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#sapsFS [POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT AFTER TWO WOMEN ARE FOUND MURDERED IN THEUNISSEN ON SEPARATE CRIME SCENES[

On Saturday, 7 November 2026, at approximately 03:40, the police were summoned to a possible murder scene at Le Roux Street, Theunissen. On their arrival, they met with a member of the Neighbourhood Watch who directed them to an abandoned building.

Inside the premises, police discovered an African female lying motionless. The victim was discovered half-naked with multiple injuries to the head and stomach. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by Emergency Medical Services personnel. She was identified by the next-of-kin as Nthabiseng Moiloa (32).

Preliminary investigations revealed that the deceased had sustained approximately multiple stab wounds. Police are not ruling out the possibility that the victim may have been sexually violated.

The second crime scene was attended to by the police on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at about 18:00. According to the report, children were playing at an abandoned building near the Day Care Centre in Masilo, Theunissen. The children were exposed to a horrific scene when they discovered the body of a half-naked woman inside a toilet with serious head injuries. The body was in a state of decomposition. The victim was identified as Kedibone Hlabahlaba (25).

The motive for the two separate murders remains unclear at this stage, and no arrests have been made yet.

Investigations into both incidents are underway.

These brutal murders come as the South African Police Service in the Free State Province is about to launch the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in Lejweleputswa District at Odendaalsrus. The SAPS condemns in the strongest terms the killing of women and remains committed to ensuring that the perpetrator(s) are brought to book.

Police are appealing to anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) to come forward and report to the Task Team Commander, Lieutenant Colonel James Mahlatsi on 073 463 8990. Alternatively, contact the SAPS Crime Stop Number on 08600 10111 or send an anonymous tip-off on the MySAPS App. Information will be treated with strict confidentiality. NP
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#sapsKZN [POLICE USE MINIMUM FORCE TO DISPERSE VIOLENT MARCHERS IN DURBAN]

Public Order Police (POP) officers in KwaZulu-Natal have had to use minimum proportional force to disperse a group of people who were marching on Che Guevara Road in Umbilo on Tuesday afternoon.

A group of people, most of them carrying dangerous weapons such as sticks, and some of them concealing their faces with masks and other items, moved away from the gazebos they camp under opposite the Home Affairs offices in Umbilo and embarked on a march just after 15h00.

Public Order Police officers stopped the marchers and reminded them about the interim court order which prohibited marches after 15h00, the carrying of dangerous weapons and wearing of masks and other items to hide faces during marches. During the deliberations, the marchers, who did not have marshals controlling them as required by law, became violent and started throwing stones at the police.

To manage the crowd and restore public order, police used minimum force such as stun grenades and rubber bullets. Police are continuing to manage the situation on the ground. No injuries were reported to the police.

Following the altercation, police have begun with investigation on the possible contravention of the interim court order and assault on police officers. NP
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#sapsEC [TRIO TO APPEAR FOR BUSINESS ROBBERY, POSSESSION OF UNLICENSED FIREARM AND AMMUNITION]

Three suspects aged between 25 and 29 years will appear before Ngcobo Magistrate's Court on Wednesday 11 November 2026. The trio was arrested by Ngcobo Crime Prevention Unit (CPU) during late evening hours of 9 November 2026 for allegations of possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of live ammunition without a license and robbery.

Ngcobo CPU members were conducting patrols when they received information about a White Avanza heading towards Ngcobo from Ngquthura Administration Area, Ngcobo after allegations of having robbed a Tuck Shop at Ngquthura. The Avanza was reported to be having three male occupants inside.

The members proceeded to the said direction. The vehicle suiting the description was spotted on R408 towards Ngcobo town at Manzana Administration Area. Police intercepted the vehicle and introduced themselves and requested to conduct a search of which it was granted.

From one suspect, a black with brown handle pistol with erased serial number, one (1) magazine and six (6) live rounds of ammunition were recovered. From the second suspect, a money bag with cash in coins was recovered and from the third suspect two smart phones belonging to the shop owner were recovered. All the items including the cellphones belonging to the three suspects were also seized for investigation purposes.

The District Commissioner, Major General Rudolph Adolph, commended the team for their swift response in ensuring that the suspects are brought to book and the unlicensed firearm and ammunition recovered in an attempt to curb the proliferation of firearms on the streets. NP
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#sapsEC [SAPS TAKES RECRUITMENT AWARENESS TO NKQUBELA FM]

The Eastern Cape Provincial Recruitment Team took to the airwaves at Nkqubela FM in Gqeberha to sensitise and educate young people about the South African Police Service trainee recruitment process.

During the radio slot, the team highlighted the recruitment requirements, application process and the importance of meeting the stipulated criteria. Young people were also encouraged to take advantage of the recruitment opportunity and consider a career in policing.

The closing date is Friday, 13 November 2026. NP

#sapsMP [HELP POLICE REUNITE NONKULULEKO MOKWENA WITH HER FAMILY]

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Carolina is appealing to members of the public to assist in locating Nonkululeko Mokwena (24) and has been #missing since 04 October 2026.

According to her family, Nonkululeko left her home in Carolina on Sunday, 4 October 2026, at approximately 09:00, to collect a lay-by purchase in town. She has not returned home since.

At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a white dress, black sunglasses, and black sandals, and was carrying a brown bag. She is dark in complexion and, due to an injury to her waist, is unable to stand upright.

Police are urging anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of Nonkululeko Mokwena to contact the Detectives on 076 869 5817 or Carolina SAPS on 017 843 2107. Alternatively, members of the public may call the #CrimeStop number on 08600 10111 or submit information through the #MySAPS App. NP saps.gov.za/newsroom/ms.php