Over 14 000 arrested in police operations

Posted on July 29, 2025July 30, 2025 by

Over 14 000 suspects have been arrested in police operations across the country.

In Operation Shanela activities, which ran from 21 - 27 July 2025, a total of 14 273 suspects were arrested, including 2 081 wanted suspects implicated in serious and violent crimes, such as business and house robberies, car hijackings, murder, rape and attempted murder.

According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), 172 suspects were arrested for murder, while 138 individuals were arrested for attempted murder, 170 for rape and 1 598 others for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH).

A further 324 suspects were arrested for drug dealing, 1 376 were held for the possession of drugs. A total of 119 suspects were held for the illegal possession of firearms, with 45 from KwaZulu-Natal, while 672 were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Police also recovered and confiscated 140 firearms, 1 720 rounds of ammunition and 81 hijacked or stolen vehicles.

“The South African Police Service remains resolute in its nationwide operations to combat and prevent criminal activities, threatening public safety and sabotaging South Africa’s economic infrastructure,” SAPS said on Tuesday.

Diesel Price Hike Looms While Petrol May Drop Slightly Next Month

Posted on July 29, 2025July 30, 2025 by

Diesel users may face higher costs at the pump next month, while petrol prices are set to ease slightly.

According to the Central Energy Fund’s latest unaudited figures, the price of diesel could rise by between 62 and 63 cents per litre, depending on the grade.

The cost of illuminating paraffin is also expected to increase by 29 cents per litre.

In contrast, motorists using unleaded petrol could see some relief, with a projected drop of around 29 cents per litre for 95-octane and 33 cents for 93-octane.

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy is expected to confirm the official fuel price changes later this week or early next week.

Two nabbed for possession of lobsters valued over R1.2 million

Posted on July 29, 2025July 30, 2025 by

PORT ALFRED - The combination of sixth sense (intuition), and alertness were instrumental in the arrest of two male suspects, who were found in possession of lobsters valued at more than one million rand outside Port Alfred.

On Sunday evening, 27 July 2025, at about 20:30, members attached to the Port Alfred K9 Unit were conducting routine patrols along route R72, when they noticed a suspicious Toyota Light Delivery Vehicle traveling towards East London.

The suspicious vehicle was pulled-off the road, and the two occupants were questioned. At the back of the vehicle, police found boxes containing West Coast Rock Lobster tails.

The two occupants could not produce any documentation or permit to be in possession and/or transportation of the West Coast Lobsters. Police confiscated the lobsters weighing 822.76 kilograms, and with a street value of R 1 200 000.00. The two suspects were arrested and charged for contravening the Marine Living Resources Act 18 of 1998.

The two men, aged 34 and 62 are due to appear before the Port Alfred Magistrate’s Court soon.