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# ![@SAPoliceService Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::320644276.png) @SAPoliceService SA Police Service 🇿🇦

SA Police Service 🇿🇦 posts on X about murder, for all, south africa, one hundred the most. They currently have XXXXXXXXX followers and XX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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### Social Influence

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**Social topic influence**
[murder](/topic/murder) #658, [for all](/topic/for-all) 2.33%, [south africa](/topic/south-africa) 2.33%, [one hundred](/topic/one-hundred) 1.16%, [tonga](/topic/tonga) 1.16%, [the north](/topic/the-north) 1.16%, [bolivia](/topic/bolivia) 1.16%, [pledge](/topic/pledge) 1.16%, [health](/topic/health) 1.16%, [hosted](/topic/hosted) XXXX%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"#sapsGP COUNTERFEIT GOODS RAIDS The Gauteng Counterfeit unit in collaboration with Brand Protectors Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) - Bylaws Public Order Police JHB Sedibeng Westrand and Commercial Crime unit has conducted a series of successful ops in JHB and Tshwane Districts targeting counterfeit and illicit goods from XX December to XX December 2025. During the ops police seized goods worth over R376 Million and a total of 63785 counterfeit items including consumables clothing shoes cellphone accessories and illicit honey. In Lenasia police seized 6014 counterfeit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999368240355475506)  2025-12-12T06:38Z 1.4M followers, 19.6K engagements


"#sapsFS The #SAPS Fezile Dabi District Commissioner Maj Gen Makubo led a multi-disciplinary #SaferFestiveSeason roadblock on the N1. The objectives of the roadblock were to search for unlicensed firearms identify stolen vehicles conduct immigration control search for drugs and illicit goods and check vehicle roadworthiness. Safety tips shared with road users. #RoadSafety #PoliceVisibility #PartnershipPolicing ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999424330229305348)  2025-12-12T10:21Z 1.4M followers, 14.7K engagements


"#sapsLIM Police in Mankweng Capricorn District have launched a manhunt for an unknown number of armed suspects following a fatal stabbing house robbery and attempted murder incidents at Mantjana Ga-Thoka village in Mankweng policing precinct in the early hours of Saturday 13/12. Anyone with information to contact Sergeant Malemela on XXX XXX 8403 / XXX XXX 9781. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/2000162505180533235)  2025-12-14T11:14Z 1.4M followers, 1986 engagements


"#sapsFS Bultfontein #sapsFCS Unit has welcomed the XX years' direct imprisonment #sentencing meted out recently against a 25yr-old rapist stepfather in the Theunissen Regional Court. Const Theo Weilbach of the Bultfontein Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit was assigned as the investigating officer. Working closely with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) I Maklein Constable Weilbach meticulously and tirelessly gathered all necessary evidence. The investigation led to the prompt arrest of the stepfather. #EndGBVF #ActAgainstAbuse ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1993991339973673368)  2025-11-27T10:32Z 1.4M followers, 1727 engagements


"#sapsKZN On Tuesday 02/12 Police in KwaZulu-Natal arrested a 35-year-old suspect in Verulam for being in possession of property suspected to be stolen and for being in possession of unlicensed firearms. Police recovered one (1) rifle with over one hundred round (100) rounds of ammunition. Members arrested one suspect who was in possession of an AK47 assault rifle with sixty (60) rounds of ammunition. Police are still searching for the second suspect. NP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1995871787813314735)  2025-12-02T15:04Z 1.4M followers, 40.8K engagements


"#sapsMP #SAPS Tonga arrested a 48yr-old man on allegations that he fatally stabbed his wife (43) a female Police Sergeant in the evening of Tuesday 02/12 around 18:00 in Ntunda near Tonga. The male suspect has been charged with murder. The knife was confiscated and will form part of the investigation. He is expected to appear before the Nkomazi Margistrate's Court in Tonga today 03/12. #EndGBVF #PoliceKillings ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1996138783184396781)  2025-12-03T08:45Z 1.4M followers, 3771 engagements


"#sapsNC A 25yr-old rapist from Danielskuil was recently sentenced to XX years' imprisonment for the rape and sexual assaults of five minors in Danielskuil between December 2019 and May 2020. The Danielskuil Regional Court found him guilty on two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. All cases were investigated by Constable Boitshepo Bele who was commended for her outstanding investigation by the District Commissioner of ZF Mgcawu Maj Gen Monica Sebili. #EndGBVF #Sentencing ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1996202782626349416)  2025-12-03T13:00Z 1.4M followers, 35.2K engagements


"#sapsMP 47yr-old Drug Dealer arrested on 04/12 at residential premises in Valencia Nelspruit. Drugs including XXXX kg of suspected crystal meth XXXX kg of suspected cocaine as well as R28 XXX cash seized. The suspect was charged for dealing in drugs. He is expected to appear before the Nelspruit Magistrates Court today 05/12. #DrugsOffTheStreets ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1996810187542233339)  2025-12-05T05:13Z 1.4M followers, 13.7K engagements


"#sapsHAWKS Millions worth of drugs were discovered at a clandestine laboratory in Makapanstad in the North West by members of the Serious Organised Crime Investigation based in the Western Cape together with Counter-narcotics and Gangs Western Cape. Six suspects aged between XX and XX were arrested. #DrugsOffTheStreets ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998064946110730595)  2025-12-08T16:19Z 1.4M followers, 19.4K engagements


"#sapsLIM HAPPENING TODAY As South Africa approaches the conclusion of #16DaysOfActivism for no violence against women and children #SAPS in Limpopo in partnership with the Department of Social Development is hosting a powerful #GBVF awareness programme at Bolivia Lodge in Polokwane: #EndGBV through empowerment inclusivity & equality for all women and children under the theme Letsema: Men Women Boys and Girls Working Together to End Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF). The event brought together a strong collective of leaders and stakeholders committed to building #SaferCommunities ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998369703450882555)  2025-12-09T12:30Z 1.4M followers, 4264 engagements


"#sapsWC Collaborative efforts of our police units and the Metro Police resulted in the recovery of stolen property following a hijacking in Manenberg on Tuesday 09/12. Members of the Makhaza #SAPS Hijacking Team together with the Metro Police swooped in and arrested four Zimbabwean males and one Bangladeshi. The stolen goods with an estimated value of R150 XXX were seized. The X suspects will appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates Court once charged. #PartnershipPolicing #FightingCrime #TrioCrimes ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998722973436448785)  2025-12-10T11:54Z 1.4M followers, 19K engagements


"#sapsFS The regional court magistrate Ms Gela sitting in Zastron found a 25yr-old accused Kamohelo Motseki guilty on a charge of murder and sentenced him to XX years imprisonment. #Sentencing ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998734504748319072)  2025-12-10T12:40Z 1.4M followers, 1498 engagements


"#sapsEC Tragedy struck at PhezukweWilo locality Wilo A/A in Mqanduli on Wednesday 10/12 when a 14-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed an 11-year-old boy using his fathers homemade firearm. A case of murder has been opened. Charges against the father cannot be ruled out. ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998839165534765286)  2025-12-10T19:36Z 1.4M followers, 4708 engagements


"#sapsWC As the #16DaysOfActivism campaign concluded on Wednesday stakeholders in the Garden Route District converged at the Eagles Nest Church Pacaltsdorp in George where representatives signed a pledge as a commitment in the fight against Gender-Based Violence for XXX days and beyond. The event was attended by several departments the Garden Route District Municipality representatives from Community Police Forums and Non-profit organizations. Activities included role-play a dialogue on GBVF and a debriefing on programs implemented during the XX Days of Activism campaign. It concluded with the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998982918702575774)  2025-12-11T05:07Z 1.4M followers, 1465 engagements


"#sapsKZN MORE BOOTS ON THE GROUND Today the #SAPS Deputy Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal Natal for Policing: Maj Gen Phumele Makoba welcomed new Constables who recently passed out from various SAPS training academies around the country. During this occasion the new Constables were also addressed by representatives from South African Police Union (SAPU) Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) and SAPS Anti-Corruption Unit. Major General Makoba's addres to the Constables was focused on maintaining the integrity of the South African Police Service. She further urged the newly recruited"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999050643256824152)  2025-12-11T09:36Z 1.4M followers, 4029 engagements


"#sapsFS Glen #SAPS in partnership with the local #CPF hosted a successful Womens Prayer Against Crime and the official closing ceremony of the #16DaysofActivism awareness campaign for No Violence Against Women and Children on 10/10 in Glen. The event aimed to unite the community in prayer strengthen awareness and encourage continuous action against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (#GBVF) during the festive season and beyond. #EndGBVF ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999090197099663713)  2025-12-11T12:13Z 1.4M followers, 1587 engagements


"#sapsLIM A 25-year-old male accused Tlhandluko Gift Chauke a resident at Gawula village under Giyani policing area was on Wednesday 10/12 sentenced to XX years' imprisonment by the Thohoyandou High Court for the murder of his 20-year-old girlfriend. The Investigating Officer Constable Nhlalala Shilenge is applauded for securing the conviction. #Sentencing #EndGBVF ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999124661804704136)  2025-12-11T14:30Z 1.4M followers, XXX engagements


"#sapsLIM A 25-year-old male accused Tlhandluko Gift Chauke a resident at Gawula village under Giyani policing area was on Wednesday 10/12 sentenced to XX years' imprisonment by the Thohoyandou High Court for the murder of his 20-year-old girlfriend. The Investigating Officer Constable Nhlalala Shilenge is applauded for securing the conviction. #Sentencing #EndGBVF ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999125220716617917)  2025-12-11T14:32Z 1.4M followers, 1240 engagements


"#sapsFS Six suspects arrested during a joint operation involving the SAPS local farmers and private security appeared in the Warden Magistrate court today following a violent house robbery at a farm near Warden on Friday 5/12. The case was postponed to 18/12 for formal bail application. ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999142809643729023)  2025-12-11T15:42Z 1.4M followers, 1107 engagements


"RT #sapsHQ The SAPS is offering a cash reward for anyone who has information on Jabulani Thabang Moyo who is #wanted in connection with the killing of two police officers in Roodepoort on Friday XX August 2025. We are putting a R150 XXX cash reward for anyone who can lead us to where he is. This criminal is very dangerous do not approach him he has no regard for life and we are warning anyone that has information to come forward and not approach this killer. Those who may have information on this case including the whereabouts of Moyo are encouraged to call Warrant Officer Rabosiwana from the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1954256414794223638)  2025-08-09T19:00Z 1.4M followers, 667.1K engagements


"#sapsKZN #SAPS in KwaZulu-Natal through #OperationShanela II has arrested X suspects aged between XX and XX for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammo. The arrests were a result of operations conducted by police officers at Ugu and Uthukela districts. The arrested suspects were due to appear at various courts on Monday 08/12 facing charges of being in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammo. #FightingCrime #GunsOffTheStreets ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998027487280758813)  2025-12-08T13:50Z 1.4M followers, 3078 engagements


"#sapsHQ SPEAKER NOTES GENERAL FANNIE MASEMOLA SAULSVILLE XX DECEMBER 2025 We gather this afternoon at the crime scene where twelve people lost their lives and thirteen others are still in hospital receiving medical treatment. Three suspects are still at large but our detectives and uniformed police are working around the clock to find these killers. In the Atteridgeville police station precinct from the start of this financial year starting X April 2025 we have shutdown XXX illegal and unlicensed shebeens and taverns. XX of those were closed down in the last four weeks and our members are"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998038493348430160)  2025-12-08T14:34Z 1.4M followers, 10.5K engagements


"#sapsHQ SPEAKER NOTES GENERAL FANNIE MASEMOLA BRAKPAN XX DECEMBER 2025 We have earlier this evening met with the investigating team on the murder case of Mr Marius Van Der Merwe together with IPID that has been investigating the murder case of Duduza where an African males body was found dumped in a dam in 2022. We are meeting with the family of Mr Marius Van Der Merwe to brief them on how far we are with investigations into his murder. We will be confirming to the family that we do believe that we have found the vehicle used in the murder of Mr Marius Van Der Merwe. On the evening of the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998090485114478709)  2025-12-08T18:01Z 1.4M followers, 45.1K engagements


"#sapsMP A multidisciplinary team comprising the Middelburg #SAPS #FlyingSquad Nkangala District Anti-Hijacking Team and Waterval Boven SAPS arrested a 43yr-old foreign national with over XXX passports and a large sum of cash during a stop and search on 08/12 in Waterval Boven. ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1998655561466851468)  2025-12-10T07:26Z 1.4M followers, 35.9K engagements


"#sapsGP LEADING FROM THE FRONT #SAPS Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Tommy Mthombeni led yet another successful multidisciplinary High-Density #OperationShanela II in Jeppe policing precinct JHB District. A stolen NP200 vehicle reported stolen at Wierdabrug police station in December 2021 was recovered at a roadblock. Three vehicles with tampered engines were impounded. XX undocumented persons apprehended one arrest for drunk and driving and one for possession of drugs. Seven liquor outlets closed down for non-compliance with the regulations. One unlicensed firearm with a filed off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999046251325579398)  2025-12-11T09:19Z 1.4M followers, 19K engagements


"A 26yr-old male suspect was arrested in Grassy Park for contravention of Medicine and Related Substances Act alongside a 40yr-old male who was found with XX dagga edibles. The 40yr-old suspect was charged for dealing in dagga. Both suspects will appear before the Wynberg Magistrates Court soon. ME A 26yr-old male suspect was also arrested in Grassy Park for contravention of Medicine and Related Substances Act. The suspect will appear before the Wynberg Magistrates Court soon. ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999066763921600996)  2025-12-11T10:40Z 1.4M followers, 7256 engagements


"RT #sapsGP Help #SAPS Katlehong find #missing teen. 17yr-old Junior Maruping was reportedly last seen by his mother on 12/11 when he left his home and has not been seen since. At the time of his disappearance he was wearing a black hat blue T-Shirt and black tracksuit pants and black shoes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is requested to contact the Investigating Officer from Katlehong #sapsFCS Unit D/Sgt NC Mdladlamba on XXX XXX 3600. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999391134146040272)  2025-12-12T08:09Z 1.4M followers, 1420 engagements


"#sapsFS Bloemfontein High Court sentenced Thabiso Andries Hoye to XX years' imprisonment for September 2024 murder of his girlfriend at Bainsvlei. The Court also declared Thabiso unfit to possess a firearm. #EndGBVF #Sentencing ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999419993302401094)  2025-12-12T10:04Z 1.4M followers, 1407 engagements


"#sapsWC Two suspects aged XX and XX arrested in separate incidents on drugs and firearm related charges during #OperationLockdown III in Athlone and Ravensmead respectively. Unlicensed firearm and drugs seized. #PoliceVisibility ME"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999471410352390205)  2025-12-12T13:28Z 1.4M followers, 1638 engagements


"#sapsLIM HAPPENING NOW The funeral service of Constable Tlhonolofatso Fredens Machete (31) is underway in Mopye village Red vulture Sports ground in Mopani District Bolobedu South. Constable Machete was allegedly shot and killed by a fellow police officer a Sergeant during a domestic dispute after which the Sergeant took his own life. Deputy Minister of police Mr Cassel Mathale will deliver the eulogy. In attendance is also the Deputy Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo: Support Service Major General FM Sebola Sekhukhune District Commissioner Major General Lehabe Metsi Deputy District"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999731511906439543)  2025-12-13T06:42Z 1.4M followers, 9249 engagements


"#sapsFS Police in Theunissen are investigating a case of child abandonment after a newborn infant was discovered and rescued yesterday afternoon near the hiking spot on the R30 Theunissen. Anyone with information that may assist in locating the mother or any family members of the infant to contact Detective Captain Motaung on XXX XXX 5093. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999746686466351450)  2025-12-13T07:42Z 1.4M followers, 2884 engagements


"#sapsKZN KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Organized Crime Narcotics officers have dismantled a drug syndicate when they arrested two foreign nationals and a local woman for possession and dealing in drugs at Umzinto on Friday 12/12. The estimated value of the recovered drugs is R1.6 million. #DrugsOffTheStreets ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999769722728935844)  2025-12-13T09:13Z 1.4M followers, 6879 engagements


"#sapsGP SAPS in the Gauteng Province continue in its steadfast commitment to providing a safe secure and peaceful festive season for all residents and visitors. Police officers continue to embark on patrol duties around shopping malls as part of efforts to deter crime and ensure public safety by conducting visibility to create a sense of security for shoppers and a deterrent for criminals. The deployed members handed out promotional material and pamphlets with safety tips regarding issues like extortion and educating the shoppers on how to be safe and cautious during this busy season. These"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/1999804971722629555)  2025-12-13T11:33Z 1.4M followers, 15K engagements


"#sapsMP Three Mozambican nationals aged between XX and XX were arrested on the N12 in Delmas for possession of unwrought gold with an estimated street value of R800 XXX and for Contravention of the Immigration Act. Meanwhile a 27-year-old Zimbabwean national was charged with bribery after attempting to secure the release of the suspects by offering police R 5000-00. ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/2000071915273171326)  2025-12-14T05:14Z 1.4M followers, 29.9K engagements


"#sapsLIM The Provincial Missing Person Unit has made a breakthrough in the apprehension of a 24-year-old male suspect in connection with the murder of a man believed to be 30-year-old Reuben Myrberg who was reported missing on Thursday 27/11. Police have registered a case of murder and house robbery against the suspect who will appear at a local Magistrates court soon. ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/2000075142722932962)  2025-12-14T05:27Z 1.4M followers, 1949 engagements


"#sapsNW On Friday 12/12 Stilfontein Police seized explosives during #OperationShanela X hidden in a motor vehicle travelling on the N12 between Stilfontein and Klerksdorp. Three male suspects aged between XX and XX were arrested for possession of explosives according to the Explosives Act XX of 1956 section 28(1). ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/2000144206539497949)  2025-12-14T10:01Z 1.4M followers, 8239 engagements


"#sapsFS The Zamdela detectives seek the public's assistance in tracing suspects involved in the murder of a 65-year-old woman from Harry Gwala section Zamdela on Friday 12/12. Anyone with information to contact Lieutenant Colonel Mokhele on XXX XXX 6199. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/2000238650093715665)  2025-12-14T16:17Z 1.4M followers, 1605 engagements


"#sapsMP Five suspects were arrested for various charges including contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa and assault on Police during a #SaferFestiveSeason operation in Ermelo on Sunday 14/12. #PoliceVisibility ML"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SAPoliceService/status/2000439123459596347)  2025-12-15T05:33Z 1.4M followers, XXX engagements