By AGISANANG SCUFF
28 August 2026 – An inter-provincial cross border roadblock was held by the Northern Cape and Eastern Cape South African Police Service (SAPS) in partnership with the provincial traffic of the respective provinces on the N9/N10 road between Noupoort and Middleburg on 27 August 2026. The roadblock was an extension of the multi- disciplinary crime prevention initiatives held between the two provinces that share borders to curb trans-provincial crimes such as drug and human trafficking, stock theft, truck or motor vehicle hijacking and ensure adherence to the National Road Traffic Regulations.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Constable Rowan Bacela said in attendance at the roadblock were members from the Pixley Ka Seme District Youth Desk, SAPS from the Pixley Ka Seme District office, Provincial components, local SAPS members and the Northern Cape Road Safety, and the Northern Cape Gambling and Liquor Board.
Bacela said during the roadblock a total of 427 vehicles were stopped and searched, 11 fines issued for violations of road traffic regulations amounting to R13 800 and 15 firearms were inspected and verified. He said one trailer was confiscated and enquiry docket was registered for further investigation.
āThe roadblock also served as an opportunity to raised awareness on road safety by issuing pamphlets to motorists and road users,ā he said.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended the police, all law enforcement agencies, government and community partners who participated in the operation.
āWe remain committed to strengthening partnerships with our community and external stakeholders to address crime effectively and ensure the safety of all motorists and tourists visiting our province.
āSAPS will continue to conduct intelligence driven operations, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, to prevent and combat crime and to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice,ā she said.
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