By AGISANANG SCUFF
11 September 2025- The Northern Cape Provincial Tracking Team, acting on a request from Kleinzee SAPS, successfully traced and arrested a wanted robbery suspect, Stephen Nyamane (54) in Sasolburg. On 15 December 2021, the police in Kleinsee, received a complaint of a robbery in progress where firearms are involved at a local business establishment.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Timothy Sam said on arrival, the police were told that the assailants took off with the complainant’s vehicle that was later tracked and found near Buffelsrivier with no occupants. Sam said due to police persistence, three of the assailants were traced and arrested along the Schaap and Buffelsrivier river banks.
“Four more were arrested in Springbok, with a getaway vehicle and firearms. The group of men were arrested and appeared in court. Bail was granted and Stephen Nyamane evaded court ever since.
“After an extensive intelligence-driven investigation, the Provincial Tracking Team, following leads provided by the public, traced and located him in Sasolburg on 10 September 2025, with other crimes committed at Orange farm and Zamdela,” he said.
Sam further said the suspect is expected to appear in court soon. He added that the SAPS reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that those who threaten the safety and security of communities are brought to justice.
“The public is urged to continue reporting criminal activities by contacting SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or by using the MySAPS App. All information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality,” said Sam.
The Guardian 