A man in the Western Cape faked his own abduction to scam his family for gambling money. He demanded a ransom from his family, making them believe he had been kidnapped, and even raised the amount. However, he was caught out when he returned home and revealed his master plan. The man has been arrested and will face justice in court.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo successfully conducted a road freight operation resulting in the arrest of 26 individuals. These individuals were aged between 19 and 45 and had committed various offenses. The operation took place on Friday, 12 May 2023, along the R555 road in Sekhukhune, which is a part of the Burgersfort policing area.
