By BAKANG MOKOTO
24 July 2025- The South African Police Service (SAPS) said it warns against the spread of fake news about an SAPS National Intervention Unit (NIU) raid in which R18 million was found in a safe at a house in Richards Bay, KwaZulu Natal. The SAPS said it calls for responsible social media reporting and for users to verify information first before sharing.
The SAPS national spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said: “Therefore, we confirm that no raid was undertaken by any of our units, the National Intervention Unit (NIU).”
The Guardian 