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Traffic fines amounting to R24 450 issued

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Picture: Law enforcement officials during roadblock/ Generic

By BAKANG MOKOTO

12 December 2025- The police said Operation Shanela 2 Safer Festive Season operations continue to gain momentum with disruptive actions. The police said the operation is comprised of SAPS members from Kimberley, Galeshewe, Kagisho, the Tactical Response Team, Flying Squad, Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit, K9 Unit, Mounted Unit, Provincial Firearms, Liquor and Second Hand Goods (FLASH), Proactive Policing, ORS, the Northern Cape Liquor Board, Sol Plaatje Municipal Traffic, Peace Officers and the Department of Home Affairs.

The Kimberley police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said a parade was conducted under the Operational command of the Kimberley Police Station Commander, Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana together with Brigadier Simon Bopape from the FLASH Head Office participating in the police actions. Gopane said several Vehicle Check Points (VCPs) were set up across the greater Kimberley area, during which 204 vehicles were stopped and 334 persons searched.

“Multiple traffic fines amounting to R24 450 were issued along with admission of guilt fines totalling R3000. In addition, pamphlets were distributed to motorists. Compliance inspections were carried out at tuck shops, shebeens and liquor outlets.

“Four businesses were closed for non-compliance and fines were issued. During the second phase of the operation, high-visibility patrols were conducted, including stop-and-search activities,” she said.

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Operation Shanela II to enhance safety and security

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Picture: Police during Operation Shanela II/Supplied

By OBAKENG MAJE

10 December 2025- The police in Kimberley said Operation Shanela II aimed at enhancing safety and security during the Safer Festive Season. The operation was conducted with members from Kimberley, Galeshewe and Kagisho SAPS, the Tactical Response Team, Flying Squad, District Office, Pro-Active Policing Unit, Sol Plaatje Municipal Traffic Services, the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Correctional Services.

The Kimberley police spokesperson, Sergeant Dikeledi Gopane said operations commenced with a parade addressed by the The Kimberley Police Station Commander, Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana, in his capacity as the overall operational commander. Gopane said a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) was conducted on the R64 Boshoff Road during which 48 vehicles and 65 persons were searched.

“Traffic enforcement resulted in fines to the value of R3 400-00 being issued. During the operation, a man (46) was arrested at the Samaria Informal Settlement for dealing in suspected drugs. The police seized drugs and money believed to be the proceeds of crime.

“Furthermore, unlicensed liquor outlets selling concoctions were closed in Platfontein and fines were issued. Ten undocumented persons were arrested and detained for further processing,” she said.

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‘More boots on the ground’

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Picture: SAPS in Northern Cape engage with community members in Prieska/Supplied

By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

17 April 2025- A man (33) was arrested for possession of tik and mandrax, while a large amount of concoction was confiscated and destroyed during shebeen raids. The suspect was arrested during multi-disciplinary disruptive actions by Provincial Components, the Tactical Response Team, De Aar K9, Prieska SAPS, the Department of Home Affairs, Traffic Department, Liquor and Gambling Board and the Prieska Community Police Forum (CPF), which also raided shebeens and drug outlets in Prieska.

The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Sergio Kock said compliance inspections were conducted at shops and liquor outlets in the greater Prieska policing area. Kock said the blitz operations also yielded successes at a roadblock on the N10 road, near Prieska.

“During the roadblock, 48 vehicles and 77 persons were stopped and searched, while seven fines were issued amounting to R3450 for different traffic offences. The police then engaged with the community in the Pixley Ka Seme.

“The community raised issues and concerns. The Keynote address was delivered by the Northern Cape Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Johnny Besnaar, who commended the Prieska Community for their attendance and for the assistance offered to the SAPS and all other relevant role players,” he said.

Kock further said Besnaar also assured the community that the police will be out in full force with more boots on the ground during and beyond the Easter holidays. He added that the communities should practice road safety and continue to be the eyes and ears of the police as crime fighting is everyone’s responsibility.

“If you see something, say something,” said Kock.

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