The South African Police Service wishes everyone a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous New Year. | South African Police Service

The South African Police Service in the Westerrn Cape strongly condemns the violent shooting incident that claimed the lives of three young people in Samora Machel on Saturday morning, 24 January 2026. Serious and Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 11:55 in Oliver Tambo Drive. The victims were seated in a Suzuki Ertiga when they were approached by unknown suspects who opened fire before fleeing the scene. Three victims aged between 16 and 21

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola warns that interference and protocol breaches are undermining SAPS investigations and public trust, and calls for a clear definition of the Police Minister’s role to protect accountability and transparency. | Mdntv

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says unlawful political instructions are not a major issue in the SAPS “I wouldn't ’t say it’s a big problem,” he told the committee, explaining that ministers often make suggestions but are “advised that no, we don’t do it this way.” Masemola added that with past ministers, “there was no insistence… there were never problems.” | MDN News

The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola will meet and brief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga on investigations into the murder of Witness D. General Masemola will utilise the opportunity to also discuss efforts to improve and enhance safety and security measures for all role-players at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. At the crime scene outside the home of Witness D, various units of the SAPS including ballistics and crime scene experts, crime intelligence officers and members of

The South African Police Service (SAPS) wishes all police officers that are taking part in the Cape Town Sanlam Marathon the best of luck. This year, 595 police officers are taking part in the two day marathon inclusive of the 10, 21 and 42 km race. The Western Cape Province has fielded the most runners with 109, followed by both Gauteng and the Eastern Cape provinces with 85 runners each, and Head Office with 80. KwaZulu-Natal is fifth with 76 runners followed by Limpopo with 63, Mpumalanga wit

[LISTEN] #ICYMI #HumanTrafficking The South African Police Service (SAPS) rescued three young women, all Botswana nationals, at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday, 07 November 2025. The victims, aged between 20 and 23, were reportedly lured via social media by a syndicate under the false pretence of being offered job opportunities in Sierra Leone. The victims were en route from Botswana to Sierra Leone via South Africa and Nairobi when they were intercepted and rescued by members of INTERP

The South African Police Service in the Western Cape has launched an intensive manhunt following a brutal attack in Viscount Street, Rocklands, Mitchell’s Plain, on Tuesday evening, 02 December 2025. The incident claimed the lives of a nine year old boy, a 21-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, while two men aged 51 and 36 were wounded and rushed to medical facilities for treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that four unidentified gunmen opened fire on the premises before entering the house