Cape Town – Police in the Western Cape arrested four men on drug-related charges during operations in the Manenberg area and a separate incident in Mfuleni over the weekend of 6 to 7 February 2026.
Officers from the South African Police Service, including Public Order Police and the Manenberg Crime Prevention Unit, carried out high-density operations in known hotspot areas of Manenberg. These operations involved stop-and-search actions, patrols, and increased visibility aimed at addressing violent gang-related activities.
On Friday 6 February 2026, while on patrol in the Surrey Estate section of the Manenberg precinct, officers spotted a silver Toyota Corolla at the intersection of Ruimte and Orion roads. The occupants of the vehicle reacted suspiciously upon seeing the police. Officers stopped the car and searched the two men inside.
The search revealed that the 25-year-old and 33-year-old each had 44 units of tik, along with two packets of uncut tik. The drugs seized in this incident have an estimated street value of R1 million. Police confiscated the substances and booked them in as evidence.
In a separate stop the same day, members of the Manenberg Crime Prevention Unit searched a 41-year-old man in Susan Court, Heideveld. They found one unit of cocaine in his possession.
The three men arrested in Manenberg – aged 25, 33, and 41 – are scheduled to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Monday 9 February 2026 on charges of possession of drugs.
In an unrelated incident on Saturday 7 February 2026 at approximately 08:20, Public Order Police officers acted on information about drugs at a property in Abbey Street, Mfuleni. They searched both the 57-year-old suspect and the premises.
Officers discovered 181 mandrax tablets hidden inside a black pipe in a kitchen sink cupboard. The man was arrested for possession of mandrax and detained at the Mfuleni police station. He is due to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court on Monday 9 February 2026.
These arrests form part of ongoing police efforts to disrupt the illegal drug trade in affected communities in the Western Cape.
Three Suspects Arrested for Possession of Unlicensed Firearms and Ammunition in Bekkersdal
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.
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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.
