The family of Naka Drotské revealed he is in a “critical condition” on Wednesday. His family want justice, but there could already be obstacles in the way. Continue reading…
Netwerk24 previously reported on Friday that the SAPS AFIS system – Automated Fingerprint Identification System is standing still and no police member can log into the system. This was because the outside service provider’s contract has expired and as a result stopped maintenance to the system. This is the system used by the SAPS to.. Continue reading…
A Pretoria West woman has filed a case of intimidation and assault with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID). This was after police were caught on camera assaulting, swearing and shoving the lady into the back of their van. Amber Jacobsz hopes justice will prevail. Jacobsz is a 40-year-old mechanic residing in Pretoria West. She.. Continue reading…
Nine policemen from Parow, in Cape Town, and a former employee of the police station were arrested on corruption charges early on Friday morning, Western Cape police said. The South African Police Service posted these pictures to their Facebook Page. Continue reading…
A criminal arrested on 28 charges of rape and murder escaped from prison in Wolmaransstad with the help of a former police officer. Police spokesperson announced that SAPS would continue to get rid of corrupt police officers, but the question arises how many officers remain in the police service. The promise that president Ramaphosa made.. Continue reading…
The promotion of hundreds of former MK and Azanian People’s Liberation Army (Apla) soldiers to senior ranks within the police‚ allegedly because of the military experience they gained fighting apartheid forces‚ is being questioned. Documents in the possession of the trade union Solidarity show that many of the more than 600 officers said to be.. Continue reading…
Murder accused, Cecilia Steyn during the ‘Krugersdorp killers’ trial at the South Gauteng High Court on October 15, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. During the trial, it was heard that, Marcel Steyn the youngest of the accused, was a top achiever and matriculated with six distinctions in her matric year [2015]. Marcel, 20‚ Cecilia Steyn‚ 37‚ and Valentine‚ 33‚ have been charged with numerous crimes‚ including murder‚ robbery with aggravating circumstances‚ theft‚ fraud and intimidation for allegedly killing 11 people between 2012 and 2016. Continue reading…
Cape Town – Pete Mihalik, one of the Western Cape’s top advocates, was gunned down while dropping his child off at Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard on Tuesday morning. Continue reading…
A cop at Woodstock Police Station will be facing an internal inquiry after he allegedly told a man to “go ask Zuma” when asked for his name. Philip van Niekerk, 45, says he was involved in a minor accident on Tuesday in the area and wanted to report the incident. According to Van Niekerk, his.. Continue reading…
A 43-year-old police constable has been arrested for the possession contraband which he allegedly intended to be smuggle into prisons. Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk, says officers acted on a tip-off and caught the suspect in possession of 329 grams of dagga, two knives, a bottle of whiskey, cigarettes and tobacco. He says the suspect.. Continue reading…
The South African Police Service is currently recruiting former police officers for services again. Are the employment conditions for all members or are there double standards in favor of the so-called previously disadvantaged members? National Police Spokesperson of the SAPS, Col. Athlenda Mathe explains the following, they welcome applications from former members with the rank.. Continue reading…