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244 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela

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By AGISANANG SCUFF

9 June 2025- The police in Northern Cape said high density multi-disciplinary operation, Operation Shanela, remains steadfast and intentional in its quest to stabilize crime in high crime areas throughout the province. The police said a week long operations in the province, has netted 244 persons for various crimes including murder, attempted murder, rape, assault GBH, dealing in drugs and illegal dealing in liquor.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson,

Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said detectives also executed tracing operations during which 63 wanted suspects were apprehended for evading arrests or failing to honour court appearances. Gamieldien said compliance inspections at numerous liquor outlets, second-hand dealers, recyclers, informal business establishments, hostels and unlicensed liquor outlets were conducted.

“Disruptive actions included roadblocks, VCPs, intensified blue light patrols, high visibility actions at shopping malls and complexes. Large volumes of alcoholic beverages were seized, while homebrewed concoctions were destroyed during compliance inspections at illegal liquor outlets.

“Drugs were also seized during stop and searches as well raids at identified locations. This week also seen numerous social crime prevention initiatives and programmes conducted at schools as part of the Child Protection Week campaign,” she said.

Gamieldien further said police convened community meetings to encourage collaboration between law enforcement and the community to prevent and combat crime. She added that, illicit cigarettes were also seized during a joint operation on 6 June 2025, in Rosedale amounting to almost R1.8 million.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola and the Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Limakatso Koloi, together with stakeholders and departments hosted a very successful Crime Indaba in Mothibistad. Otola cited that, Operation Shanela will continue to promote better relationships between law enforcement and the community.

“We encourage cooperation and collaboration in crime prevention efforts. We highly appreciate and commend the support and assistance of all external stakeholders in this collective fight against crime,” she said.

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More than 1000 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela

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By OBAKENG MAJE

18 March 2025 – More than 1227 suspects were arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela. The suspects were amongst others, arrested for rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary at residential and business premises, possession of drugs, theft out of/from motor vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said of the 1227 arrested suspects, 424 were wanted for contact crimes such as murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and common, as well as house and business robberies. Mokgwabone said they were held during detectives’ suspect raiding operations.  

“Furthermore, a total of 28 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing by Immigration Officials. The arrests were effected through execution of several actions, which included stop and searches, roadblocks, patrols, vehicle check points, visiting and inspecting of licensed liquor premises, Second-hand goods dealers, tracing of wanted suspects and many others. 

“In Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom on 14 March 2025, a fine of R1000 was imposed on a man (33), after he was found transporting liquor without a delivery note. Moreover, a joint roadblock on the R509 (Potchefstroom/Carletonville) road, resulted in the issuing of fines worth R6200 to eight motorists for road traffic related offences,” he said.

Mokgwabone further said items such as 95 ammunition, three firearms, three vehicles and a variety of drugs, were confiscated during the operations. He added that Operation Shanela will continue to bring more perpetrators to book as part of ensuring that the communities are and feel safe.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, congratulated the police and other stakeholders for their continuous support in fighting crime in the province to ensure the safety and security of the inhabitants.

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More than 180 suspects nabbed for various crimes

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By OBAKENG MAJE

17 February 2025- More than 180 suspects were arrested for crimes, including attempted murder, assault GBH, illegal dealing in drugs and liquor during week-long disruptive actions. The detectives also embarked on tracing operations to trace wanted suspects.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson,

Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said these actions resulted in the confiscation of a significant amount of liquor and drugs, such as dagga, Tik, and Mandrax. Ehlers said multiple roadblocks, vehicle check points, high visibility patrols, and stop and search actions were executed during which 5614 persons and 2157 vehicles were searched.

“Compliance inspections were conducted at liquor outlets, second-hand goods dealers, scrapyards, and recyclers, as well as informal businesses, which led to the closure of 12 unlicensed liquor outlets and the destruction of homemade concoctions.

“In an effort to ensure rural safety, a total of 78 farms were visited by police together with officials from the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Labour.

“Several community outreach programmes were conducted to create awareness regarding child safety and crimes related to gender-based violence and femicide,” she said.

Ehlers further said these actions will continue unabated, and communities are encouraged to share valuable information and to continue aiding the police by reporting incidents via the MySAPS app or 08600 10111. She added that the police will continue to display a zero-tolerance approach and together with other government departments, will clamp down on priority crimes in hotspot areas across all five districts in the province.

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More than 17 suspects arrested for evading courts

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

14 February 2025- More than 17 suspects, who have been on the run from the police for various offences such as murder, pointing of firearm, assault GBH, theft, robbery, assault common, and contravention of protection orders, were arrested. The suspects have allegedly been evading court appearances and court orders.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said all suspects were arrested at their respective residences in and around Roodepan. Sam said they will appear in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court soon.

“The police are encouraging the public to rate the police efforts in fighting crime by participating in the RATE OUR SERVICE online survey to assist the police in improving services.

“Information relating to crime can be reported via the MySAPS App or 08600 10111 and will be treated confidentially,” he said.

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More than 1000 suspects nabbed for various crimes during Operation Shanela

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

11 February 2025- More than 1051 suspects were arrested for various crimes around the North West province during the high density Operation Shanela that was conducted between 3 and 9 February 2025. The operations conducted by police and other law enforcement agencies, led to the arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises.

The North West police spokesperson, Captain Mpho Manyoba said this includes possession of drugs and theft out of/from motor vehicles, among others. Manyoba said of the 1051 arrests, 430 were affected during detectives’ suspect raiding operations. 

“Additionally, 65 suspected undocumented foreign nationals were taken in for processing by immigration officials after failing to prove their legal status in the country.

“In Ikageng Township, near Potchefstroom, the operation by the provincial office and Ikageng Police Station personnel, as well as BIU Security on 7 February 2025, resulted in the arrest of five suspects and confiscation of drugs that included mandrax and crystal meth,” she said.

Manyoba further said, liquor was confiscated after two illegal liquor outlets were shut down at Sonderwater and Extension 9. She added that, all operational arrests were effected through the execution of several actions, which included stop and searches, roadblocks, patrols, vehicle check points (VCPs), visiting and inspecting of licensed liquor premises.

“We also conducted a search on second-hand goods dealers, tracing of wanted suspects and many others. The operations also culminated in the confiscation of a variety of drugs, liquor, seven dangerous weapons, a hand gun, 150 cell phones, vehicle parts, unwrought precious metals, tobacco products and three vehicles,” said Manyoba.

Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, congratulated members, units and other stakeholders for their continuous support in fighting crime in the province to ascertain that citizens are and feel safe.

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Safer Season Operations To Continue Unabated

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By REGINALD KANYANE

6 January 2025- The police in Northern Cape said safer festive season operations will continue unabated. The police said as the festive season celebrations wind down, they will continue to squeeze the space for criminals to operate.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said during week long disruptive actions across all five districts in the province, a total of 230 suspects were arrested for crimes including murder, attempted murder, rape, assault GBH, dealing in drugs, possession of drugs and illegal dealing in liquor.

Ehlers said a zero tolerance approach by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in collaboration with other government departments and law enforcement agencies to address priority crimes resulted in these arrests and confiscation of drugs, alcohol, dangerous weapons and money believed to be the proceeds of crime.

“In Kakamas, two suspects were arrested after dagga with an estimated value of R31 500, was found in their possession. Disruptive actions included roadblocks, vehicle check points, high visibility patrols, and stop and search actions, which resulted in the search of 8 993 persons and 4442 vehicles.

“A total of 13 arrests were executed for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Compliance inspections were conducted at liquor outlets, second-hand goods dealers, scrapyards, and recyclers. This led to the closure of 20 unlicensed liquor outlets,” she said.

Ehlers further said traffic flow is expected to increase as holidaymakers return home. She added that hence, the police urge all motorists to adhere to road traffic rules and to practice road safety at all times.

“Communities are encouraged to share valuable information and to continue aiding the police by reporting incidents via the MySAPS app or 08600 10111,” said Ehlers.

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More than 948 suspects arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela

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By REGINALD KANYANE

25 November 2024- More than 948 suspects were arrested for various crimes in the North West during Operation Shanela. The operation was conducted by the police and other law enforcement agencies between 18 until 24 November 2024.

The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Amanda Funani said, the suspects were amongst others, arrested for illicit mining, rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises. Funani said these include possession of drugs, theft out of/from motor vehicles and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

“Out of the 948 arrested suspects, 439 were wanted for contact crimes like murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), assault common, illicit mining, house robbery and business robbery.

“Two hundred and fifty-nine, were arrested during Detectives’ suspect raiding operations. Additionally, 64 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing,” she said.

Funani further said the arrests were effected through execution of several actions, which included stop and searches, roadblocks, patrols, vehicle check points, visiting and inspecting of licensed liquor premises, second-hand goods dealers and many others. 

She added that the operations also culminated in the confiscation of a variety of drugs, dangerous weapons, computers, laptops, counterfeit goods, 9 cell phones, illegal cigarettes, 29 ammunition, four firearms, copper cable, liquor and four vehicles.

“During the operations, 14 illegal liquor outlets or shebeens were shut down. The Operation Shanela continues to yield more positive results,” said Funani.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated the police and other stakeholders for their continuous support in fighting crime in the province and for making sure that the citizens are protected.

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Over 800 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela

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By REGINALD KANYANE

More than 800 suspects were arrested for various offenses between 12 and 18 August 2024. The suspects were amongst others, arrested for rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises.

This also includes possession of drugs, theft out of/from motor vehicles and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said, of the 828 arrested, 288 were wanted for contact crimes like murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), assault common, house robbery and business robbery, while 388 were held during Detectives suspect raiding operations.  

“Additionally, 102 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing. The arrests were effected through execution of several actions, which included stop and searches, road blocks, patrols, vehicle check points, visiting and inspecting of licensed liquor premises.

“They were also effected during a raid at Second-hand goods dealers, tracing of wanted suspects and many others. The operations also culminated in the confiscation of a variety of drugs, dangerous weapons, explosives, 4 cell phones, nine ammunition, a firearm, liquor and three vehicles,” she said.

Funani further said during the operations, three illegal liquor outlets or shebeens were shut down. She added that in the Inter-Provincial Roadblock held on the N12 road by Gauteng and North West on 16 August 2024, a total of six suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing, while 438 persons and 191 vehicles were stopped and searched.

“In addition, more than 90 fines were issued to motorists. Different safety tips pamphlets were distributed,” said Funani.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, commended members, units and other law enforcement agencies for successful operation Shanela that resulted in the arrests of the suspects. Kwena thanked the law enforcement agencies for always putting the safety of North West people first and for dedicating time to Operation Shanela.

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More than 800 suspects nabbed for various crimes during Operation Shanela  

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI 

More than 820 suspects were arrested for various crimes during Operation Shanela. The suspects were amongst others, arrested for rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises, possession of drugs, theft out of/from motor vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

The North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said out of 820 arrested suspects, 288 were wanted for contact crimes such as murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), assault common and other crimes such as house robbery and business robbery. 

Funani further said 388 suspects were held during detective suspect raiding operations. She added that 108 suspected undocumented persons were taken in for processing.

“The arrests were effected through execution of several actions, which included stop and searches, road blocks, patrols, vehicle check points, visiting and inspecting of licensed liquor premises, second-hand goods dealers and tracing of wanted suspects, among others.   

“The operations also culminated in the confiscation of a variety of drugs, dangerous weapons, explosives, four ammunition, a firearm, liquor and six vehicles. During the operations, three illegal liquor outlets or shebeens were shut down,” said Funani.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the police, units and other law enforcement agencies for successful operation Shanela that resulted in the arrests of 820 suspects for various crimes in the province between 22 and 28 July 2024. Kwena thanked the law enforcement agencies for always putting first the safety of people and for dedicating their time to Operation Shanela.

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More than 793 suspects nabbed during Operation Shanela 

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By REGINALD KANYANE  

More than 793 suspects were arrested during Operation Shanela which was conducted around the province starting from 15 to 21 July 2024. The suspects were amongst others, arrested for rape, murder, assault GBH, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises, theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle, theft out of / from motor vehicle and 54 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said of the 793 arrested suspects, 347 were wanted for contact crimes like murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to do Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), assault common, house robbery and business robbery. Myburgh said 29 undocumented persons were taken in for processing.

“The arrests were effected through execution of several actions, which included stop and searches, road blocks, vehicle check points, visiting and inspecting of 56 licensed liquor premises, 13 Second-hand goods dealers, tracing of wanted suspects and many others. 

“The operation also resulted in the confiscation of a variety of drugs, dangerous weapons, four handguns and ammunition, three vehicles, liquor, tobacco products, and 11kg of copper cables,” she said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, congratulated the police for these successes and thanked the police for working tirelessly in keeping suspects behind bars.

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