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The South African
23-05-2025
- The South African
More than 325 suspects nabbed in Operation Shanela
More than 325 suspects were arrested during Operation Shanela in Tshwane on Thursday, 22 May 2025. A multidisciplinary team involving various stakeholders held the operation on the Sinoville and Kameeldrift policing precincts. The operation, led by the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine, apprehended a total of 328 suspects for various criminal offences. Tshwane District detectives arrested 280 suspects, including 85 suspects linked to gender-based violence-related cases, four for murder, two for attempted murder, four for armed robbery, and three for rape. A roadblock in Kameeldrift led to the detention of 47 undocumented foreign nationals. During the operation, police patrolled at 18 identified crime hotspots where they arrested one suspect. 'One suspect was arrested for possession and dealing in dagga after being found with one shopping bag full of dagga and [an] additional 14 ziplock bags of dagga and an undisclosed amount of cash,' said the police statement. Additionally, six second-hand goods dealers were inspected and fined a total of R19 000 for contraventions of the Second-Hand Goods Act. A 35-year-old man was arrested for illegal mining, illegal processing of presumed precious minerals and contravention of immigration laws. Roseman Moyo (35) appeared before the Lenyenye Regional Court on Wednesday, 21 May 2025. Moyo will remain in custody until 18 June 2025 for bail application and further police investigations. He was found with a shovel, pickaxe, hammer, phenduka, head lamp, and a bag containing presumed precious minerals. He was also found mining without a permit. Police investigations are currently taking place. In other related news, a 33-year-old suspect was arrested for allegedly dealing in illicit gold around Sandringham. Police spotted the suspect's vehicle on Swindler Road and Lee Street, where they searched it. 'During the search of the vehicle, police discovered 5 grams of illicit gold and R8100 cash,' said the police statement. The suspect also led the police to another property at Sandler Street, where they seized 600 grams of illicit gold valued at R900 000 and R300 000 cash. The suspect will appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Monday, 26 May 2025. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
23-05-2025
- The Citizen
Police net over 300 arrests in north crime-tackling efforts
Police continued their efforts this week to combat crime in the north of Pretoria, which resulted in over 300 arrests. The police targeted wanted suspects, raided crime hotspots, and issued fines during the operation. The policing measure was led under the command of Tshwane District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine. The high-impact, high-visibility crime-combating initiative under the banner of Operation Shanela, focused on the Sinoville and Kameeldrift policing precincts on May 22. SAPS spokesperson Captain Johan van Dyk said, 'The joint efforts yielded significant results, with 328 suspects arrested for a range of criminal offences.' He said the operation maintained a strong emphasis on visible policing, with intensified deployments aimed at enforcing liquor compliance and apprehending wanted suspects. 'Detectives in the Tshwane District were responsible for 280 of the arrests, including 85 suspects linked to gender-based violence-related cases, murder (4), attempted murder (2), armed robbery (4) and rape (3).' He said targeted patrols were conducted at 18 identified crime hotspots. One suspect was arrested for possession and dealing in dagga after being found with one shopping bag full of dagga, an additional 14 ziplock bags of dagga, and an undisclosed amount of cash. He added that three liquor establishments that were inspected confirmed full compliance with the Liquor Act. 'In addition, six second-hand goods dealers were inspected and fined a total of R19 000 for contraventions of the Second-Hand Goods Act.' Van Dyk added a roadblock in Kameeldrift, supported by tactical teams operating throughout the areas of Kameeldrift and Sinoville, led to the detention of 47 undocumented foreign nationals. 'These individuals are currently being processed by immigration officials for deportation.' He said 652 individuals and 39 vehicles were searched by law enforcement personnel during the operation, and 107 vehicles were tested to determine if they were stolen. 'Traffic officers issued 104 Aarto infringement notices, totalling R50 750 in fines for various road traffic violations.' Van Dyk concluded with Thine extending his appreciation to all participating role-players for their dedication and commitment to making the operation a success. ALSO READ: Warning: No water for over four days – Full list of affected suburbs Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
