The Mayor of Moretele Local Municipality, Councillor Masango George Manyike, has praised the Makapanstad South African Police Service and the Hawks Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation for their quick and coordinated operation that resulted in the arrest of 6 suspects and the discovery of drugs worth millions in Makapanstad. The operation was carried out by…
A multidisciplinary policing operation in Tshwane has resulted in the arrest of 347 suspects and the confiscation of liquor during a high impact Operation Shanela deployment in the Brooklyn and Lyttelton precincts on Saturday, 6 December 2025. This achievement follows a well planned and coordinated effort led by the Tshwane District Commissioner, Major General Samuel…
In a powerful demonstration of integrated law enforcement, a high-impact Operation Shanela deployment descended upon the Wonderboompoort and Pretoria North areas this past Saturday, culminating in the arrest of 310 suspects and a significant seizure of illicit goods in a meticulously planned, 48-hour blitz. The operation, a continuation of the national crime-combatting initiative, was spearheaded…
On Saturday, 29 November 2025, at about 09:00, members of the SAPS in Atteridgeville were carrying out routine crime prevention patrols along the R511 when they observed a suspicious Mercedes-Benz Sprinter travelling towards Hartbeespoortdam. The officers stopped the vehicle and approached it with caution. The occupants were asked to step out with their luggage so…
The South African Police Service in Pretoria North is investigating a shooting that happened at about 06:30 on Wednesday morning at the Areyeng bus stop on Paul Kruger Street in Pretoria North. According to the information available, a 38-year-old man was driving north in a white Kia sedan when he stopped, got out with a…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane continued its fight against crime through an integrated, zero-tolerance Operation Shanela held on Thursday, 13 November 2025, in the Mamelodi-West and Mamelodi-East policing areas. The operation forms part of SAPS Tshwane’s ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities across the city. It was led by District Commissioner Major-General…
The Department of Basic Education has praised the smooth running of the matric finals, addressing concerns over Maths papers and urging communities to protect schools as zones of peace. PRETORIA – The 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations have reached the halfway point with a strong record of “stability, integrity, and efficiency,” according to the Department…
In a massive multidisciplinary takedown, SAPS and partner agencies arrested 328 suspects for crimes ranging from murder to illegal gambling, while also shutting down non-compliant liquor outlets. PRETORIA – In a decisive show of force, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Tshwane arrested a staggering 328 suspects during a high-density Operation Shanela conducted in the…
At a major UN conference in Qatar, Social Development Minister Nokuzola Tolashe outlines South Africa’s strategy to use social grants as a springboard to employment, particularly for the youth. DOHA, QATAR – South Africa is leveraging a global stage to showcase its evolving approach to social welfare, moving from pure grant distribution to a model that…
A unique government-led partnership, attracting international attention, is piloting a programme to provide grant recipients with the skills and assets to generate their own income. PRETORIA – In a significant step towards breaking the cycle of poverty, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is championing an innovative project designed to help social grant recipients build…
