South African authorities have arrested five suspects in two separate operations for illegal trading of elephant tusks and rhino horns. Learn why this trade is illegal and the impact it has on wildlife conservation.
Category: Crime

Operation Shanela Major Breakthrough: 14 000 Successful Arrests in 1 Week
Operation Shanela intensifies and police will not stop their efforts, criminals have been warned.

Cybercrime: 70% Of South Africans Fall Prey to Digital Attacks
Cybercrime in South Africa is increasing because of a lack of adequate security.

Traffic Officer And Driving School Owners – 11 Others Accused For Fraud
Traffic officials and driving school owners nabbed for fraud.

Robbers Sentenced to 20 Years for Violent House Robbery in Port Nolloth
Robbers sentenced to lengthy jail terms after ambushing Port Nolloth family.

Dealer Caught in Successful Drug Bust – R20 000 worth of Heroin Seized
A drug dealer was caught red-handed after police received a tip off last week.

R20-million Worth of Counterfeit Goods Seized Police Blitz Successful (Pictures)
When considering the associated loss of tax revenue, the true cost of counterfeiting could be much higher – and the problem seems to be getting worse – Michael Lamont Recent police operations have resulted in a significant confiscation of counterfeit goods, highlighting the detrimental effect these products are having on…

Accident Victims Funeral for 9 Empangeni Mothers Held Trauma Counselling Needed
Nine people were buried after a horrific accident on Mother’s Day in Empangeni.

Trafficking in South Africa: How the NPA is Winning the Battle Against Exploitation in 10 years
South Africa has made strides in fighting trafficking and SGBV. Discover how the NPA’s expert prosecutors and SAPS helped remove the country from the Trafficking Tier Watchlist in 2024.

Unwrought Gold Valued at R16-million Confiscated
Gold bars to the value of R16-million were confiscated by police, two men appear in court.