Arezwothe Protection Services - APS

19/06/2026

LEPHALALE POLICE INVESTIGATE DISAPPEARANCE OF MOTHER AND TWO CHILDREN IN LEPHALALE

POLOKWANE – Police in Lephalale have launched an investigation following the disappearance of a 37-year-old woman Phindile Ntombifuthi Phalatse and her two children Lebone Abongwe (12) and Lethabo Zemvelo Phalatse (7) under circumstances that remain unclear.

According to information received, the woman and her two sons, aged 12 and 7, were last in contact with family members in January 2026. Concerns were raised after relatives were reportedly unable to reach her, and communication with the family ceased.

On 13 June 2026, a relative visited the family's residence in Onverwacht, Lephalale, and discovered that there had been no contact with the mother and children for several months. Neighbours informed the family that they had last seen the trio around March 2026.

Preliminary investigations revealed that one family vehicle was still parked at the residence, while a Ford Kuga motor vehicle is believed to be missing from the property. It was further established that the woman had reportedly resigned from her employment during June 2024 and that the children had not attended school since November 2025.

Police have opened enquiry dockets, and investigations are underway to establish the whereabouts of the missing persons and the circumstances surrounding their disappearance.

Anyone with information that may assist in tracing the missing mother and her two children is requested to contact Detective Sergeant Mambo Nndwamato on 071 511 4310 or 079 765 8761, the nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Information may also be shared through the MySAPS App.

Police investigations are continuing.

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Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba
Limpopo SAPS

18/06/2026

ANTI-SMUGGLING OPERATION LEADS TO RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLE AND ARREST OF SUSPECT IN POLOKWANE

A multidisciplinary anti-smuggling operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Limpopo, resulted in the recovery of a stolen luxury vehicle and the arrest of a 31-year-old foreign national on Thursday, 18 June 2026.

The operation was carried out by members of the Provincial Tracking Team and Provincial Investigation Unit,supported by private security.

Police received information during the early hours of Thursday, 18 June 2026, regarding a vehicle that had been reported stolen in Gauteng and was allegedly being transported to the Beitbridge Port of Entry for possible smuggling out of the country.

Operational teams immediately activated and maintained observation at the intersection of the R101 South and R519 roads within the Westernburg policing area. The suspected vehicle was later spotted, and the driver failed to stop after being signalled to do so by law enforcement officials.

A high-speed pursuit ensued, culminating in the vehicle being successfully intercepted and brought to a stop near the Shell Ultra City in Polokwane.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the vehicle, a Nissan Patrol V8 valued at approximately R900 000, had been reported stolen in Fairland, Randburg, Gauteng, on Saturday, 13 June 2026.

The driver, a 31-year-old Zimbabwean national, was arrested at the scene. Further investigations established that he had no legal documentation to be in the Republic of South Africa.

The suspect is expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Friday, 19 June 2026, facing charges of possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle, contravention of the Immigration Act, reckless and negligent driving, and driving without a valid driver’s licence.

Police investigations are continuing.

17/06/2026

POLOKWANE – Two male suspects, aged 32 and 36, are expected to appear before the Matlala Periodical Court on Thursday, on charges of pointing a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm.

The suspects were arrested by Matlala police following an incident at Mabopane Village in the Gamatlala policing area on Monday.

According to reports, a 52-year-old man was driving an open bakkie escorting a cash-in-transit truck along the Seshego-Gilead Road (R567) when a white Toyota overtook the truck.

It is alleged that a passenger in the Toyota pointed a firearm at the cash-in-transit truck.

Cash-in-transit crew returned fire

Members of the cash-in-transit crew responded with gunfire. The suspects fled the scene, abandoning the Toyota before escaping into a nearby house and into the bushes.

One suspect injured, leads police to second suspect

Police traced and interviewed the owner of the abandoned vehicle, who provided information that led to the identification of the driver. One suspect, who had sustained gunshot injuries, was subsequently arrested.

He later assisted police in locating a second suspect.

Second suspect found with firearm

Upon arrival at the identified location, police found the second suspect in possession of a firearm. He was also found to have injuries and was immediately arrested.

The firearm and the abandoned Toyota were seized as part of the investigation.
Polokwane - Limpopo News

16/06/2026

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future Leaders

12/06/2026

11/06/2026

Newsletter No 76 of 2026 - Further Update on Firearm Training

09/06/2026

Armed robbery: Fresh Loaf Bakery, Pundamaria, last night.

08/06/2026

At the centre of the issue is the interpretation of Section 90 of the FCA, which limits ammunition possession to 200 rounds per firearm, but provides an exemption for individuals who are dedicated hunters or sports persons. The key legal question is whether this exemption applies to the individual a...

08/06/2026

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A constable was seriously injured after being attacked with an axe outside the Delft Police Station in the early hours of Monday morning.

Police say the officer was struck in the head at about 2am while standing outside the Community Service Centre.

Another officer fired warning shots, forcing the suspects to flee and abandon their vehicle.

A joint operation involving SAPS and City of Cape Town LEAP officers led to the arrest of three suspects, two men and a woman aged between 23 and 25.

The axe believed to have been used in the attack was recovered.

The injured officer is in stable condition in hospital, while the suspects are expected to appear in court.

Police are still investigating the motive behind the attack.

Make SA Safe

08/06/2026

JUST IN:

Two suspects have been shot dead near Reiger Park, East Rand, after a high-speed chase and gun fight with police and private security.

Fi****ms and robbed motor vehicles recovered.

Suspects are linked to violent crimes including courier van attacks.

The scene is still active.