Bekkersdal, Gauteng – 8 February 2026
Gauteng South African Police Service officers from the Provincial Illegal Mining Stabilisation Team arrested three suspects in Bekkersdal, West Rand District, in the early hours of Sunday, 8 February 2026.
The team intercepted a maroon Toyota Corolla sedan around midnight while patrolling the Sporong informal settlement and surrounding Bekkersdal areas. The vehicle had three occupants.
A search of the car revealed three AK-47 rifles wrapped in blankets in the boot. Officers also found ammunition on one of the suspects.
The three suspects were arrested on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
Police have stated that the suspects will appear in court soon. Investigations into the matter are continuing.
This incident occurred during routine patrols conducted by the specialised unit in the West Rand area. No further details on the identities or ages of the suspects have been released at this stage.
The recovery of the three rifles and ammunition was confirmed in official police reporting from the scene.
Parolee Arrested in Central Western Jabavu After Breaching Reporting Conditions, Linked to 22 Suspected Business Robberies
Johannesburg, South Africa – Police officers have arrested a wanted parolee in Central Western Jabavu following his failure to comply with parole reporting conditions at Jabulani SAPS. The suspect was traced to a residential address in the area during targeted efforts to locate him after he did not report as required.
Officers apprehended the man at the residence. He sustained minor injuries while attempting to evade capture during the operation. Authorities presented a valid warrant of arrest before taking him into custody. The suspect was subsequently detained at Moroka SAPS.oxfMx”LARGE”
Further investigations have connected the parolee to 22 suspected business robberies that occurred across Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces. Police are currently reviewing available evidence and collaborating with various units to establish the full extent of the alleged crimes.
Officials have stated that the arrest was carried out according to standard operating procedures. No serious injuries were reported in the course of the operation. The suspect remains in custody at Moroka SAPS as further legal processes are underway.qBsJA”LARGE”
Police have called on members of the public who may have any information relating to these incidents to come forward and assist with the investigation. At this stage, no additional arrests have been made in connection with the cases.
The arrest highlights ongoing police efforts to track individuals who violate parole conditions and to link them to serious criminal activities in the region. Investigations continue.
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Manhunt Underway in Bloemfontein After Three Women Fatally Shot in Separate Incidents
Bloemfontein – Authorities in the Free State province are actively searching for suspects after three women were killed in two distinct shooting events over the weekend in the Bloemspruit and Namibia Square neighborhoods.
The most recent case was reported early on Sunday morning, February 8, 2026, at approximately 1:50 a.m. Officers from the Bloemspruit Crime Prevention unit, while conducting standard patrols, came across the bodies of two women near a home in Namibia Square. Both individuals, thought to be in their late 20s, had been shot in the back of the head. Paramedics confirmed their deaths upon arrival at the location.
Descriptions provided by investigators indicate that one victim was clad in light blue jeans paired with a green hoodie, and the other wore a blue denim shirt along with black denim jeans.
This followed a similar discovery on Saturday, February 8, 2026, when the remains of a woman in her mid-30s were located beside Meadows Road in Bloemspruit. She too had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
Police have noted that none of the victims carried identification, leaving their names unconfirmed at this time. The reasons behind these shootings are still being examined, with no suspects in custody yet.
“The identities of the three deceased are not yet known since no documents were recovered from the scenes. We are probing the motives, and there have been no apprehensions so far,” stated Police Spokesperson Mahlomola Kareli.
Individuals with details about who the victims might be or leads on those responsible are encouraged to reach out to Detective Sergeant Machalotsa at 073 729 1732.
