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MAN CONVICTED OF MURDER FOLLOWING ANTI-GANG UNIT INVESTIGATION The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the North West welcomes the sentencing of 35-year-old Pheko Andries Thebehali to 15 years’ imprisonment for the murder of a 34-year-old woman. The accused was sentenced by the Mmabatho High Court on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, after being found guilty of murder. The court further declared him unfit to possess a firearm. The incident occurred on Friday, 28 June 2024, when the deceased was reportedly at a tavern in Bodibe Village, accompanied by her friends. During the evening, the accused arrived and engaged in conversation with her. The two were later seen leaving the tavern together in the accused’s Volkswagen Caddy. This was the last time the deceased was seen alive. On Saturday, 29 June 2024, the deceased’s family reported her #missing at Sannieshof Police Station after she failed to return home and could not be located. On Tuesday, 2 July 2024, her body was discovered in bushes at Vetpan Farm in Lichtenburg by a truck driver travelling to the farm. The driver alerted his employer, who contacted the police. Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) personnel declared the deceased dead at the scene, and a murder investigation was initiated. The accused was linked to the murder through the investigation, which included the collection and forensic analysis of DNA samples from both the accused and the deceased. The forensic results subsequently confirmed a DNA match.

PAARL CRIME PREVENTION UNIT BUSTS CANNABIS CULTIVATION LAB IN LEMOENKLOOF @SAPoliceService The coordinated efforts of Crime Intelligence and the Paarl Crime Prevention Unit, led to the discovery of a cannabis cultivation laboratory and the subsequent arrest of three suspects. The team executed a search and seizure warrant at a house in De Villiers Street, Lemoenkloof, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, at about 10:30. On arrival, they found two males aged 32 and 38 and a 44-year-old female. Police seized large amounts of various cannabis products, cannabis plants, magic mushrooms and equipment used to cultivate cannabis. The three suspects were arrested for dealing in drugs and will appear before the Paarl Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

MISSING WOMAN: APPEAL TO LOCATE GRACE MABUSELA Missing Person South Africa is appealing for help to locate Grace Mabusela, believed to be originally from East London. A woman in KwaZulu-Natal says Grace left her two young sons, aged four and one, in her care in June 2026 before reportedly travelling to Mbombela with her boyfriend. The caregiver last saw Grace in early June and has been unable to contact her since. On 11 June, Grace’s boyfriend reportedly messaged her, claiming that Grace had ended their relationship in Mbombela. Grace’s current whereabouts remain unknown. The appeal is aimed at reconnecting her with her family and addressing arrangements for the children’s care. Anyone with information or who knows Grace or her relatives is urged to contact Missing Person South Africa. 📞 068 176 9574 Please share:

MEDIA STATEMENT POSTPONEMENT OF HEARING IN THE FULL COURT PROCEEDINGS CONCERNING THE DETENTION OF PROSPECTIVE ASYLUM SEEKERS (Case number: 2026/220414) The Gauteng Division of the High Court, Johannesburg, wishes to inform the public and the media that the hearing before a Full Court in the proceedings concerning the detention of prospective asylum seekers, previously scheduled for 29 October 2026, has been postponed and will now be heard from 16 to 18 November 2026. The proceedings comprise 33 urgent applications referred by the Judge President of the Gauteng Division to a Full Court to determine important legal and constitutional questions concerning the detention of undocumented foreign nationals who express an intention to apply for asylum. The referral followed differing judicial approaches regarding the effect of the Constitutional Court's judgment in Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town v Minister of Home Affairs and Others and was intended to promote legal certainty, uniformity of judicial practice, and the consistent administration of justice. The postponement has become necessary due to the substantial expansion of the proceedings since they were enrolled. Five amici curiae and two intervening parties have been admitted. In addition, one of the applicants belatedly filed a Rule 16A notice raising constitutional issues, while several parties filed affidavits out of time, resulting in further affidavits and supplementary written submissions. The matter, initially allocated a single hearing day, now requires three hearing days for its proper determination. On 21 October 2026, one of the applicants filed a notice in terms of Rule 16A of the Uniform Rules of Court raising additional constitutional issues concerning the detention of persons who express an intention to seek asylum. Rule 16A requires notice to be given of constitutional issues raised in litigation and affords interested persons an opportunity to seek admission as amici curiae. To give effect to these objectives, and notwithstanding that five amici curiae have already been admitted, the Court has directed truncated time periods in terms of Rule 6(12) to enable any interested person or organisation wishing to participate as an amicus curiae in relation to the constitutional issues identified in the Rule 16A notice to do so. Any person or organisation wishing to apply for admission as an amicus curiae pursuant to the Rule 16A notice must file its application for admission, together with its written submissions, by Friday, 6 November 2026. Persons seeking access to the referral notice, the Rule 16A notice, or the digital court files may contact Mr Kwena Ramoroka, Secretary to Judge Lebogang Modiba, the Case Management Judge, at [email protected]. Issued by the Office of the Chief Justice

Bail conditions: Suliman Carrim was granted R100,000 bail by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court today in the case relating to his failure to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Magistrate Marc Curlewis granted bail subject to strict conditions. Full bail conditions: Bail amount: R100,000. Attend court: He must attend all court proceedings unless expressly excused by the court. Surrender travel documents: His passport must remain with the investigating officer until the criminal trial is completed and his testimony before the Madlanga Commission has been finalised. Any other international travel documents must be surrendered within 24 hours of his release. No international travel: He may not leave South Africa without the court’s prior permission. No replacement passports: He may not apply for or obtain replacement passports or other international travel documents without the court’s prior written permission. Residence: He must reside at his verified residential address, unless the court authorises a change. Travel restrictions within South Africa: He may not leave the relevant magisterial district without the investigating officer’s prior written permission, which may not be unreasonably withheld. Weekly police reporting: He must report in person to a designated Police Station every Monday between 06:00 and 13:00. Contact details: He must provide the investigating officer with his current cellphone number. Medical incapacity: If he becomes medically unfit to attend court, he must notify his legal representative and the investigating officer, and provide a medical certificate or report from a registered medical practitioner. This must specify the nature and expected duration of his incapacity, and whether he is fit to travel and attend court. His legal representative must submit the medical evidence to the court for directions. A medical certificate alone does not excuse his absence. Madlanga Commission appearance: His legal representative must contact the commission within 48 hours of his release to arrange the logistics for his next appearance.

Man shot dead in Olievenhoutbosch X20, Tasselberry Street, Centurion last night. Motive unknown.

CAPE TOWN TAXI-LINKED VIOLENCE: 3 KILLED, 6 WOUNDED Three people have been dead in a wave of taxi-linked violence in Cape Town over the past 24 hours. The shootings occurred at taxi ranks and on the streets of Delft, Mfuleni, Gugulethu and Khayelitsha between Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Six people survived the shootings with injuries.

#IlicitTrade @TaxJustice_SA

MISSING: JAN FEBRUARIE – KIMBERLEY Jan Februarie from Hopetown has been missing since Monday, 26 October 2026, after reportedly being discharged from a hospital in Kimberley. He may have left the hospital with two men, possibly heading towards Lerato Park, although this has not been confirmed. His family is appealing to the public for information about his whereabouts. 📞 Contact: 078 723 0415 📞 Missing Person South Africa: 068 176 9574 Anyone with information can also contact their nearest police station. Please share to help reunite Jan with his family. #MissingPersonSA

MISSING: NTOMBIZODWA AYANDA RADEBE – VEREENIGING Ntombizodwa Ayanda Radebe has been missing since 28 August 2025, when she left her home in Tshepong Phase 2, Vereeniging, to return to Central Johannesburg College. Her family was in contact with her for two to three days before communication stopped. More than a year later, her whereabouts remain unknown. The family says they reported her disappearance to De Deur SAPS but have struggled to obtain a police reference number. 📞 Contact her family: Sister: 081 799 1657 Mother: 073 267 0150 Missing Person South Africa (WhatsApp): 068 176 9574 Anyone with information is urged to contact the family or their nearest police station. Please share to help find Ntombizodwa. #MissingPersonSA

URGENT: 81-YEAR-OLD MAN FOUND CONFUSED IN BOKSBURG An appeal has been made to help reunite 81-year-old Alberto Rodrigues Dos Santos with his family after he was found disoriented near Hospital Road in Plantation, Boksburg, on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. According to the Vulnerable Citizens Support Initiative (VCSI), Alberto appears to speak Portuguese and has been unable to provide details to help locate his relatives. The public, particularly the Portuguese-speaking community in Gauteng, is urged to help identify him and trace his family. 📞 Contact VCSI: Hildegarde: 082 561 1070 074 021 0111 Fiona: 063 238 7822 Leticia: 081 860 8145 Sunine: 076 451 0080 Please share his photograph to help reunite Alberto with his loved ones. Source: VCSI / Missing Person South Africa

POPCRU calls for probe into alleged corruption and irregular promotions at Alice police station POPCRU Eastern Cape has called for an urgent, independent investigation into allegations that police officers paid around R30,000 to secure promotions in the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality, with the Alice Police Station Commander allegedly implicated. The union also wants SAPS to clarify reports that the commander has been suspended or is facing disciplinary or criminal investigations. POPCRU has called for an audit of promotion processes, a review of disciplinary cases involving its members over alleged victimisation, and protection for whistleblowers. The union stressed that the allegations remain unverified and must be investigated fairly, with accountability applying equally to junior officers and senior management. “Accountability must begin at the top. Justice must apply equally to all ranks,” POPCRU said.

Suliman Carrim has been granted R100 000 bail. He must hand-over his passport and report to police every week. Carrim has also been ordered to make contact with the Madlanga Commission within 48 hours.

#WANTED POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING ANREW MBOYI The 33-year-old suspect is #WANTED in connection with an assault (domestic violence) case after allegedly assaulting the complainant at her residence using a stick. The complainant was admitted to hospital due to the injuries sustained during the assault. The incident occurred on 30 September 2023 in Springs. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Sergeant MJ Foreman of SAPS Springs on 011 365 5700 or 069 689 6883.

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING WALTER CHARLES ROWDEN The 36-year-old suspect is #WANTED in connection with a fraud case after allegedly using fraudulent documentation to obtain credit and purchase a vehicle from a motor dealership in Nigel. The incident occurred on 16 May 2018 on Springs Road, Nigel. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Warrant Officer JB Fourie of SAPS Nigel on 011 739 0802.

POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING FRANCIOS RAYMOND ROCHER The 29-year-old male suspect is #WANTED in connection with a motorcycle theft case, after allegedly defrauding the owner of money by claiming that he wanted to buy the motorcycle. The incident occurred on 9 October 2026 in Crystal Park. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Keokame of the SAPS Benoni Vehicle Crime Investigation Unit on 083 348 9292.

HELP KHOZA/NHLAPHO FAMILY REUNITE WITH THEIR DAUGHTER The police in Schoemansdal are appealing to the community to assist in locating a #missing person, Nomthandazo Beyona Khoza Nhlapho (16). Mr Khoza, the complainant and father of the missing person, who resides in Driekoppies next to Zuma Supermarket, has reported the disappearance of his daughter. According to the report, Nomthandazo Beyona Khoza/Nhlapho disappeared from home on 23 October 2026 at about 17:30. Nomthandazo left home with her friend, and they told their grandmother that they were going to attend a funeral and would return later. The father expected his daughter to return home, but she never came back. He then went to look for his daughter at her friend’s parental home, but he was told that they had left the previous week and had not returned. That is when he realised that his daughter was missing and went to the police station to report the case. No one knows what she was wearing at the time of her disappearance. She is slim, has a dark complexion and is approximately 1.2 m tall. Anyone with information that can assist in locating her is urged to contact the Branch Commander, Detective Captain James Khoza, on 076 412 3745. Alternatively, contact #CrimeStop on 08600 10111 or use the #MySAPSApp to report information anonymously.

SAPS BETHELSDORP SEEKS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO TRACE MISSING MAN SAPS Bethelsdorp detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing 26-year-old Brizhaan Leegvandro Lee, who went #missing on 8 September 2026. On 8 September 2026, Lee’s mother left her workplace in Newton Park. When she arrived home in Bloemendal, a colleague told her that Lee had been looking for her and was expected to return to the workplace at about 17:00. His mother returned to work to wait for him, but he did not arrive. Brizhaan is also known as Lee. His family is deeply concerned, as this is not normal behaviour for him. He experienced a mental health crisis (nervous breakdown) following the loss of his grandmother in August 2021. He was receiving medication and is considered extremely vulnerable. Various leads have been followed up. The latest information indicates that Lee was seen in the Humewood and Summerstrand areas. There is also information that he may be in the Despatch area. When last seen, Lee was wearing grey Puma sneakers, blue jeans and a black Puma jacket. He was carrying a red mountain bag. All efforts to trace Lee have been unsuccessful. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact Colonel Dawie Scholtz on 082 319 8673, #CrimeStop on 08600 10111, or use the #MySAPSApp. Information can be provided anonymously and will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. @SAPoliceService

Two Arrested as SANDF Targets Illegal Mining in Westonaria The @SANDF_ZA under Operation PROSPER, conducted an intelligence-driven operation at Kloof Mine in Westonaria, Gauteng, on 26 October 2026, targeting illicit mining and criminal activity. Two suspects, a Lesotho national and a South African national, were arrested for possession of illegal ammunition. Items recovered included 133 rounds of rifle ammunition, seven shotgun rounds, a stun grenade and a rifle magazine. Illegal mining equipment was also confiscated. During the operation, 54 people, 10 vehicles and one premises were searched. The operation was conducted by the Solomon Mahlangu Regiment in support of SAPS.