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#sapsGP [SAPS AND SANDF OPERATION PROSPER NETS 30 SUSPECTS AND RECOVERS ILLEGAL MINING EQUIPMENT IN MOHLAKENG] The #SAPS in Gauteng, working together with the South African National Defence Force (#SANDF), conducted #OperationProsper in Mohlakeng, West Rand District, on Monday, 07/09, resulting in the arrest of 30 suspects. The suspects, aged between 25 and 43, are from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique and South Africa. They were arrested for various offences, including illegal mining, possession of illegal mining equipment and contravention of the Immigration Act. During the operation, police recovered illegal mining equipment, including 44 generators, pendukas, jackhammers, spades, stamps, stamp pots, drill bits, water pumps, detonating cords and explosives. In a separate incident on Sunday, 06/09, the team recovered 21 abandoned generators and eight jackhammers in Mohlakeng. The equipment is believed to be linked to illegal mining activities in the area. The arrested suspects are expected to appear before the Randfontein Magistrate’s Court soon. #fightingcrime #PartnershipPolicing SG

#sapsGP [SAPS AND SANDF OPERATION PROSPER NETS 30 SUSPECTS AND RECOVERS ILLEGAL MINING EQUIPMENT IN MOHLAKENG] The #SAPS in Gauteng, working together with the South African National Defence Force (#SANDF), conducted #OperationProsper in Mohlakeng, West Rand District, on Monday, 07/09, resulting in the arrest of 30 suspects. The suspects, aged between 25 and 43, are from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique and South Africa. They were arrested for various offences, including illegal mining, possession of illegal mining equipment and contravention of the Immigration Act. During the operation, police recovered illegal mining equipment, including 44 generators, pendukas, jackhammers, spades, stamps, stamp pots, drill bits, water pumps, detonating cords and explosives. In a separate incident on Sunday, 06/09, the team recovered 21 abandoned generators and eight jackhammers in Mohlakeng. The equipment is believed to be linked to illegal mining activities in the area. The arrested suspects are expected to appear before the Randfontein Magistrate’s Court soon. #fightingcrime #PartnershipPolicing SG

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#sapsGP [GAUTENG POLICE DISCOVER HYDROPONIC DAGGA LABORATORY, RECOVER TWO FIREARMS AND ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS IN DE DEUR] On Thursday, 27/08, Gauteng police conducted an intelligence-driven operation in De Deur, Sedibeng District, resulting in the arrest of five suspects, aged between 29 and 68, and the discovery of a hydroponic dagga laboratory valued at more than R1 million. During the operation, police recovered a .303 rifle and a 9mm Glock pistol. The suspects are facing charges relating to contraventions of Sections 3 and 5(b) of the Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992. Two of the five suspects are also facing additional charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The suspects comprise two Jamaican nationals, two Malawian nationals and one Lesotho national. The suspects are expected to appear before the Meyerton Magistrate’s Court soon. #fightingcrime #DrugsOffTheStreets #TrioCrimes #GunsOffTheStreets SG

#sapsGP [GAUTENG POLICE DISCOVER HYDROPONIC DAGGA LABORATORY, RECOVER TWO FIREARMS AND ARREST FIVE SUSPECTS IN DE DEUR] On Thursday, 27/08, Gauteng police conducted an intelligence-driven operation in De Deur, Sedibeng District, resulting in the arrest of five suspects, aged between 29 and 68, and the discovery of a hydroponic dagga laboratory valued at more than R1 million. During the operation, police recovered a .303 rifle and a 9mm Glock pistol. The suspects are facing charges relating to contraventions of Sections 3 and 5(b) of the Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992. Two of the five suspects are also facing additional charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The suspects comprise two Jamaican nationals, two Malawian nationals and one Lesotho national. The suspects are expected to appear before the Meyerton Magistrate’s Court soon. #fightingcrime #DrugsOffTheStreets #TrioCrimes #GunsOffTheStreets SG

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#sapsGP [FUNERAL SERVICE OF THE ANTI-GANG MEMBER, CONSTABLE SIPHIWE SIBEKO IN SPRINGS, EKURHULENI DISTRICT] In a deeply moving funeral ceremony, siblings, friends and colleagues of Constable Sibeko are alternating at the podium expressing their fond memories of their beloved one. The #SAPS Gauteng Provincial #AntiGang Unit members with fellow law enforcement colleagues and #SANDF members broke out in song and demonstrations while gathering around their colleague's coffin celebrating his life. Constable Sibeko has left behind his parents, three siblings, and the rest of his family. The funeral service is still in progress at Springs Civic Centre. #FinalSalute #FallenHeroes #PoliceKillings ST

#sapsGP [FUNERAL SERVICE OF THE ANTI-GANG MEMBER, CONSTABLE SIPHIWE SIBEKO IN SPRINGS, EKURHULENI DISTRICT] In a deeply moving funeral ceremony, siblings, friends and colleagues of Constable Sibeko are alternating at the podium expressing their fond memories of their beloved one. The #SAPS Gauteng Provincial #AntiGang Unit members with fellow law enforcement colleagues and #SANDF members broke out in song and demonstrations while gathering around their colleague's coffin celebrating his life. Constable Sibeko has left behind his parents, three siblings, and the rest of his family. The funeral service is still in progress at Springs Civic Centre. #FinalSalute #FallenHeroes #PoliceKillings ST

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#sapsHQ [DEVELOPING] Update: A total of 11 suspects including one female were arrested at the scene in Swartruggens, North West Province. Among the arrested, 4 suspects, suspected to be Mexicans. #DrugLab #DrugsOffTheStreets ME

#sapsHQ [DEVELOPING] Update: A total of 11 suspects including one female were arrested at the scene in Swartruggens, North West Province. Among the arrested, 4 suspects, suspected to be Mexicans. #DrugLab #DrugsOffTheStreets ME

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#sapsHQ [#NationalPoliceDay and #SAPSCareers Expo] The Special Task Force #STF is the SAPS elite unit and for one to serve in this unit, the process entails a strict, rigid and stringent fifteen month programme which ensures members are trained to a high level of skill to only respond to high risk incidents. An #STF Parachute Wing is worn on the left chest and signifies that the member has been trained at a high level of weapon proficiency, hostage release tactics and the ability to deploy operationally by parachute into all territories. NP

#sapsHQ [#NationalPoliceDay and #SAPSCareers Expo] The Special Task Force #STF is the SAPS elite unit and for one to serve in this unit, the process entails a strict, rigid and stringent fifteen month programme which ensures members are trained to a high level of skill to only respond to high risk incidents. An #STF Parachute Wing is worn on the left chest and signifies that the member has been trained at a high level of weapon proficiency, hostage release tactics and the ability to deploy operationally by parachute into all territories. NP

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#sapsGP [BOOTS ON THE GROUND] #SAPS #Project10K newly appointed Police Constables in the heart of Johannesburg walking along with the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, conducting stop and searches and crime prevention duties. #MoreBootsOnTheGround #PoliceVisibility #SaferFestiveSeason ME

#sapsGP [BOOTS ON THE GROUND] #SAPS #Project10K newly appointed Police Constables in the heart of Johannesburg walking along with the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, conducting stop and searches and crime prevention duties. #MoreBootsOnTheGround #PoliceVisibility #SaferFestiveSeason ME

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#sapsLIM #ComradesMarathon2025 ~ Constable Reanoldah Mathonsi from Limpopo is the first SAPS female member to make it to the finish line at 08:17:33. #SAPSSport #EmployeeHealthAndWellness ML

#sapsLIM #ComradesMarathon2025 ~ Constable Reanoldah Mathonsi from Limpopo is the first SAPS female member to make it to the finish line at 08:17:33. #SAPSSport #EmployeeHealthAndWellness ML

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#sapsNW [INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN OPERATION NETS 49-YEAR-OLD SUSPECT AND UNCOVERS ILLEGAL FIREARMS AND SUSPECTED STOLEN PROPERTY IN KLIPGAT] An intelligence-driven operation conducted by the Provincial #AntiGang Unit and Provincial Crime Intelligence Overt Operations has resulted in the arrest of a 49-year-old man and the seizure of firearms, ammunition, suspected stolen property and SAPS uniform-related items in Klipgat. The joint operation was conducted in the early hours of Monday, 31 August 2026, after the team acted on information and executed a legally authorised search warrant at a residence in Klipgat. During the search, police recovered three firearms, including a silver 9mm pistol with its serial number allegedly filed off, and two blank firearms, one of which was allegedly modified to fire live ammunition. A total of 115 live 9mm rounds, three empty 9mm magazines, three empty 9mm cartridges, 40 blank rounds, and a pistol holster were also seized. The operation further led to the recovery of eight laptops, three cellphones and a Motorola hand-held radio. One of the laptops bore a Government department sticker. Police also seized approximately 21.332 kilograms of copper cable with an estimated value of about R5 000. In addition, #SAPS uniform-related items, including two SAPS caps, a pair of police socks, a SAPS pocketbook and a SAPS badge, were confiscated for further investigation. Several role players were involved in the processing and investigation of the recovered exhibits, including the Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) of Klipgat SAPS, Provincial Organised Crime, the Head Office Commercial Crime Cyber Unit, Transnet and Eskom. The suspect faces charges of: • Three counts of possession of an unlicensed firearm; • Possession of ammunition; •Possession of suspected stolen property; and • Unlawful possession of state property, relating to the SAPS uniform-related items. The suspect is expected to appear before the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate's Court today, 01 September 2026. The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, commended the coordinated efforts of all the role players. He stated that this operation demonstrates the power of collaboration. When law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders work together, criminals have fewer places to hide. "Through strengthened partnerships, intelligence sharing and coordinated operations, we will continue to disrupt criminal activities and ensure that those who break the law are brought to justice,” said Lieutenant General Adams. #FightingCrime #PartnershipPolicing #GunsOffTheStreets #SaferCommunities ST

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#sapsHQ The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has stated that #IlegalMining in Bapong will not be allowed to continue, as the lives and livelihoods of our communities are at risk. General Masemola received a full briefing from the NATJOINTS on possible intervention measures that can be immediately implemented. The National Commissioner stated that immediate intervention measures will be implemented such as: ▶ we are enhancing and heightening our crime combating operations to deal decisively with these illegal mining activities… ▶we are deploying more police officers on the ground such as crime intelligence officers, members of the hawks, detectives and tactical units to prevent and combat these illegal mining activities. ▶ We have also established an integrated and multidisciplinary intervention team within the PROVJOINTS AND NATJOINTS to ensure implementation and enforcement of our country’s laws. What is currently happening here, is illegal and detrimental to the environment, including water sources and most importantly, poses a health and imminent safety risk for our communities. This is theft of minerals which belongs to all South Africans and which legally done can contribute to economic growth, community development and decent jobs in the area. It’s important to highlight that only the DMPR can legally issue a permit or license for any mining activity. So anyone who is not in possession of a permit from the DMRE to mine, is committing a crime. ▶This intervention team will include officials from various departments led by SAPS inclusive of the Department of minerals and petroleum resources, department of water and sanitation, the department of forestry fisheries and the environment, the department of home affairs, the department of justice and constitutional development and others. This team has already hit the ground running and will continue to work to stabilise and normalise this area through all possible means to stop these illegal activities. ▶Daily operations will be monitored on a weekly basis while we intensify and sharpen our long term plans to ensure a lasting solution to these illegal acts. ▶Daily operations will include compliance inspections and disruptive operations together with DMPRE at identified sites for illegal mining activities… ▶ We are continuing with our disruptive operations and where necessary we will continue to effect the necessary arrests and conduct search and seizure operations of tools and resources that are being used to conduct these illegal mining activities. ▶we remain committed to working closely with our communities and key stakeholders to put a stop to these illegal and dangerous activities… ▶I will be receiving a weekly report on progress made in dealing decisively with this challenge… ▶ and we will find anyone who is behind these illegal operations and they will answer to crimes committed ▶we urge our communities to cooperate fully with our law enforcement officers and to refuse to be used by these criminal elements.

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#sapsNW [NORTH WEST SAPS CONFIRMS 14 DEATHS OF ILLEGAL MINERS] The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (#SAPS) in the North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Adams, has confirmed the deaths of 14 illegal miners at the Nkaneng dumping site in Bojanala Sub-District 2 (Rustenburg). The incident was reported to the police at approximately 21h00 on Monday, 10 August 2026. Preliminary information indicates that a group of suspected zama-zamas was conducting an illegal mining operation at a dumping site. A permit had been granted to a company to extract PGM (Platinum Group Metals) in the area. The group of zama-zamas was allegedly manually digging in an excavated area when the walls caved in, trapping the illegal miners inside. Nearby mine security was informed of the incident by a fellow zama-zama who, after reporting the incident, disappeared. Police were subsequently called to the scene, where the deceased illegal miners were discovered. Most of the deceased are understood to be Basotho nationals. Eight people who were rescued have been admitted to a local hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment. Three were discharged shortly after receiving treatment and were detained for contravention of the Immigration Act. The remaining five are still being kept in hospital under police guard. Authorities are continuing to assess the situation amid concerns that an unknown number of illegal miners may still be trapped underground. The immediate priority remains the safe rescue and recovery of anyone who may still be underground, with all relevant resources being mobilised to support the operation. An inquest investigation has also been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Lieutenant General Arthur Adams described the incident as a tragic reminder of the dangers associated with illegal mining. Illegal mining takes place outside regulated mining environments, often without proper safety measures, oversight, or lawful working conditions. He warned that people entering abandoned or active underground areas expose themselves to significant risks, including rockfalls and other life-threatening hazards. #IllicitMining #IllegalMining ST

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🚨 [HAPPENING NOW] The SAPS SWAT Challenge 2024 is in full swing in Pretoria! Today, 46 police teams are competing head-to-head in an intense series of challenges designed to test their strength, skills, and teamwork. From grueling obstacle courses to team-building exercises, these officers are pushing their limits to demonstrate what it takes to be part of an elite task forced designed to protect and service the people of South Africa. Highlights of today include: Rescuing victims/ civilians and extreme combating skills in extensive risque missions. Team body-building challenges to strengthen trust and unity. Obstacle courses that demand precision, agility, and resilience. Tactical decision-making under pressure in life-like combat conditions. Demonstrating exceptional firearm handling skills and mental strength under high-stakes situations. The aim of today’s activities is more than just a competition and winning, it’s all about fostering teamwork, building trust, and fostering the ability to make quick, effective decisions under pressure. These are the qualities that make SAPS officers prepared for any situation. The officers under extreme pressure. They are required to exhibit flawless firearm safety and handling while maintaining sharp mental resilience, critical in high-pressure combat scenarios. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to celebrate the skill, bravery, and dedication of our police teams! #SAPS #SWATChallenge2024 #SpecialTaskForce #PoliceExcellence #TeamBuilding #CombatReadiness #ProtectAndServe

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