Daily Archives: May 4, 2026

Zero tolerance crime crack down under Operation Shanela II

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Picture: The police spill home-made beer/Supplied  

By STAFF REPORTER

4 May 2026 – Zero tolerance policing in the Northern Cape resulted in the arrest of 163 individuals during a week-long operation that commenced from 27 April until 3 May 2026. Disruptive actions and coordinated interventions aimed at combating crime in identified hotspots were executed in all five districts in the province.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said during the operation, numerous premises were searched, while a total of 2 950 individuals and 1 365 vehicles were also searched. Ehlers said operational actions included stop-and-search actions, high-visibility patrols, Vehicle Check Points (VCPs) and roadblocks.

“Detectives conducted tracing operations that resulted in the arrest of several wanted suspects who had been evading law enforcement for various offences. Compliance inspections were carried out at liquor outlets, second-hand goods dealers, scrapyards, recycling facilities, firearm dealerships, informal businesses, mines and farms to ensure adherence to relevant legislation.

“As a result, several unlicensed liquor outlets were shut down due to non-compliance and violation of various regulations. In total, 163 suspects were arrested for offences including drug-related crimes, illegal liquor trading, property related crimes, attempted murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm,” she said.

Ehlers further said large quantities of alcohol and drugs as well as dangerous weapons and copper cables were confiscated during the operations. She added that several events commemorating Freedom Day and Workers’ Day were successfully policed with no serious incidents reported.

“The Provincial and District management, welcomed the successful results of the operation and commended the multi-agency collaboration that ensured that law and order is maintained and communities are safe,” said Ehlers.

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A man ‘shot’ dead his wife, son amid argument

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

4 May 2026 – The police in Olifantshoek are investigating two cases of murder and one case of attempted murder after a shooting incident that occurred during the early hours on Sunday, 3 May 2026. It is alleged that a man (54) and his wife (51) were at a friend’s house when an argument ensued between them. 

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said their son (26) reportedly arrived and intervened. Ehlers said it is believed that a man fired several shots, leaving his wife and son dead.

“A woman (36) was injured and transported to hospital for treatment. The suspect then reportedly fled to the home of a friend, where he allegedly sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital for treatment, where he was placed under arrest and is currently under police guard.

“Investigations continue,” she said.

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SAPS uses sport to strengthen community involvement

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

4 May 2026 – In an effort to strengthen community involvement and raise public awareness of youth at risk in crime involvement, a Sport Against Crime mini-tournament was held at the Louisvale dorp Sports Ground in Hou-jou-bek, Louisevale dorp, on Sunday. The initiative, spearheaded by the Northern Cape Provincial Head of Proactive Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi, together with the Chairperson of Provincial Community Police Board, Clement Baai, aimed to unite key stakeholders and the local community through the power of sport.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Constable Rowan Bacela said the event was supported by stakeholders from various government departments, including the Department of Social Development, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison. Bacela said this includes the Northern Cape Provincial and District Community Policing structures.

“The programme was officiated by the Provincial Head for Pro-Active Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopaledi. Proceedings commenced with a devotion, prayer and welcoming by Colonel Seipethlo, the District Visible Policing Coordinator. The purpose of the day was outlined by Mzi Jele, the Provincial Assistant Director for Safety Promotions from the Department Transport Safety and Liaison.

“The messages of support were rendered by Lynn De Wee, the acting District Social Work Manager, from the Department of Social Development and Mr Clement Baai, the Chairperson of the Provincial CPF board,” he said.

Bacela further said exceptional sportsmanship and friendships were displayed among the youth participating in the netball and soccer games that were held on the day. He added that River City FC and Shining Stars netball team were crowned as champions for the soccer and netball games respectively.

Meanwhile, the ZF Mgcawu District Commissioner, Major General Monica Sibili concluded the program by delivering a sincere vote of thanks.

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Monna o tlhokofetse morago ga go gogolwa ke metsi

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Ka REGINALD KANYANE

4 Motseganong 2026 – Dipula tse di maatla kwa porofenseng ya Kapa Bokone ka Laboraro, di ile tsa tlogela mafelo a le mantsi a tletse metsi le go sa tsamaege kwa sedikeng sa John Taolo Gaetswe. Go ile ga nna le dipego tsa gore banna bangwe ba le babedi ba ile ba gogolwa ke metsi ka Labone fa ba ne ba leka go kgabaganya borogo jo bo neng bo khurumeditswe ke metsi kwa motseng wa Metswetsaneng.

Setlhopa sa phaloso sa porofense le lekala la sepodisi la K9 go tswa kwa Kuruman, se ile sa thankgolola letsema la phaloso le go batlana le banna ba.

Sebueledi sa sepodisi kwa porofenseng ya Kapa Bokone, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers are setlhopa sa phaloso sa K9 sa kwa Upington, e tla nna karolo ya letsema leno mo letsatsing la gompieno. Ehlers are setlhopa se, se ile sa fitlhelela setopo sa monna wa dingwaga di le 44 ka letsatsi la Tshipi ka ura ya bongwe mo motshegareng.

“Letsholo-patlo la go batlana le setopo se sengwe se go dumelwang fa se nwetse la tswelela mo letsatsing la gompieno. Sepodisi sa kwa Mothibistad se butse kgetsi ya morago ga loso. Sepodisi se boa se ikuela go baagi go dula ba le malala-a-laotswe ka dinako tsotlhe. Re kopa gore ba efoge mafelo a amilweng ke morwalela.

“Re ikuela gore baagi ba efoge marogo ga mmogo le mafelo a amilweng ke morwalela,” Ehlers wa tlhalosa.

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Ngwana o nwetse kwa Mokassa 2

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Setshwantsho-papiso: Ngwana o nwetse mo metsing kwa Mokassa

KA OBAKENG MAJE  

4 Motsheganong 2026 – Go begwa fa go na le ngwana o a letseng a nwetse mo metsing mo letsatsing la maabane kwa motseng wa Mokassa 2, gaufi le Taung. Go ya ka dipego, ngwana o, o ile a wela mo khuting e e neng e tletse metsi morago ga dipula tse di maatla.

Go begwa fa khuti e, e ne ya epiwa ke rakonteraka mongwe ka motsi wa fa a ne a tabola mmu kwa lefelong leo. Go ya ka dipego, batlhankela ba sepodisi ba lekala le le sapang, ga ba kgona go ntsha ngwana o mo letsatsing la maabane ka ntlha ya boteng jwa metsi.  

Fela go solofetswe fa go ntshiwa ga ngwana o, go tla tswelediwa mo letsatsing la gompieno.

Kgabagare, sebueledi sa sepodisi mono Bokone Bophirima, Colonel Adele Myburgh, o ikuela go baagi go nna kelo-tlhoko fa ba feta kwa matamong ga mmogo le melapo e farologaneng, gonne e phophoma ka metsi. Myburgh are gape ditsela di le dintsi ga di tsamaege ka ntlha ya dipula tse di maatla segolo bogolo jang mo sedikeng sa Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati le kwa porofenseng ya Kapa Bokone.

“Fa e sale maabane mo mosong, lekala la mapodisi le le sapang, le ntse le tsweleditse thulaganyo ya go falosa bakgweetsi bangwe ba dijanaga ba ba neng ba gaeletswe. Bangwe ba ile ba tsewa ke metsi, fela go fitlha ga jaana ga gona ope o latlhetsweng ke botshelo.

“Baagi ba kopiwa go tsenya tirisong maano a tshireletso jaaka go sa fete mo tseleng e e tswetsweng ka ntlha ya metsi a mantsi. Pele ga o ka tsena mo metsi, ela tlhoko gore a boteng jwa ona bo bo kae. Fa o tla gaelelwa kwa molapong o tletseng metsi, dirisa maoto pele go ka tsamaya, gonne seo se tla go thusa gore o se bone dikgobalo mo tlhogong le mo mmeleng wa gago,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.

Myburgh are fa go ka diragala gore o wele mo metsing, mme o se kgone go tswa, se tseya-tsege. Myburgh are baagi ba rotloediwa go efoga go nwa metsi ao.

“Dula o beile tlhogo ya gago kwa godimo ga metsi gore o se nwele, mme o rage-rage ka maoto ekare o kgweetsa biesekele. Dukulusa matsogo a gago ka nako e le nngwe. Itse gore go bokete go sapa mo metsing a bulegileng go feta jaaka o dira mo metsing a emeng jaaka mo swimming pool.

“Seo se raya gore o tla lapa ka bonako, mme seo se lebise kwa mathateng. Fa o sapa mo melapong kgotsa mo metsing a seretse, go tla nna thata go bona batho ba ba sapang kwa tlase ga metsi. Fa o sapa kwa lefelong le metsi a leng mantsi mo go lone kgotsa kwa bokopanelong jwa melapo, go bonolo gore o tsewe ke metsi,” Myburgh wa tlhalosa.

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