In Mamre, a police sergeant was tragically killed while responding to a domestic violence report. The suspect managed to escape the scene, prompting a manhunt, while the Western Cape Provincial SAPS management and police community expressed their distress and disappointment. Despite the heartbreaking event, the police force remains steadfast in their dedication to securing the safety and wellbeing of the communities they serve, highlighting the importance of community collaboration in preventing such occurrences.
On Monday, 08 May 2023, a cashintransit heist occurred in the Waterberg District of Limpopo, South Africa. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the two suspects involved in the robbery. The incident took place at the R33Marble Hall Settlers T junction around 18:30.
Thabo Bester, a South African fugitive, and his accomplice, Dr. Nandipha Magudumana, were arrested in Tanzania on Friday night, after a prolonged investigation and search. Bester escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Centre on 3 May 2022 by faking his death in a cell fire. Since then, he and Magudumana had been living in a rented mansion in Sandton, where they operated Arum Properties together, scamming several people into paying millions for construction projects that were never completed.