Vacancy via the SAPS e-Recruitment Portal The South African Police Service (SAPS) has implemented an Electronic Recruitment System that allows youths from all backgrounds to submit applications for entry-level Police Trainee positions. This shift to a digital platform aims to reduce the volume of paper-based processes that are susceptible to issues such as corruption nepotism and the misplacement of applications. The new system is designed to enhance fairness efficiency and cost-effectiveness while also improving the integrity and" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-06-30 18:32:52 UTC 1.4M followers, 173.6K engagements
"#sapsHQ #ICYMI SAPS E-RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR 5500 POLICE TRAINEES The #SAPS has launched its much anticipated e-Recruitment drive on its official website for X XXX aspiring police officers to join its ranks. For the first time in the history of the existence of the organisation the SAPS is utilising an Electronic Recruitment System through which youth from all walks of life can submit their applications to be considered for the entry level Police Trainee posts. The shift to a digital platform is expected to reduce paperwork curb corruption and nepotism and prevent lost applications. It will" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-01 07:46:20 UTC 1.4M followers, 171.8K engagements
"#sapsLIM D/Sgt Price Baloyi of #SAPS Mahwelereng Investigating Unit secures hefty #sentencing against a 33yr-old man Collins Ledwaba for murder and X counts of attempted murder at Moshate Village in Mahwelereng Policing area. Ledwaba was sentenced to an effective XX years imprisonment. The trial court found that on XX October 2021 at around 10:10 the accused who was driving a taxi intentionally ran over five people. One person died at the scene four others were rushed to the local hospital with serious injuries at Moshate Cross Road in Mahwelereng Policing area. This is after a taxi violence" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 04:32:52 UTC 1.4M followers, 7470 engagements
"#sapsNC A coordinated operation by the Northern Cape #SAPS Tracking Team has led to the successful arrest of a #wanted murder suspect in Paballelo Upington on Saturday 19/07. The female suspect is wanted for the alleged murder of her husband which took place in 2020 in the farming area known as Ses Brugge near Upington. She is expected to appear in the Upington Magistrates Court soon. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-21 10:02:32 UTC 1.4M followers, 1290 engagements
"#sapsHQ XX DAY BLITZ TO COMBAT GBVF #sapsFCS Units secure LIFE terms imprisonment for perpetrators of #GBVF XXX rape suspects and XX wanted rape suspects arrested within a week. As part of a 90-day blitz to combat GBVF the SAPS through investigation and numerous #TracingOps carried out between XX July 2025 to XX July 2025 led to the arrest of XXX suspects for rape with Free State leading at XX followed by Gauteng with XX arrests. Moreover police arrested XX #wanted rape suspects tracked down in various provinces demonstrating the SAPSs commitment to prioritising gender-based violence and" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 17:48:55 UTC 1.4M followers, 3410 engagements
"#sapsWC #SAPS in pursuit of suspects following triple murder in Harare. A police investigation is underway following a shooting incident in Harare late last night that claimed the lives of three men aged XX XX and XX. Detectives from the Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit are pursuing leads that could assist in identifying and locating the suspects responsible for the triple murder. At approximately 22:00 SAPS members were alerted to the scene in Ntlazane Road where the bodies of the victims were discovered with multiple gunshot wounds. The motive for the attack is yet to be determined" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 06:14:52 UTC 1.4M followers, 3130 engagements
"#sapsEC The #SAPS in the Eastern Cape embarked on a recruitment drive within the Province with the aim to recruit the youth to join the SAPS. The recruitment drive kick started at Sara Baartman and proceeded to Nelson Mandela Bay Joe Gqabi Alfred Nzo Chris Hani Districts Mthatha BCM and Amathole and over XX days from XX until XX July 2025. All these sessions were well attended and during the interaction the Section Commander Lt Col Madlingozi explained the new #SAPSeRecruitment process and allowed the attendees to ask questions to ensure that all aspiring applicants are well informed and" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 04:29:16 UTC 1.4M followers, 3795 engagements
"#sapsLIM Rapist sentenced to life imprisonment for brutal attack on elderly woman in Mapela Village Mahwelereng. The Mahwelereng Regional Court has on Thursday 17/07 sentenced Kabelo Prince Monethe (33) to LIFE imprisonment for the rape of a 68yr-old woman from Mapela Ga-Chaba in December 2023. PC Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe commended the swift action of the community and the thorough investigation stating: "This life sentence sends a clear message that we will not tolerate violence against our vulnerable community members particularly our elderly citizens. The excellent work by our FCS Unit and the" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 04:54:05 UTC 1.4M followers, 2978 engagements
"#sapsFS Swift police action leads to arrest after fatal stabbing incident in Mangaung. #SAPS #AntiGangUnit arrested X suspects for the fatal stabbing of a man in the Mangaung area in the early hours of Sunday 20/07. Murder weapon and bloodstained clothing recovered. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 08:11:13 UTC 1.4M followers, 2479 engagements
"#sapsHQ A 60-year-old businessman has been rescued following an intelligence driven operation led by the SAPS Anti-Kidnapping Task Team in Randfontein Gauteng. At about 15:15 on Thursday afternoon police were following up on intelligence on the whereabouts of a businessman who was kidnapped on XX May 2025 in Lenasia. Following his #kidnapping the family began receiving a ransom demand of at least R15 million. Police pounced on a house in Randfontein this afternoon where a shootout ensued. Two suspects were fatally wounded in the house while three suspects were arrested. The businessman was" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-10 16:06:18 UTC 1.4M followers, 5362 engagements
"#PoliceMinistry READ Budget Vote XX Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) presentation to the National Council of Provinces by the Department of South African Police Service delivered by Deputy Minister of Police Dr Polly Boshielo. "IPID has been allocated a budget increase as compared to the previous financial year. The Core Programme - Investigation and Provincial Coordination is allocated R844 million (68%) over the three (03) year term. The allocation includes R622 million over MTEF period spread in all the provinces. The allocation criteria is based on the case intake size" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 15:43:18 UTC 1.4M followers, 5040 engagements
"#sapsHAWKS Gauteng: A 52yr-old male has been arrested by the #Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation based in JHB on Wednesday 16/07 around the Brixton area for dealing in drugs. The suspect is due to make his first appearance before the Johannesburg Magistrates Court on Friday 18/07. #PartnershipPolicing #DrugsOffTheStreets ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 13:44:24 UTC 1.4M followers, 2345 engagements
"#sapsGP On Saturday 12/07 Benoni K9 members recovered three AK-47 assault rifles with magazines and ammunition after a high-speed chase and shootout in Benoni. The incident occurred when police attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle which fled and led to a chase. Two suspects jumped out of the vehicle one with a shotgun and another with a rifle and started shooting at police. A shootout ensued and they ran to nearby bushes. Despite an extensive search the suspects were not found. A cellphone and the vehicle were also recovered. No police officers were injured. Police have opened an attempted" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-13 17:20:03 UTC 1.4M followers, 18K engagements
"#sapsGP TUNE IN Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Gauteng Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni will be live on @Newzroom405 DSTV Channel XXX at 19:35. #OperationShanela ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-19 17:34:44 UTC 1.4M followers, 16.6K engagements
"#sapsWC #SAPS Mfuleni arrested a 33yr-old male during stop and search ops on 15/07 along Main Road in Brentwood Park. The suspect is facing a charge of possession of a prohibited firearm and ammo. The suspect will appear in Blue Downs Magistrate's Court soon. #PoliceVisibility #GunsOffTheStreets ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 05:01:10 UTC 1.4M followers, 3191 engagements
"#sapsMP Police in Mayflower arrested an Eswatini national (29) for dealing in dagga on Saturday 05/07 at the Waverley Port of Entry near Mayflower. It is alleged that members of the police were conducting patrols near the border line at Esandleni when they noticed a suspicious vehicle and stopped it for inspection. Upon stopping three occupants of the vehicle reportedly alighted and opened fire on the police officers while attempting to flee the scene. Police returned fire and one suspect was shot and apprehended. The other two suspects managed to escape and are still at large. NP" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-06 14:49:59 UTC 1.4M followers, 34.9K engagements
"#sapsGP #SAPS Public Order Policing Unit members in collaboration with Zonkizizwe Crime Prevention members apprehended X suspects aged between XX and XX today for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammo. The arrest was made at Zonkizizwe Taxi Rank behind the spaza shops/containers. Two unlicensed firearms and ammo were recovered. The suspects will appear before the Magistrate's Court soon. #PartnershipPolicing #GunsOffTheStreets ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 13:16:27 UTC 1.4M followers, 3610 engagements
"RT #sapsFS Frankfort #SAPS seeks help finding a 21yr-old male named Ntokozo Mfundo Miya who has been reported #missing by his mother. Ntokozo was reportedly last seen on 30/06 at approximately 10:30 at their home in Butayi Section Namahadi Frankfort. At the time of his disappearance he was wearing a black tracksuit and grey push-in shoes. He has not been seen or heard from since. His mother reported him missing at the Frankfort Police Station after all attempts to trace him were unsuccessful. Police activated all relevant role players and even conducted a search along the nearby river and dam" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-19 06:38:18 UTC 1.4M followers, 4260 engagements
"#sapsMP #SAPS in Standerton arrested X suspects aged between XX and XX in connection with a card scamming incident. The arrests took place on Friday 18/07 on the R39 road between Morgenzon and Standerton. The suspects from Daveyton were found in possession of several bank cards. The vehicle believed to have been used in the commission of the crime was confiscated. The X suspects are expected to appear before the Standerton District Court on Monday 21/07. Investigations are ongoing and police are looking into the possibility that the suspects may be linked to other similar cases in the area. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-19 11:24:44 UTC 1.4M followers, 4220 engagements
"RT #sapsWC Knysna police are seeking the assistance of the public in the search for Gert Hills (81) from Cemdebo Avenue Old Place in Knysna who was reported #missing by his wife on Friday 18/07. Preliminary information suggests that the man left his residence on Friday 18/07 at about 12:00 to purchase items in town however he never returned. He was dressed in a black top and silk trousers at the time of his disappearance and drove a silver Nissan Juke with registration number CX14 XXX. The vehicle was spotted at Klein Brakrivier between George and Mossel Bay on Friday evening. A search in the" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 11:49:45 UTC 1.4M followers, 2311 engagements
"#sapsHQ Ngiba is also an accused in a matter where ANC candidate Cllr Siyabonga Mkhize and ANC member Mzukisi Nyanga were shot in Cator Crest. The matter is currently on trial. Two weeks ago the political task team secured the conviction of former ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqas killer to XX years imprisonment. Since July 2018 more than XXX accused were sentenced for various crimes linked to murders and attacks of councillors which were proven to be politically related. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 19:21:49 UTC 1.4M followers, 2853 engagements
"#sapsMP #SAPS Vala Umgodi nabs three suspects aged between XX and XX during stop and search ops in Simile informal settlement in the Sabie area on Saturday 19/07. The suspects were charged for contravention of the Immigration Act and will appear before Sabie Magistrate's Court on Monday 21/07. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 17:31:47 UTC 1.4M followers, 10.3K engagements
"#sapsWC A collision between a white Mercedes Benz and a white Daihatsu earlier today in Faure Marine Road Gordons Bay led to the discovery of a substantial quantity of abalone. Two suspects arrested for possession of abalone. #EnviroCrimes ML" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-11 14:32:55 UTC 1.4M followers, 7112 engagements
"#sapsHQ XX DAY BLITZ TO COMBAT GBVF Furthermore the Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit members successfully secured the following notable convictions. The #SAPS remains steadfast to combat #GBVF through a multi-faceted approach that includes victim support community engagement and collaboration with other stakeholders. #sapsFCS #EndGBVF #Sentencing ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 17:53:00 UTC 1.4M followers, 2321 engagements
"#PoliceMinistry BUDGET VOTE The #SAPS has been allocated a budget of One Hundred and Twenty Billion Eight Hundred and Ninety Million Rand (R XXX XXX billion) for the 2025/26 financial year. #BudgetVote ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 14:57:25 UTC 1.4M followers, 7991 engagements
"#sapsWC #SAPS Beaufort West arrested a 54yr-old man on 17/07 for failure to store firearms in terms of the Firearms Control Act. In an unrelated matter Da Gamaskop police also seized a firearm during a routine inspection at Guinea fowl Street Mossel Bay man arrested after failing to produce a valid license to possess the firearm. The safekeeping of firearms is key in the eradication of the proliferation of unlicensed firearms and the Firearms Controls Act places an obligation on license holders to ensure that firearms are kept within the prescribes of the law. As part of ongoing efforts to" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 12:53:56 UTC 1.4M followers, 3331 engagements
"#sapsHQ The #SAPS refutes #FakeNews purporting to be the SAPS Psychometric Practice Test circulating on social media platforms. We appeal for #ResponsibleSocialMediaUse and call on all who have published seen or received it to ignore it and to refrain from sharing or disseminating false information. #DeleteDontShare ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 09:07:42 UTC 1.4M followers, 39.7K engagements
"#sapsGP COMBINED POLICE EMERGENCY SERVICES SUCCESSES From Friday 11/07 until Thursday 1707 #SAPS Rapid Response Services comprising of #FlyingSquad #K9Unit and Highway Patrol members throughout Gauteng arrested XX suspects recovering XX motor vehicles and X firearms. Members participated in various concentrated operations vehicle checkpoints secured escorts and intensive patrols around Gauteng which led to XX arrests for serious crimes including assault common and GBH possession of suspected stolen property possession of gold bearing material business robbery malicious damage to property" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-21 06:49:44 UTC 1.4M followers, 12.1K engagements
"#sapsHQ SAPS E-RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR 5500 POLICE TRAINEES More than XX XXX applications received in the first XX hours. The #SAPS official website continues to receive large volumes of applications for the Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP) through its #SAPSeRecruitment system. In the first XX hours the SAPS received in excess of XX XXX applications from various parts of the country. The SAPS is aware that the website is experiencing a delayed response due to traffic volumes. The Technology Management Services (TMS) inclusive of IT experts are continuously monitoring the" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-01 13:52:10 UTC 1.4M followers, 118.3K engagements
"#sapsHQ NATIONWIDE VALA UMGODI OPERATIONS XXX Suspects arrested XXX rounds of ammo and XX firearms seized during Vala Umgodi Ops in the month of June 2025. These suspects were arrested for illegal mining related offences and various other serious crimes such as attempted murder theft of minerals unlawful possession of explosives unlawful possession of firearms and possession of suspected stolen property. #IllegalMining ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-10 10:33:21 UTC 1.4M followers, 4418 engagements
"#sapsGP WATCH A 60-year-old businessman has been rescued following an intelligence driven operation led by the SAPS Anti-Kidnapping Task Team in Randfontein Gauteng. At about 15:15 on Thursday afternoon police were following up on intelligence on the whereabouts of a businessman who was kidnapped on XX May 2025 in Lenasia. Following his #kidnapping the family began receiving a ransom demand of at least R15 million. Police pounced on a house in Randfontein this afternoon where a shootout ensued. Two suspects were fatally wounded in the house while three suspects were arrested. The businessman" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-10 19:39:23 UTC 1.4M followers, 3143 engagements
"RT #sapsKZN Beware of social media accounts impersonating #SAPS KZN Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Police in KwaZulu-Natal have noted that there are several social media accounts especially on X (formerly Twitter) TikTok and Facebook which are using the names and photographs of Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Police in KwaZulu-Natal would like to inform the public that Lt Gen Mkhwanazi does not have a social media account and declare that all social media accounts bearing his names and photographs are fake and that they are" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 08:16:16 UTC 1.4M followers, 21.2K engagements
"#sapsFS #SAPS Vala Umgodi operatives intercept suspected robbery plot in Virginia. Three male suspects aged between XX and XX were arrested today by vigilant Vala Umgodi operatives in Virginia Free State after acting on intell about a conspiracy to commit robbery. The arrested suspects face charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and conspiracy to commit robbery. They are set to appear before the Virginia Magistrate's Court soon. #TrioCrimes ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 17:17:36 UTC 1.4M followers, 7456 engagements
"#sapsHQ The #SAPS Political Task Team has registered another conviction after a 28yr-old hitman Phathisakhe Thuthukani Ngiba was sentenced to LIFE imprisonment for September 2022 murder of ANC ward Councillor Zakhele Khuzwayo. The matter was heard before the Ntuzuma Magistrates Court and Ngiba was sentenced on Friday 18/07. ME #PoliticalKillings #Sentencing ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 19:20:20 UTC 1.4M followers, 3766 engagements
"#sapsEC #SAPS Sterkspruit detectives have arrested a 21yr-old male for the murder of his cousin. The suspect surrendered to police with his father on 15/07. The suspect made his first court appearance before the Sterkspruit Magistrates Court on 16/07 on a charge of murder. He was remanded in custody and will reappear in court on 23/07 for a formal bail application. #EndGBVF ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 05:05:09 UTC 1.4M followers, 1962 engagements
"#sapsKZN Police discover dagga plantation XX suspects arrested. A coordinated law enforcement op conducted in the early hours of this morning has led to the discovery of a dagga plantation and cultivation hub in the Springfield area in the Babanango policing precinct. SANDF uniform machetes and processed cannabis found in the possession of the suspects. The suspects aged between XX and XX will appear before the Babanango Magistrate's Court soon. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 09:51:30 UTC 1.4M followers, 8739 engagements
"#sapsWC X Suspects in the dock for drugs estimated at over R54 MIL. This follows their arrest in Goodwood during an intell driven op carried out by Operation Restore members on 13/07. Heroin and tik seized. The suspects are scheduled to make their court appearance before the Goodwood Magistrates Court on Tuesday 15/07. #DrugsOffTheStreets ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-14 10:28:41 UTC 1.4M followers, 64.7K engagements
"#sapsKZN #SAPS remains committed to ensuring #SaferCommunities. This commitment is reflected in various initiatives and strategies aimed at #CrimePrevention and crime combating efforts that have led to the confiscation of firearms and ammo in isolated incidents on Wednesday 16/07. X Suspects arrested for unlawful possession of firearm and ammo. Duo is set to appear before the Bellville and Muizenberg Magistrates Courts respectively on the mentioned charges. #GunsOffTheStreets ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 08:08:07 UTC 1.4M followers, 1957 engagements
"#sapsMP Mhala Regional Court has on 15/07 sentenced 44yr-old Vusi Morupane to XX years direct imprisonment for September 2023 attempted murder at a tavern at Acornhoek. The sentencing took place on XX July 2025. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm. #Sentencing ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 13:14:50 UTC 1.4M followers, 1741 engagements
"#sapsHAWKS Mpumalanga: DPCI #Hawks Middelburg based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation secured a X years' imprisonment sentence against a 38yr-old undocumented Mozambican national for fraudulent activities. Investigation revealed that the two used cloned bank cards to purchase diesel. Nuvunga was sentenced to X years' imprisonment of which one year is suspended for five years on condition that he is not found guilty of a similar offence. The court further ruled that after serving his time in prison Nuvunga must be deported to his country of origin. A warrant of arrest has since been" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 03:58:47 UTC 1.4M followers, 13.7K engagements
"#sapsGP Police seek assistance in locating 14-year-old Keamogetswa Molefi who went #missing on XX July 2025 in Kagiso. She was last seen wearing a black blue and white dress. Anyone with information regarding Keamogetswa's whereabouts may contact Warrant Officer Rakhudu on XXX XXX 6383. ML" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-09 15:46:57 UTC 1.4M followers, 25.9K engagements
"#sapsMP #SAPS arrested XX suspects aged between XX and XX during Operation Vala Umgodi at Diggings in Pilgrim's Rest in Mpumalanga for contravention of the Immigration Act on Sunday 20/07. A generator fitted with a water pumpwas alsofound abandoned. The police investigation team is working in collaboration with officials from the Department of Home Affairs to ascertain the status of the arrested suspects. The suspects were charged accordingly and are expected to appear before the Pilgrim's Rest Periodical Court today. #IllegalMining ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-21 06:44:22 UTC 1.4M followers, 3382 engagements
"#sapsGP #SAPS Gauteng Operation Vala Umgodi task team conducted a successful op on 14/07 at Blyvooruitzicht Carletonville. XX suspects aged between XX and XX were arrested for various crimes including possession of unlicensed firearms and ammo explosives and a stolen motor vehicle linked to a carjacking case in Lenasia South. Some of the suspects were also found to be in contravention of the Immigration Act. During the operation the police recovered: Firearms ammo explosives including detonating cords Super Power Blasting Cartridges and Carmel connector capped fuse and a Grey Toyota Etios a" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-15 14:29:37 UTC 1.4M followers, 3829 engagements
"#sapsMP Dientjie #SAPS Station Commander Capt Sivayi and his station members led #MandelaDay activities in partnership with Department of Social Development Remmogo VEP Crime prevention wardens and Tourist safety monitors in a clean up campaign at MTPA Three Rondavels area. This area is a tourist destination area attracting tourists from all over the world. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-19 07:08:13 UTC 1.4M followers, 2241 engagements
"#sapsMP ILLEGAL MINING A 32yr-old Zimbabwean national was arrested on Friday 18/07 during a sting op in Barberton explosives and medicine confiscated. The operation was collaboratively executed by several specialized units including Mpumalanga Organized Crime Investigation Crime Intelligence (CI) Tactical Response Team (TRT) the White River K9 Unit and Hi-Tech Security Company. The suspect was charged for illegal possession of explosives illegal possession of gold-bearing material and illegal possession of medication. Preliminary investigations suggest that he may have been supplying these" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-19 11:07:47 UTC 1.4M followers, 106.6K engagements
"#sapsWC Heightened #PoliceVisibility and targeted policing to eradicate the distribution of drugs and firearms along our main entry and exit routes in the Central Karoo show dividends with the seizure of copper cable tools ammo and R5 magazines on 09/07 during a search at premisses in Mandela Square Beaufort-West. Male suspect arrested for illegal possession of ammunition and the possession of stolen property. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-10 10:19:36 UTC 1.4M followers, 3356 engagements
"#sapsFS #SAPS Bethlehem #K9Unit and Crime Intelligence have on 17/07 arrested a 46yr-old suspect during a stop and search on the R26 outside Bohlokong. The suspect is facing a charge of dealing in drugs after cat and an undisclosed amount of cash were recovered. The vehicle used in the commission of the crime was also seized. The suspect will appear before court on Monday 21/07. #PoliceVisibility #DrugsOffTheStreets ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 14:22:58 UTC 1.4M followers, 10.5K engagements
"#sapsLIM A luxury black Porsche Cayenne reported stolen was discovered stripped and chopped into parts at a workshop at Nirvana in Polokwane during an intelligence-driven operation conducted on XX July 2025. This breakthrough led to the arrest of three suspects including the workshop owner. #TrioCrimes ML" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-10 19:03:17 UTC 1.4M followers, 116.1K engagements
"RT #sapsMP #SAPS Masoyi appeals to members of the public for assistance in reuniting Nkosingiphile Ndwane Ntiwane (3) from Mshadza Trust Masoyi with his parents. He reportedly went #missing today 20/07 at about 13:00. At the time of his disappearance Nkosingiphile was wearing a military colour jump suit and a peach colour jersey. He is reportedly deaf and mute. Anyone with information that could assist in locating him is urged to contact Capt David Hlatshwayo on XXX XXX 5495. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 17:55:36 UTC 1.4M followers, 10.4K engagements
"#sapsLIM Two suspects are set to appear before the Giyani Magistrates Court today following their arrest in connection with a house robbery that took place in Giyani in April 2025. The duo was arrested during an intell driven op on Tuesday 15/07 by #SAPS Giyani Detectives in collaboration with the Mopani District Trio Task Team at Mphagani village. A 36yr-old suspect was arrested after he was found in possession of a cellphone believed to have been stolen during the robbery. Subsequent investigations led police to a farm in the Letsitele policing area where a second suspect aged XX was" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 04:47:37 UTC 1.4M followers, 4693 engagements
"#sapsHQ IN PHOTOS #SAPS #WomensNetwork and #Men4Change in collaboration with Employee Health and Wellness Services celebrates #MandelaDay at Boitumelo Children's Home in Soshanguve spending their #67minutes with children. #ItIsInYourHands #SAPSGivingBack ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 11:17:18 UTC 1.4M followers, 2553 engagements
"#sapsGP AT THIS HOUR #SAPS Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni is joined by JHB District Commissioner Maj Gen Nonhlanhla Kubheka senior officers from Gauteng Provincial Head Office and Johannesburg District National Prosecution Authority Gauteng Traffic Police Ward Councillors members of the local #CPF Private security officers and other law enforcement agencies as he leads weekend high-density #OperationShanela II tonigth. The team was briefed about the crime situation in tonight's focus policing precinct and how the operation can assist with the reduction of crime in the area." @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-19 16:44:23 UTC 1.4M followers, 25K engagements
"#sapsHAWKS Gauteng: Duo aged XX and XX to appear in Alexandra Magistrate's Court today for theft of over R6 MIL. The pair's arrest stems from the execution of a warrant for their arrest on Wednesday 16/07 by the #Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 13:47:53 UTC 1.4M followers, 2884 engagements
"#sapsKZN The #SAPS Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Nata Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi joined the Director-General of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Mr Sifiso Mdakane to commemorate the International Nelson #MandelaDay at SAPS Vehicle Pound in Isipingo south of Durban on Friday XX July 2025. The day started with DG Mdakane providing progress on the ongoing revamping of the pound which suffered severe damage during the 2022 floods. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 10:32:13 UTC 1.4M followers, 13.2K engagements
"#sapsFS Nine suspects arrested for vigilante murder in Botshabelo. The suspects aged between XX and XX were arrested for kidnapping assault GBH and Murder. Body of 32yr-old victim recovered from a river in Rustfontein. The suspects will appear before the Botshabelo Magistrates Court soon. #ReportCrime ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 13:11:15 UTC 1.4M followers, 3629 engagements
"#sapsMP #SAPS Middelburg #FlyingSquad Middelburg #K9Unit and Provincial Counter Intelligence acted on intell resulting in the swift arrest of X male suspects aged XX and XX with dagga estimated at the street value of about R1.8 MIL at the Middelburg Toll Plaza on Tuesday 15/07. Two other suspects were arrested for bribery. Over 300kg of dagga seized. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 06:05:56 UTC 1.4M followers, 11.9K engagements
"RT #sapsGP Springs #sapsFCS Unit is still looking for Amahle Michel Thabethe who went #missing on XX April 2019 from Tsakane. Thabethe was 8-years-old at the time of her disappearance and will be 14-years-old by now. At the time of her disappearance she was seen wearing a blue and white T-shirt black jeans with pockets printed with hearts. Info- Lt Col Manaka of Springs FCS Unit on XXX XXX 8157. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-10 12:26:10 UTC 1.4M followers, 26.9K engagements
"#PoliceMinistry AT THIS HOUR The Acting Minister of Police Mr G Mantashe together with the Deputy Ministers Mr Cassel Mathale and Dr Polly Boshielo will table the Ministry of Police #BudgetVote at the National Council of Provinces Chambers in Cape Town. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 12:12:37 UTC 1.4M followers, 6811 engagements
"#sapsMP #SAPS Elukwatini has launched a murder investigation after the body of a young woman estimated to be between XX and XX years old was discovered on the morning of Thursday 17/07 in Tjakastad Suncity Section Elukwatini at approximately 07:00. According to police reports members of the community alerted the authorities after coming across the body while going about their daily routines. SAPS is currently searching for the suspect who is believed to be a foreign national. Info-Lt Col Ricky Sithole on XXX XXX 8357 or XXX XXX 0396. #EndGBVF #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 12:49:01 UTC 1.4M followers, 1531 engagements
"#sapsLIM Two male suspects aged XX and XX were arrested for alleged murder of their 55yr-old father following a domestic dispute in Ga-Mothapo village Tjatjaneng in the Mankweng policing area on Saturday 19/07. Duo to appear before the Mankweng Magistrate's Court today facing charges of murder. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-21 03:54:27 UTC 1.4M followers, 1728 engagements
"#sapsHQ XX DAY BLITZ TO COMBAT GBVF The #SAPS has Gender-Based Violence Desks at every police station to ensure that #GBVF cases receive priority attention and such cases are speedily investigated and ensure that offenders are held accountable for their deeds. This week the SAPS effected the following key arrests for perpetrators of GVBF. #EndGBVF ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 17:50:43 UTC 1.4M followers, 2688 engagements
"#sapsGP GAUTENG OPERATION SHANELA II The first phase of high-density #OperationShanela II started with overnight #TracingOps for #wanted suspects which has resulted in the arrest of X XXX suspects for crimes ranging from murder attempted murder armed robbery assault GBH common assault and including X domestic violence related offences among others XXX for #GBV crimes. Currently the Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Tommy Mthombeni together with his DPC: Policing Maj Gen Fred Kekana are leading from the front at a roadblock held in Ekurhuleni District where so far XX undocumented persons 4" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 10:04:43 UTC 1.4M followers, 6301 engagements
"#sapsLIM #SAPS Mankweng arrested a 43yr-old male suspect following the brutal murder of his 31yr-old girlfriend at Ga-Molepo Ga-Rampheri village on Saturday morning 19/07. A case of murder has been opened and investigations are continuing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident but domestic violence cannot be ruled out. The suspect is expected to appear before the Mankweng Magistrates Court on Monday 21/07. #EndGBVF ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 07:06:07 UTC 1.4M followers, 3125 engagements
"#PoliceMinistry IN PHOTOS The Acting Minister of Police Mr Gwede Mantashe together with the Deputy Ministers Mr Cassel Mathale and Dr Polly Boshielo deliver the #BudgetVote of the South African Police Service (Vote 28) Civilian Secretariat for Police Service (Vote 21) and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Vote 24) for the 2025/2026 financial year before members of the National Council of Provinces. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 12:57:12 UTC 1.4M followers, 5213 engagements
"#sapsHQ SAPS E-RECUITMENT DRIVE FOR 5500 POLICE TRAINEES XXX XXX Graduates amongst X XXX XXX young people who submitted applications for police training. The #SAPS has received more than a million applications for its 2025/2026 Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPDLP). Applications closed at midnight on Friday XX July 2025 with a total of X XXX XXX applications received. A total of XXX XXX from female applicants were received with XXX XXX submitted by male applicants. #SAPSCareers #PoliceTrainees #SAPSeRecruitment #SAPSEmployerOfChoice ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-19 10:30:42 UTC 1.4M followers, 72.9K engagements
"#sapsFS Suspect to appear in court for attempted murder in domestic violence incident. A male suspect is expected to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court soon on a charge of attempted murder following after he stabbed his 22yr-old girlfriend during an apparent domestic dispute in Bloemspruit Phase X on Saturday 19/07. The victim managed to flee the scene and sought help from nearby residents. #EndGBVF ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 17:10:56 UTC 1.4M followers, 2998 engagements
"#sapsNW A minor who was apprehended for the alleged murder of Charles Junior Tshabalala (28) appeared before the Brits Magistrates Court on Thursday 17/07. The 17yr-old is detained at a Juvenile Centre and is expected to re-appear before the Brits Magistrates Court on Tuesday 29/07 for legal aid. He will also be processed in terms of the Child Justice Act. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-21 10:23:50 UTC 1.4M followers, 1311 engagements
"#sapsLIM #SAPS in Limpopo are investigating a case of murder following the tragic death of a 6yr-old boy who was fatally struck by a stray bullet while playing outside a residence in Juju Valley Seshego on Friday 18/07 at around 11:45. The circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated and a case of murder has been opened at Seshego Police Station. The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has called on the community to assist with the investigation. Info-Sgt Thabo Oliphant on XXX XXX 8719. ME #CrimeStop" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-19 08:22:51 UTC 1.4M followers, 2101 engagements
"#sapsHAWKS Western Cape: The Hawks' Bellville based Crimes Against the State (CATS) have on XX July 2025 apprehended a 56-year-old suspect for Contravention of the Cybercrimes Act Act XX of 2020 and Contravention of Riotous Assemblies Act Act XX of 1956. On XX March 2025 the Hawks' CATS received intelligence from foreign agency regarding an individual who made racial and violent charged statements on the social media platform. The user allegedly made threats inciting violence against black individuals and expressed his intent to provoke a race war. The suspect will appear in the Cape Town" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-07 14:25:37 UTC 1.4M followers, 5253 engagements
"#sapsHQ X Days Left #PoliceTrainees Vacancies Do not miss the opportunity to serve your community and start a meaningful career in law enforcement. The SAPS is hiring young men and women aged XX to XX to join as police trainees for the 2025/2026 financial year. Closing date: XX July 2025. Apply now by visiting the e-Recruitment portal. #SAPSCareers #SAPSEmployerOfChoice ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-15 10:15:22 UTC 1.4M followers, 2541 engagements
"#sapsFS A coordinated intell driven anti-stock theft op by the #SAPS and private security in the early morning hours of today resulted in the arrest of X #StockThefty suspects and the recovery of XX stolen Merino sheep in Edenburg. #RuralSafety #PartnershipPolicing ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 17:23:48 UTC 1.4M followers, 7246 engagements
"#sapsNW #SAPS Ikageng honours Madibas legacy through an act of kindness and #GivingBack. A mother and her eight children were identified and supported in Ikageng in the DR Kenneth Kaunda District. Blankets groceries and toiletries were donated to the family. #MandelaDay ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 10:44:14 UTC 1.4M followers, 1824 engagements
"#sapsNC FIGHT AGAINST EXTORTION The swift and coordinated response by #SAPS Provincial Organised Crime Investigation (OCI) unit in the Northern Cape resulted in the arrest of X suspects aged27 XX and XX on 17/07 on charges of #extortion. The suspects are expected to appear before the local Magistrate's Court today in Postmasburg. #FightAgainstExtortion ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 13:05:38 UTC 1.4M followers, 1611 engagements
"#sapsGP #SAPS #AntiGangUnit arrests 28yr-old suspect #wanted for murder and attempted murder in Westbury. The suspect was traced and arrested on Sunday 20/07 at George Flat in Westbury. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-21 07:39:43 UTC 1.4M followers, 1538 engagements
"#sapsGP On Monday 14/07 #SAPS JHB #FlyingSquad members were busy patrolling when a lookout for a White Hyundai i10 involved in a theft incident was given. The vehicle was spotted in Alexandra with three occupants. Upon searching the vehicle the members found car breaking implements two laptops and a cellphone suspected to have been stolen. The trio was subsequently placed under arrest for possession of suspected stolen property and possession of car breaking implements. In another separate incident the team arrested one suspect found in possession of packets of heroin (Nyaope). All arrested" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-15 13:26:31 UTC 1.4M followers, 6006 engagements
"#sapsGP ILLEGAL MINING In a decisive blow against #IllegalMining activities #SAPS in Nigel in collaboration with Crime Prevention Wardens and Private Security Partners conducted a successful joint op targeting illegal mining. The well-coordinated operation led to the confiscation of a significant number of illegal mining equipment and explosives. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-15 17:31:58 UTC 1.4M followers, 11.6K engagements
"#sapsMP The body of an alleged poacher was found at Lower Sabie region of the Kruger National Park on 12/07 at about 08:30 and it is suspected that he could have been shot during a shootout with Field Rangers the previous night 11/07. Backpack with X rhino horns recovered on the scene. X Accomplices are still at large. #EnviroCrimes #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-14 07:10:32 UTC 1.4M followers, 4884 engagements
"#sapsNC #SAPS District Commissioner of ZF Mgcawu District Maj Gen Monica Sebili welcomed the XX years' direct imprisonment #sentencing meted out against Johannes Gabaya (29) for December 2023 murder of a 29yr-old man in Augrabies. Maj Gen Sebili lauded the meticulous investigation bySgt Tshepo Marungwana which secured a successful conviction making sure justice prevailed. The sentencing was handed down in Kakamas Regional Court on 08/07. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 12:29:57 UTC 1.4M followers, 1482 engagements
"#sapsWC The meticulous handling and the ultimate response to information by #SAPS members deployed in Nyanga resulted in the swift detention of a 33yr-old male when he was found in possession of a firearm with ammo and drugs on Tuesday 15/07. #PoliceVisibility #SaferCommunities ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 08:33:45 UTC 1.4M followers, 2733 engagements
"#sapsWC 39yr-old Suspect arrested for possession of a prohibited firearm and ammo during #OperationShanela II stop and searches on Saturday 19/07 in Old Crossroads Nyanga. #PoliceVisibility #GunsOffTheStreets ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-20 12:17:25 UTC 1.4M followers, 2972 engagements
"#sapsEC #SAPS Kwazakele and members attached to Operation Bamba have on 14/07 descended on hotspot areas in Kwazakele. 39yr-old Suspect arrested for possession of suspected stolen property. In a separate incident in the same policing precinct a 39yr-old suspect was arrested for illegal possession of prohibited firearm and unlawful possession of ammo. #PoliceVisibility ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 07:45:49 UTC 1.4M followers, 1661 engagements
"#sapsMP Acornhoek #SAPS members #sapsFCS Unit the local #CPF along with various role player reached out to Bophelo Day Care Centre in support of #MandelaDay. Mattresses tables chairs blankets and toys donated to the care centre. #GivingBack ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-19 09:00:36 UTC 1.4M followers, 2052 engagements
"#sapsLIM Two additional suspects linked to the brutal murder and robbery on a farm on 08/07 in Tshivaloni village under the Masisi policing area have appeared before the Masisi Magistrates Court on Tuesday 16/07. Duo remanded in custody. They are scheduled to join their X co-accused on 22/07. The pair was arrested shortly after the incident. The #SAPS is actively continuing their efforts to trace and apprehend additional suspects still at large. #TrioCrimes #RuralSafety #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 04:06:12 UTC 1.4M followers, 1966 engagements
"#sapsLIM Police joint operation lead to recovery of stolen bakkie intended for smuggling into Zimbabwe. A 34yr-old male suspect appeared before the Mokopane Magistrates Court on Tuesday 15/07 for possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle. The Anti-Smuggling Task Team and private Security operationalized the information and a joint op was activated leading to the swift apprehension of the suspect and the recovery of the vehicle in Mokopane. #CrossBorderCrimes #TrioCrimes #PartnershipPolicing ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 04:25:06 UTC 1.4M followers, 23K engagements
"RT #sapsGP Temba #sapsFCS Unit seeks the community's assistance in locating a #missing teen named Mellisa Shiyerere (17). According to reports she has left her parental home without informing anyone. At the time of her disappearance she was wearing a blue skirt with a white shirt. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Investigating Officer WOFK Molekwa on 012717 2713. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 10:59:44 UTC 1.4M followers, 1828 engagements
"#sapsHQ The countdown begins Only five days left to apply for the Police Trainee at the South African Police Service (SAPS). This is your chance to step into a career of purpose pride and public service. Closing date: XX July 2025. Apply today by visiting the e-Recruitment portal. #SAPSCareers #PoliceTrainees #SAPSeRecruitment #SAPSEmployerOfChoice ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-14 05:37:19 UTC 1.4M followers, 6007 engagements
"#sapsHQ SAPS E-RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR 5500 POLICE TRAINEES #PoliceTrainees applications surpasses XXX XXX mark as closing date looms. In less than XX hours the recruitment application process to join the #SAPS Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPLDP) will be closed. This means the submission window will close and applicants will no longer be able to submit their applications. As of Thursday 17/07 the SAPS has received more than XXX XXX applications thus far. Female applicants continue to lead in terms of numbers with XXX XXX young women having submitted their applications thus far." @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 16:01:49 UTC 1.4M followers, 95.6K engagements
"#sapsLIM ILLEGAL MINING On 15/07 #SAPS members of the Capricorn and Waterberg District Vala Umgodi Task Team conducted a targeted op in Rietfontein Limpopo where #IllegalMining activities were reported to be taking place. Upon arrival at the Rietfontein Garnis and Barbara Watson (Bergenek) areas the police proceeded to the mountain site where they successfully disrupted ongoing illegal mining activities. During the operation one suspect aged XX was arrested for illegal mining and contravention of the Immigration Act. Various equipment seized. ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 03:57:20 UTC 1.4M followers, 2958 engagements
"#sapsKZN In honour of Madibas legacy of unity service and active citizenship Onverwacht Border Police members rolled up their sleeves to repair potholes an initiative in support of #MandelaDay that embodies Mandelas spirit of selflessness and community service encouraging citizens to contribute to the greater good. #ItIsInOurHands #SAPSGivingBack #ServingOurCommuntiies ME" @SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-18 07:12:34 UTC 1.4M followers, 2119 engagements