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@SAPoliceService "#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, 1778 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, 6136 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, 1913 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, 2566 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, 173.1K 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, 171.7K 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, 7381 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, 3334 engagements

"#sapsEC Another successful anti-poaching full-moon operation successfully executed by Port Alfred K9 Unit in collaboration with Kariega Anti-Poaching Unit and private security resulted in the arrest of a 44-year-old man on Friday 11/07 for possession and transportation of abalone without a permit driving under the influence of liquor and reckless and negligent driving. #EnviroCrimes ML"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-13 17:11:26 UTC 1.4M followers, 12.1K 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, 3032 engagements

"#sapsFS #StopIllicitTrade Collaborative efforts between #SAPS Welkom #K9Unit security intelligence and the Ladybrand SARS customs led to a successful confiscation of counterfeit goods estimated to be more than R725 XXX. It is alleged that Welkom K9 unit members received intelligence led information about foreign national businesses dealing in different kinds of illicit tobacco products and medicines in Welkom. Information was operationalised on Thursday XX July 2025. The team conducted searches on the three identified businesses. Upon searching the various foreign national businesses members"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-11 09:53:12 UTC 1.4M followers, 7649 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, 3673 engagements

"#sapsWC Heightened #PoliceVisibility and targeted policing in the #gang ridden areas of Mitchells Plain is showing dividends with the seizure of X firearms and various assorted rounds of ammo on Monday 07/07. 28yr-old Suspect arrested for illegal possession of prohibited firearms and ammo. #GunsOffTheStreets #SaferCommunities ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-08 11:22:09 UTC 1.4M followers, 5000 engagements

"RT #sapsFS IDENTIKIT RELEASED #SAPS Theunissen is investigating a case of attempted murder and rape after a 20yr-old woman was allegedly stabbed and raped at an open field at Lusaka Park Theunissen on XX December 2024 at about 04:00. X Suspects fled the scene on foot and are still being sought by police. An identikit of one of the suspects was compiled. The victim also recalls how another suspect was referred to as 'Max'. Police urge anyone who might have information that could lead to the arrest of the three male suspects to contact Const Theo Weilbach of the Theunissen #sapsFCS Unit on 071"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 06:55:01 UTC 1.4M followers, 2653 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, 2826 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, 5354 engagements

"#sapsGP COUNTERFEIT GOODS RAIDS In an intell driven op conducted in Ormonde Border Police and Brand Protectors seized counterfeit goods worth over R2.9 MIL from XX July 2025 to XX July 2025. Acting on intelligence the team discovered a warehouse containing suspected counterfeit goods including various cartoon brands. Upon searching the warehouse officials found: XX bales and XX boxes. The goods were confiscated. No arrests have been made police investigations continue. #StopIllicitTrade #SayNOtoCounterfeitGoods ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-14 16:11:26 UTC 1.4M followers, 5953 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, 5017 engagements

"#sapsLIM A 39yr-old Nigerian national Patrick Onjejeke appeared before the Mokopane Magistrates Court today on a charge of dealing in drugs following his arrest during a targeted op conducted by #SAPS Provincial Organised Crime Unit on 10/07 in Thabo Mbeki Str near Evergreen Junior Campus and was promptly intercepted. Heroin Cat and Cocaine drugs with an estimated street value of R100000.00 seized. Case remanded to 14/07 for a formal bail application. #DrugsOffTheStreets ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-11 13:35:24 UTC 1.4M followers, 33.5K engagements

"#sapsLIM 31yr-old Rapist handed XX years' imprisonment #sentencing by Ritavi Magistrate's Court on 14/07. The accused was convicted and sentenced for April 2016 rape of his 10yr-old cousin in Musiphani village. Through sterling investigation Sgt Mulungwa attached to Tzaneen #sapsFCS Unit traced and arrested the suspect in May 2016. #EndBVF ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 04:20:37 UTC 1.4M followers, 2317 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, 2320 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, 17.8K 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, 3183 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

"#sapsLIM The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has expressed shock and dismay following the spreading of fake news suggesting that Limpopo police are using traditional muthi as a crime-fighting strategy as depicted in the News Vine website. This satirical website has no source and author. The Provincial Commissioner condemns the spreading of these fake news unverified information rumours as baseless and devoid of truth. One of our biggest threats in the social media space is fake news. This fake news has a potential to create panic and confusion"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-12 18:04:00 UTC 1.4M followers, 7809 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, 3540 engagements

"#sapsEC The OR Tambo District Commissioner welcomes arrest of three male suspects aged between22 and XX from Julukuqu locality - Mqhekezweni A/A Mthatha for unlawful possession of unlicensed firearms (all with erased serial numbers) and ammo. The arrest was effected on Monday 07/07 by members from #SAPS TRT. Trio set to appear appear before Bityi Regional Court very soon whilst firearms will be subjected to ballistic tests to determine any linkages to other crimes committed in the country. #GunsOffTheStreets ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-08 08:23:25 UTC 1.4M followers, 11.8K 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, 3392 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, 2128 engagements

"#sapsHQ NATIONWIDE OPERATION SHANELA A total of XX XXX suspects arrested X XXX rounds of ammunition and XXX firearms seized during this weeks nationwide #OperationShanela II. The South African Police Service (SAPS) remains steadfast and resolute to combat and prevent crime through its intensified nationwide Shanela operations across the country. These arrests stem from police actions and crime-fighting activities include #TracingOps roadblocks high visibility patrols stop and searches as well as tracing of #wanted suspects. #PoliceVisibility #FightingCrime #PartnershipPolicing ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-08 07:59:01 UTC 1.4M followers, 19.1K 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, 7098 engagements

"#sapsWC #SAPS Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit has launched an investigation into a triple murder and attempted double murder that occurred at Moletsane Street New Crossroads in Gugulethu late last night 16/07. Police recovered the bodies of X men with gunshot wounds in a bedroom. X Other male victims also sustained gunshot wounds and were already transported to a medical facility for treatment. Detectives are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in solving the case. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 06:09:09 UTC 1.4M followers, 1991 engagements

"#sapsWC COURT UPDATE Two murder accused have today briefly appeared before the Bishop Lavis Magistrate's Court in connection with multiple murders which were committed on Friday 11/07 in Reenberg Street Bishop Lavis. On Tuesday 15/07 Lucian Adams and Leighton Pangarker both aged XX were facing four counts of murder. Both suspects have been remanded in custody and will reappear in court on Friday 18/07. Deputy Provincial Commissioner Maj Gen Bongani Maqashalala also attended the court proceedings. ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-15 10:01:07 UTC 1.4M followers, 2477 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, 2260 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, 39.6K 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, 118.2K engagements

"#sapsGP A crime intelligence-driven operation was conducted on Sunday 13/07 by a multidisciplinary team following information about a business robbery that occurred at a shop in Johannesburg Central in the morning. When the members attempted to stop the suspects at Riverlea the suspects opened fire leading to a shootout. Three suspects were fatally shot and the fourth suspect was declared dead by paramedics without sustaining any injuries. Preliminary investigation revealed two unlicensed firearms were recovered so far along with the robbed items. #TrioCrimes ML"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-13 12:38:45 UTC 1.4M followers, 24.1K 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, 4410 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, 3133 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, 19.3K engagements

"#sapsWC #SAPS Mitchell's Plain Crime Prevention Unit members continue to seize firearms and ammunition to quell gun violence in Mitchells Plain. 41yr-old Suspect arrested for illegal possession of unlicensed and stolen firearms and ammo. He is scheduled to appear in the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court soon. #GunsOffTheStreets #SaferCommunities ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-09 11:36:25 UTC 1.4M followers, 4242 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, 1952 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, 8678 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, 64.5K 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, 1864 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, 1703 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, 13.6K engagements

"#sapsEC On X July 2025 members of the Aliwal North K9 Unit arrested a 34-year-old female during an intelligence-driven operation in Angelier Street Hilton. The suspect will appear in the Maletswai Magistrates Court on drug related charges. #DrugsOffTheStreets ML"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-08 14:51:12 UTC 1.4M followers, 2523 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, 25.7K 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, 3800 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, 1748 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, 3346 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, 17.9K 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, 9760 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, 115.7K engagements

"#sapsHQ AT THIS HOUR Deputy Minister of Police Dr Polly Boshielo Deputy National Commissioner Policing Lt Gen Mosikili Deputy Provincial Commissioner Policing Gauteng Major Gen Fred Kekana and component head #sapsFCS Unit - Major Gen Lekhele are attending the first court appearance of the suspect in Jayden Lee Meek's murder case. ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-14 08:31:41 UTC 1.4M followers, 17K 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, 4553 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, 2458 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, 2854 engagements

"#sapsHQ MEDIA INVITATION Deputy Minister of Police Dr Polly Boshielo and Deputy National Commissioner Policing Lt Gen Mosikili to attend first court appearance of suspect in Jayden Lee Meek's murder case. 🕙10:00 🗓Monday XX July 2025 📍Roodepoort Magistrate Court Gauteng. ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-14 07:48:24 UTC 1.4M followers, 19.8K engagements

"#sapsLIM Two male suspects aged XX and XX were nabbed separately for possession and dealing in dagga with a combined value of R162 XXX at Ohrigstad in Sekhukhune District and Westenburg Capricorn District during #OperationShanela II stop and search activities conducted between Monday XX July and Tuesday XX July 2025. ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 04:07:54 UTC 1.4M followers, 3508 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, 12.7K 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, 26.7K 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, 3613 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, 11.8K 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, 6722 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, 1421 engagements

"#sapsFS Six caregivers appeared in court on Tuesday 15/07 for attempted murder assault (GBH) kidnapping and contravening Act XX of the Older Persons Act. The six female suspects aged between XX and XX remain in custody. The matter has been rolled over for Wednesday 16/07 in the Welkom Magistrate's Court. #ActAgainstAbuse ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-15 17:23:59 UTC 1.4M followers, 2136 engagements

"#sapsGP Trio busted for printing counterfeit money. The X male suspects were arrested yesterday 01/07 in Lyttelton. All three suspects are expected to appear before court soon on a charge of possession of counterfeit money. ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-02 07:36:38 UTC 1.4M followers, 610K 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, 2624 engagements

"#sapsLIM The Stock Theft Unit in Lebowakgomo has initiated a manhunt for suspects involved in the theft of livestock at Ga-Chuene Maratapelo Lebowakgomo policing area. The incident took place between XX July and XX July 2025. Police urge anyone with information that may assist in apprehending the suspects to contact Warrant Officer Rangwato at XXX XXX 9519. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ML"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-09 17:58:19 UTC 1.4M followers, 3082 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, 6211 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, 5151 engagements

"#sapsWC #SAPS Maitland #FlyingSquad arrested a 42yr-old suspect during #TracingOps in Somerset West on 12/07. The suspect #wanted in an attempted murder case in Bishop Lavis was found in possession of X firearms. The suspect is facing a charge of unlawful possession of firearms and ammo and will appear before Bishop Lavis Magistrate's Court soon. #PoliceVisibility ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-14 12:34:48 UTC 1.4M followers, 2750 engagements

"#sapsWC #SAPS members attached to the Anti-Economic Crimes Task Team deployed in Kraaifontein to combat crime arrested a 26yr-old male during a stop and search for the possession of drugs as well as for the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammo. The suspect will appear before the Blue Downs Magistrate's Court soon. #PoliceVisibility ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 11:59:20 UTC 1.4M followers, 1872 engagements

"#sapsNC The Acting District Commissioner of the John Taolo Gaetsewe District Brig Kenneth Baloyi commended D/Const Pako Bele of the Kathu #sapsFCS Unit for his diligent investigative work that led to the successful prosecution of 27yr-old Jason Jacobs. Jacobs was handed X years' direct imprisonment by the Olifants Regional Court for Dec 2024 assault GBH of his girlfriend. The court further ordered that his name be entered in the National Child Protection Register and declared him unfit to possess a firearm. #Sentencing #EndGBVF #ActAgainstAbuse ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-15 11:05:50 UTC 1.4M followers, 6668 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, 27.2K engagements

"#sapsMP ILLEGAL MINING Three suspects aged between XX and XX were arrested on Tuesday 15/07 by members from the Proactive and Combat team deployed for Operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga. The team was conducting disruptive ops at Majacks informal settlement in the Pilgrim's Rest area. The suspects failed to produce valid documentation to be in the country. During the op #IllegalMining equipment was found abandoned including steel balls motors and other items believed to have been used in illicit mining activities. ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-17 05:57:37 UTC 1.4M followers, 4026 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, 1435 engagements

"#sapsLIM A 29yr-old male suspect is expected to appear before the Magatle Periodical Court today following his arrest in connection with the murder of a 22yr-old woman. The incident occurred on Friday 11/07 at Moletlane village within the Magatle policing area. The female victim sustained multiple stab wounds and injuries consistent with assault. #EndGBVF ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-15 03:54:41 UTC 1.4M followers, 2802 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, 2508 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, 6380 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, 1735 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, 1492 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, 5953 engagements

"#sapsFS New biological fluid detection dog reports for duty in the Free State: The #SAPS in the Free State proudly welcomes a new #K9 officer to its ranks: Bio Dog called Lady a 2yr-old Belgian Malinois who has officially joined the Kroonstad #K9Unit as a fully trained biological fluid detection dog. Lady steps into the large paw prints left by Bio Dog called Benji the legendary white and brown border collie with piercing blue eyes who served diligently across the province for ten years. Benji became a household name in the Free State and beyond for his remarkable ability to detect minute"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-04 07:12:45 UTC 1.4M followers, 7470 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, 4852 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, 1475 engagements

"#sapsHQ #ICYMI NATIONWIDE OPERATION SHANELA The #SAPS remains steadfast and resolute to combat and prevent crime through its intensified nationwide Shanela operations across the country. This weeks operations resulted in the arrest of XX XXX suspects from the period starting Monday XX June 2025 ending on Sunday XX July 2025. #OperationShanela #FightingCrime #PoliceVisibility #PartnershipPolicing ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-09 06:15:00 UTC 1.4M followers, 4529 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, 2697 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, 1603 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, 1956 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, 22.9K 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, 1702 engagements

"#sapsEC #SAPS Bethelsdorp is calling on the community of Ext XX in Bethelsdorp for any information that could assist Police in a murder investigation of a 12yr-old girl. According to preliminary reports at approximately 12:45 today SAPS Bethelsdorp responded to a complaint and proceeded to a bushy area along Foxglove Street Ext XX Bethelsdorp where the body with visible injuries of a 12yr-old girl was found. At this stage the cause of death is unknown and will be determined during the post-mortem. Info-D/WO Allison Adams on XXX XXX 0208 #EndGBVF #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-16 14:08:42 UTC 1.4M followers, 1817 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, 5952 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, 94.6K engagements

"#sapsLIM Police in Mankweng have launched a manhunt for two unknown suspects following the fatal shooting of a 50-year-old man along the R71 road near an overnight accommodation facility on Sunday night 06/07. Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation or lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact Sergeant Malemela at XXX XXX 8403. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ML"
@SAPoliceService on X 2025-07-07 17:21:07 UTC 1.4M followers, 4911 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, 2904 engagements