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The Citizen
5 days ago
- The Citizen
Sasolburg couple arrested for selling pills and medicine
SASOLBURG – A couple aged 20 and 25 was arrested in Sasolburg on August 12 for selling Painagon cough syrup and Mylan Alprazolam tablets without a license. According to Fezile Dabi District police spokesperson Sergeant Josephine Rani, their detectives received information about the duo selling schedule five substances at a house in Sasolburg. 'Upon searching the house, the members discovered 58 full bottles of Painagon cough syrup and 22 Mylan Alprazolam 1.0mg full containers of tablets,' she said. Rani said the couple was arrested on the spot, and the substances were confiscated. 'They will appear before the Sasolburg Magistrate's Court soon on charges of selling schedule 5 substances without a license and selling schedule 5 substances other than at a chemist,' she said.
The Citizen
7 days ago
- The Citizen
Man arrested for discharging a firearm in a municipal area
SASOLBURG.- A man has been arrested after shots were fired on a street in Zamdela. This after a police constable heading to work on Saturday (August 9), at about 06:45, heard several gunshots and saw an unknown African man running towards a silver BMW with a Gauteng Province registration, firing several shots. The member called for backup, and the suspect was found to be intoxicated and in possession of a firearm. Police spokesperson Sergeant Josephine Rani said that although the suspect's firearm license was valid, he was arrested and detained for discharging a firearm in a municipal area. The firearm was seized, and nobody was injured. The suspect is expected to appear in the Sasolburg Magistrate's Court on a charge of discharging a firearm in a municipal area.
The Citizen
11-08-2025
- The Citizen
Free State police seek man in connection with rape of 15-year-old girl
The Tumahole Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit in the Free State is calling on the public to assist in tracing a person of interest in connection with a rape case involving a 15-year-old girl. Parys Gazette reports that according to local police spokesperson Sergeant Josephine Rani, the incident occurred on May 23, at around 07:30. It is alleged that the teenager was at school when an unknown man appeared, dragged her to a field behind the school building, and raped her. Anyone who may know or recognise the person depicted in the photo is requested to contact detective Sergeant Noliyiswa Masondo on 082 049 5208, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous tip-off on the MySAPS app. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on
The Citizen
10-08-2025
- The Citizen
Police asks for public's assistance in solving rape case of 15 year old girl
Police asks for public's assistance in solving rape case of 15 year old girl The Tumahole Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offenses Unit is calling on the public to assist in tracing a person of interest in connection with a rape case involving a 15-year-old girl. According to police spokesperson, Sergeant Josephine Rani, the incident occurred on May 23, at around 07:30. It is alleged that the teenager was at school when an unknown man appeared, dragged her to a field behind the school building, and raped her. Anyone who may know or recognise the person depicted in the photo is requested contact Detective Sergeant Noliyiswa Masondo on 082 049 5208, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Alternatively, you can submit an anonymous tip-off on MySAPSApp.
The Citizen
19-06-2025
- The Citizen
Alleged drug dealer nabbed following tip-off
In a dramatic arrest, police in the Fezile Dabi district arrested a 38-yearold. This comes after police acted upon intelligence information about a suspect selling drugs in the area. When police ambushed the dealer, he tried to flee the scene but was later apprehended. Fezile Dabi police spokesperson Sergeant Josephine Rani confirmed the arrest. 'On June 11, our officers arrested a suspect for possession of drugs. This follows a tip-off on Tuesday about the said dealer, who is now behind bars.' 'During the search, the suspect was found in possession of nine packets of crystal meth and six brown tablets (Mandrax),' said Rani. The police mouthpiece said the suspect was arrested and charged with possession of drugs, and the drugs were confiscated. 'The suspect appeared before the Parys Magistrate's Court soon on charges of possession of drugs,' she said. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
