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Police conduct Safer Festive Season Operation

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By BAKANG MOKOTO

18 October 2025- The police in the Frances Baard District, Provincial Firearms, Liquor and Second Hand Goods, Public Order Police, Tactical Response Team, K9 Unit, Flying Squad, Kimberley Police Station, together with the traffic officials and Transnet, conducted Safer Festive Season Operation duties in Kimberley on 16 October 2025. The parade was addressed by the Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Johnny Besnaar.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said compliance inspections were carried out at scrap metal dealerships, resulting in the confiscation of copper cables and copper wire. Gopane said two fines amounting to R5000, were issued for contraventions of Section 25(4)(b) – dealing with burned cables.

“Vehicle Check Points (VCPs) were conducted resulting in the thorough searching of 119 vehicles and 284 persons. Several traffic fines totalling R11 100 were issued, along with one warrant of arrest.

“In addition, admission of guilt fines was issued to the value of R3000. During the second phase of the operation, high-visibility patrols were conducted across the greater Kimberley as part of ongoing crime prevention visibility,” she said.

Gopane further said intensified and enhanced policing with more boots on the ground will continue throughout the festive season and beyond.

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Two undocumented men nabbed

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By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

3 August 2025- Two undocumented men aged 29 and 41 were arrested. The suspects were arrested by the SAPS members from Kimberley, Kagisho, Public Order Police, Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit, Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit, Municipal Traffic, Provincial Traffic, and the Department of Home Affairs successfully conducted Operation Basadi duties in and around Kimberley on 1 August 2025.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said two roadblocks were simultaneously held along the N8 and N12 national routes. Gopane said during these operations, 150 vehicles were stopped and checked, while 347 individuals were searched.

“Two firearms were inspected, three J534 admissions of guilt fines were issued to the value of R1800. Fourteen traffic fines were issued to the value of R11 700. Two undocumented men aged 29 and 41, were arrested and detained.

“In addition, high-visibility patrols and stop-and-search operations were carried out in identified hotspot areas as part of ongoing crime prevention efforts. Operation Basadi will continue throughout the month of August, reinforcing the SAPS’s commitment to community safety and gender-focused policing initiatives,” she said.

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Counterfeit cigarettes worth R1 million confiscated

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By OBAKENG MAJE

The police have confiscated counterfeit cigarettes worth R1 million. This comes after the Springbok K9 unit, Public Order Police, SAPS Border Police, Department of Home Affairs and SARS Customs, pounced on several Bangladesh shop owners in Springbok on 8 March 2024.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Sergio Kock said, the police received a tip-off regarding alleged counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco products in five shops in Bergsig, Carolusberg and Okiep in Springbok.

“The police confiscated 217 cartons of cigarettes and a large amount of Afzal tobacco with an estimated street value of R1 million. The owners were served with seven day notice to provide the original documentation of the purchasing of these goods,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, lauded the police for the unabated disruptive actions and reiterated that the police and all relevant role players, remain relentless in the efforts to uproot the illicit trade in counterfeit goods, as it has a detrimental impact on the economy of the country.

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‘Operation Shanela to continue beyond festive season’

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By OBAKENG MAJE

The Northern Cape police said a multi disciplinary operation conducted in the Greater Kimberley area continues to clamp down crime. The Operation Shanela was conducted by the police from Galeshewe, Kagisho, Roodepan, Kimberley , Public Order Police, Border Police, Provincial Visible Police, Flying Squad, Search and Rescue, Traffic, Sol Plaatje Municipal Peace Officers, and Environmental Health.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said the operation commenced with a parade conducted by Kimberley SAPS Station Commander, Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana as the operational commander and Brigadier Monica Sibili of Operational Response Services.

She said Brigadier Simon Bopape from Firearms, Liquor and Second Hand Goods (FLASH) Head Office also participated in the operation.

“A number of Vehicle Check Points (VCPs) were conducted in Kagisho, Roodepan and Galeshewe, where 1713 persons were searched, 491 vehicles stopped and searched, 83 traffic fines valued at R61100 issued, four warrants of arrest valued at R8000 issued and one firearm checked.

“Brigadier Bopape visited local tuckshops for compliance inspections with the Sol Plaatje Municipal Peace Officers and health inspectors. Five tuckshops were closed down for non-compliance and two fines to the value of R3000 were issued,” said Gopane.

She further said during the second phase, Frances Baard District Police Commissioner, Major General Johan Bean, joined the operation during which high visibility and blue light patrols were conducted in the Kimberley area, including foot patrols in the Central Business District (CBD) and at the Malls.

Gopane added that, the operations will continue beyond the festive season.

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