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37 unlicensed liquor outlets closed for non-compliance violations

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Picture: Police destroying home-made beer/Supplied  

By AGISANANG SCUFF

14 September 2026 – The police in the Northern Cape arrested 201 suspects for various serious offences during intensified Operation Shanela II operations conducted across the province from 7 until 13 September 2026. The high-density, multi-disciplinary operations were conducted across all five districts in collaboration with the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Department of Home Affairs, Department of Health, Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, Department of Social Development, Department of Small Business Development, as well as other government departments and law enforcement agencies.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said as part of the intensified crime prevention and enforcement operations, 7 223 persons and 3 126 vehicles were stopped and searched. Litabe said compliance inspections were also conducted at licensed liquor outlets, second-hand goods dealers, scrapyards, formal and informal businesses, mines, government institutions and other identified establishments.

“A total of 37 unlicensed liquor outlets were closed for various non-compliance violations. The operations resulted in arrests for a range of serious offences, including possession of drugs and illegal firearms, illegal dealing in liquor, dealing in drugs, murder, business and residential robbery and assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH).

“This includes common assault, attempted murder, malicious damage to property, burglary at business and residential premises, contraventions of the Immigration Act, as well as other serious crimes,” he said.

Litabe further said the police and participating law enforcement partners also confiscated thousands of litres of liquor, cellular phones, copper cables, dangerous weapons, drugs and dagga, as well as one vehicle during the operations.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, commended SAPS members and all participating departments and law enforcement agencies for their commitment and continued support in strengthening the fight against crime. Otola added that sustained, high-density and multidisciplinary operations remain a critical component of the SAPS Reset Agenda, particularly in strengthening police visibility, disrupting criminal networks and reclaiming communities from criminal elements.

“We further acknowledge the invaluable contribution of communities, whose cooperation and information remain critical to the success of policing operations and the prevention and detection of crime. The successful outcomes of these operations demonstrate our unwavering commitment to intensifying the fight against crime and ensuring that our communities are safe and feel safe.

“We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement and government partners, as well as our communities, to disrupt criminality and ensure that justice prevails,” she said.

Otola said the Northern Cape SAPS will continue to conduct intelligence-driven and high-density operations throughout the province, targeting identified crime hotspots, wanted suspects and establishments that facilitate criminal activities.

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413 suspects nabbed during Operation Paseka

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By REGINALD KANYANE

1 April 2026 – Over 413 suspects were arrested for a multitude of offences across the Northern Cape during Operation Paseka under the auspices of Shanela II conducted by the police in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies from 23 March until 29 March 2026. The multi-disciplinary teams from all five districts in the province worked in close cooperation with traffic police, Department of Home Affairs, Department of Transport, Department of Social Development, Department of Labour and Community Policing Structures.  

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Thabo Litabe said these integrated, intelligence-driven operations were led by senior officers at provincial and district level and station commanders with the aim of asserting the authority of the state. Litabe said the arrests were effected for offences such as dealing in drugs, illegal dealing in liquor, possession of drugs, illegal possession of firearms, attempted murder, business robbery and robbery at residential premises.

He further said these include murder, assault with intent to cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH), common assault, housebreaking at residential premises, business burglary

, malicious damage to property, driving under the influence of alcohol, contravention of immigration law and for theft out of motor vehicles. Litabe added that operational activities also included high-visibility patrols, vehicle control points (VCPs), roadblocks, and the search of hundreds of premises, as well as thousands of individuals and vehicles.

“These efforts led to the closure of 28 unlicensed liquor premises and the tracing of wanted suspects by detectives. Furthermore, the operations resulted in the confiscation of large quantities of alcoholic beverages, ammunition, cash, dangerous weapons, dagga, crystal meth, and mandrax tablets.

“The arrested suspects are expected to appear in various courts across the province during this week,” he said.

Meanwhile, the acting Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Thabo Mphuthi, expressed her satisfaction with the outcome of the operations and commended all members and stakeholders involved and encouraged them to maintain the momentum in the fight against crime.

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Police conduct capacity building sessions

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By REGINALD KANYANE

12 September 2024- The SAPS Division for Visible Policing and Policing is currently conducting a capacity building at SAPS Gymnasium in Kimberley. A two-day session focusing on vulnerable groups and victim empowerment environments at the Kimberley SAPS Gymnasium.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said the workshop will also focus on mental health care, sexual related matters, the prevention and combating of trafficking in persons. Kock further said the work session is scheduled for 11-12 September 2024, and is attended by Northern Cape Provincial SAPS officials, SAPS officials of all five Districts, District Social Crime Co-ordinators and Human Resource Development, Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison, the Family Violence, Child Protection, Sexual offences unit members and Station members.

“The day commenced with a devotion and a welcoming address by the Provincial Head for Proactive Policing, Brigadier Irene Kopeledi. The Provincial Commander for Crime Prevention, Colonel Maggie Ndzutha, introduced the panel and workshop attendees.

“Lieutenant Col Johanna Molefi from SAPS Division: Visible Policing and Operations focused on Child Offenders and Children at risk. She also outlined the purpose of the day and Implementation of the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 and Children’s Act 38 of 2005,” he said.

Kock added that Colonel Tsholo Selepe of SAPS Division: Visible Policing and Operations, dealt with sexual offenders and the trafficking in persons and the importance of daily operations of having a Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Desk at police stations. He said Selepe touched on capacity-building envisaging to enhance knowledge on the SAPS National Instruction and Standing Operational Procedures and regulative prescripts aligned to GBVF.

“Colonel Samuel Lekganyane, who is responsible for Victim Empowerment and persons with special needs relayed information bordering on protection of vulnerable groups such as victim witnesses, older persons, disabled, LGBTIQ+ and the programs relating to these groups.

“He also enlightened the attendees of the implementation of the victim friendly services and centres. The session will officially conclude on 12 September 2024,” said Kock.

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