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Two people, including a 16-year-old boy, were killed and two young females injured in a suspected gang-related attack in Vygieskraal, Athlone on Thursday night. It’s alleged that the four were standing on the corner of Violet Close and Canal Road when unknown suspects opened fire. Local police spokesperson Warrant Officer Zita Norman says one of the victims ran around Kakgat and collapsed. The other deceased collapsed in Canal Road. The 17- and 21-year-olds who were injured were transported to hospital in a private vehicle. Norman says nine cartridges were found at the crime scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and no arrests have yet been made. -Radio 786

SUSPECT (19) ARRESTED IN BOHLOKONG FOLLOWING ALLEGED BUSINESS ROBBERY AND ATTEMPTED MURDER @SAPoliceService The Bohlokong police have arrested a 19-year-old suspect following an alleged business robbery and attempted murder at a tuckshop in Naledi Section, Bohlokong, on Thursday, 5 November 2026. It is alleged that three male suspects entered the tuckshop during business hours, pretending to look for food. Two of them allegedly took food from the shelves, while the third approached the 22-year-old foreign national businessman, demanding money. When the businessman indicated that he had no money, the suspect allegedly stabbed him on the right side of his neck and cheek with a knife. During the struggle, the other two suspects managed to flee from the shop. The injured businessman managed to escape and lock the shop, trapping the alleged attacker inside. Police were summoned to the scene and arrested the suspect. The victim was transported to a local hospital for further medical treatment. A case of business robbery and attempted murder is being investigated. The 19-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Bethlehem Magistrate's Court today, Friday, 6 November 2026.

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Geordin Hill-Lewis says the party is ready to work with other political parties to establish stable coalition governments following what he describes as a historic performance in the 2026 Local Government Elections. Addressing the media, Hill-Lewis said the election results presented the DA with an opportunity to turn around several municipalities and cities across the country. The DA says it will be the only party to govern a metropolitan municipality with an outright majority, following a strong victory in Cape Town. He says it has also emerged as the largest party in four other metros – Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Nelson Mandela Bay. The party expects to gain approximately 104 additional wards and 233 councillors nationally. Hill-Lewis also highlighted that roughly one million black South Africans voted for the DA, describing this as evidence of the party’s growing support across communities. He thanked voters for their support, saying the DA understood the responsibility that came with the mandate. COALITION TALKS Attention now turns to coalition negotiations, with the DA confirming that it has already started engaging other political parties to establish stable governments. Hill-Lewis said the party wants to bring parties together around a shared programme focused on effective service delivery and good governance. He identified key priorities as: Reliable water and basic services. Safer streets and communities. Job creation and an environment conducive to business growth. Zero tolerance for corruption. Merit-based appointments. Sound financial management. Stable and accountable local government. The DA says it is prepared to work with any political party willing to put residents first and commit to these principles. Hill-Lewis stressed that coalition agreements would be made public once finalised, although negotiations would not be conducted through the media. He said the DA’s immediate priority was to ensure that municipalities deliver meaningful improvements to residents’ lives. Hill-Lewis described the election as an important step towards the DA’s ambition of becoming South Africa’s largest political party. He said the party would use its growing support to strengthen its presence in communities and demonstrate that capable governance can improve people’s lives. He concluded by saying the DA was ready to work with other parties to build stable, inclusive and accountable governments.

31-YEAR-OLD MAN MISSING AFTER TRAVELLING FROM LENASIA TO PRETORIA A search is underway for Kenesh Kevin “Joey” Dorsamy (31), who has been missing since 18 October 2026. According to his family, Joey left Lenasia Extension 13 following a domestic disagreement and travelled to Elandspoort, Pretoria, where he reportedly visited friends before heading towards Lotus Gardens. His family has not heard from him since. He was last known to be driving a white Volkswagen Polo TSI (HR 90 NL GP), which has a damaged passenger-side light and a reported water leak. Joey is described as slim, with short hair, dark brown eyes and a short goatee. He was last seen wearing a red Manchester United jacket, blue jeans, white Superga sneakers and a light blue Nike cap. His family is appealing to residents of Elandspoort, Lotus Gardens, Laudium, Lenasia and surrounding areas for assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact: Angela Dorsamy (wife): 072 621 6165 Missing Person South Africa: 068 176 9574 SAPS: 10111 IMPORTANT: The family has indicated that a missing-person case had not yet been opened, and no SAPS reference number has been provided. Please share.

TWO SUSPECTS NABBED FOR DAMAGING ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ON THE N3 FREEWAY IN THE ALBERTON AREA On Thursday, 05 November 2026, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Drug Enforcement, Public Order Policing (POPS), CLU and K9 Unit Officers arrested two (2) suspects, aged twenty-four (24) and thirty-four (34), for damaging essential infrastructure along the N3 freeway near Grey Avenue in Alberton. While officers were conducting patrols along the freeway, they spotted three (3) suspicious males pulling a rope connected to a streetlight in the middle of the freeway. Suspecting that the men may be involved in criminal activity, officers tactically approached them. However, upon noticing the Police, the suspects fled on foot, prompting a chase. Two (2) suspects were apprehended, while the third managed to evade arrest. Upon searching the apprehended suspects, Officers found them in possession of approximately four (4) metres of copper cable, a side cutter and heavy duty gloves. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had gained access to the underground drainage system beneath the freeway, where they tied a rope to the copper cables connected to the streetlights. They then used the rope to physically pull the cables out from the poles. The apprehended pair, were charged with damaging essential infrastructure and contravening the Immigration Act, and were detained at the Alberton Police Station. They are expected to appear before the relevant Magistrate's Court soon.

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POLICE RETRIEVE BODY OF UNKNOWN FEMALE FROM LIEBENBERGSVLEI RIVER The Phuthaditjhaba Police #SearchAndRescue Diving Team, comprising Sergeant Mabe and Constable Rampai, with the assistance of local Emergency Medical Services personnel, retrieved the body of an unidentified female from the Liebenbergsvlei River outside Bohlokong. The deceased is estimated to be in her twenties. At the time of recovery, she was wearing blue tracksuit pants and a pink T-shirt. Her identity remains unknown, and an inquest case has been opened to establish the circumstances surrounding her death. Anyone who may assist in identifying the deceased or locating her family or relatives is requested to contact Bohlokong Detective Warrant Officer Hescock on 082 453 0794.

SHOOTING IN BELGRAVIA: TWO DEAD, TWO INJURED 📍 The Vlei, Canal Road, Belgravia 📅 Thursday, 5 November 2026 | Approximately 20:36 FACSA reports that four people were shot during a shooting incident in The Vlei, Belgravia. Two victims were classified as Code Blue (deceased), according to the latest update. The condition of the other two victims not yet confirmed.

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Crime Intelligence Colonel Ismail Dawood has approached the Gauteng High Court in an urgent bid to stop SAPS from proceeding with an expedited disciplinary hearing scheduled for 12 November. He wants the process halted pending a review of the decision to institute it. This follows the withdrawal of extortion and assault charges against him by the DPP, citing insufficient evidence to sustain the case. The urgent application is set down for Tuesday, 10 November.

TSHWANE WATER UPDATE: MOST SYSTEMS STABLE, BUT RESERVOIR LEVELS REMAIN LOW @CityTshwane The City of Tshwane says water supply across Regions 1, 3, 4 and 6 is generally stable, but several reservoirs remain at critically low levels, threatening reliable supply. Key concerns include: -Region 1: Magalies/Rosslyn Reservoir: 16% Soshanguve L Tower: 6% Mabopane Main: 22% Ga-Rankuwa East: 33% -Region 3: Klapperkop receiving reservoir: 5% Lotus Gardens: 29% Heights LL: 30% Carina Street reservoirs: average 42%. Pumping to higher-lying areas remains on hold. -Region 4: Clifton: 19% Doringkloof: 35% Brakfontein: 33% -Region 6: Mamelodi R3: 20% Eersterust: 20% Erasmusrand: 35% Garsfontein has improved to 52%. The City warns that high consumption and limited incoming water volumes are slowing reservoir recovery. Residents are urged to use water sparingly, repair leaks, avoid watering gardens, washing cars with hosepipes and filling swimming pools.

Excellent coverage by @SABCNews on the 2026 Local Government Elections. Comprehensive, professional and informative reporting, keeping South Africans updated on the latest developments, voter trends and results.

2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS: IEC SAYS RESULTS COUNTING PROGRESSING STEADILY @IECSouthAfrica The IEC says the capturing and verification of results from the 2026 Local Government Elections are progressing steadily. Key figures as at 17:00: More than 60% of the 66,073 results had been captured. 40,202 results slips scanned. 32,238 results independently audited. 65 of 213 municipalities (31%) have completed the full verification process. Provincial capturing progress: Northern Cape: 87% Western Cape: 69% Free State: 64% Eastern Cape: 60% Mpumalanga: 52% KwaZulu-Natal: 37% Gauteng: 35% North West: 35% Limpopo: 23% Municipal completion: The Northern Cape leads with 81% of municipalities completing the process, followed by the Western Cape at 56%. Gauteng has yet to complete the process in any municipality. The IEC says the results remain provisional until all objections material to the elections have been finalised. The Commission expects the results collation process to be completed by the weekend. The IEC has also confirmed that its enhanced Issue Tracker has resolved more than 1,000 cases logged since the start of special voting. The IEC has urged political parties, candidates and the public not to spread disinformation and to rely on officially verified results. The Commission says accuracy, transparency and the integrity of the results remain its priority.

The Chairperson of the Madlanga Commission has ruled that the evidence of a witnesses scheduled for tomorrow, will be in-camera.

Robbery: East Rand. If you can recognise the suspects, call CrimeStop on 08600 10111.

NATJOINTS ELECTION SECURITY UPDATE: 2026 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says the 2026 Local Government Elections were conducted in a largely safe and conducive environment, with minimal disruptions, despite several incidents reported across the country. Security forces maintained a heightened presence at 331 identified high-risk voting stations, including 165 in KwaZulu-Natal, 119 in Gauteng, 33 in the Western Cape and 11 in Mpumalanga. 🔴 ARRESTS AND CRIMINAL CASES Special voting: 2–3 November 65 criminal cases registered. 32 suspects arrested. Voting Day: 4 November 85 incidents reported nationally. 57 criminal case dockets registered. 27 suspects arrested. The Voting Day cases included: 32 electoral legislation violations. Four assault cases. Two malicious damage to property cases. Two intimidation cases. Two crimen injuria cases. One theft case. One public violence case. One fraud case. One business burglary. One drunk and disorderly conduct case. 21 POLITICALLY MOTIVATED MURDER CASES NATJOINTS confirmed that 21 murder cases linked to political motives during the election period have been registered. These include the murder of an MK Party member in KwaZulu-Natal. Other serious incidents reported include: Mpumalanga: A 57-year-old man was shot and killed in Bushbuckridge in the early hours of Thursday, 5 November. Limpopo: A 31-year-old man was stabbed to death at a park opposite Florapark Comprehensive School in Polokwane. A 35-year-old suspect was arrested. KwaZulu-Natal: A man was attacked and killed while walking home on Voting Day. Two additional deaths were also reported during the election period: An elderly woman collapsed and died after arriving at hospital in Shallcross, KwaZulu-Natal. An IEC official died following a similar reported incident at Buhrmansdrift in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District, North West, on 2 November. IEC AND POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY NATJOINTS also confirmed interventions involving alleged electoral misconduct by IEC officials. SAPS took action against a police member in KwaZulu-Natal who arrived at a voting station in a vehicle displaying political party branding. Authorities stressed that nobody is above the law. SECURITY OPERATIONS CONTINUE Counting, reconciliation, verification and capturing of election results are still underway. Security forces remain deployed to: Protect ballot papers and voting materials. Secure results centres and counting operations. Prevent intimidation and violence. Safeguard the integrity of the results-management process. NATJOINTS says security operations will continue until the 2026 Local Government Elections are formally concluded. @SAPoliceService

POLICE CLAMP DOWN ON WILDLIFE CRIME: FOUR ARRESTED AND TWO PANGOLINS RESCUED Four suspects were arrested for the alleged unlawful possession of endangered species after two live pangolins were found inside a vehicle during an intelligence-led operation at Waterfall Mall in Rustenburg on Wednesday, 04 November 2026. The operation followed information received by Crime Intelligence (CI) Ivory Park, regarding a group of suspects who were allegedly involved in the illegal trade of endangered species. The information indicated that the suspects were in possession of two female pangolins, which they intended to sell to potential buyers for approximately R500 000-00 each. Following the information, a cross-border, multidisciplinary team comprising members of Crime Intelligence Ivory Park and North West, SAPS Ivory Park Task Team, Phokeng K9, Rustenburg Tactical Response Team (TRT) and Safeguard Risk Services was assembled and deployed to the area. The team proceeded to the parking lot at a Mall in Rustenburg and kept observation. A white BMW, in which the suspects were travelling, was seen entering the mall and was intercepted by the operational team. Permission to search the vehicle was granted and upon searching the vehicle, two live pangolins were found inside the boot. When questioned about the endangered species, the four suspects, aged between 38 and 51, could not give a reasonable explanation and were subsequently arrested for unlawful possession of endangered species. The vehicle was also found to be affixed with false registration plates. It was seized for further investigation. Members of the Rustenburg Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC) and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment were called to the scene. The two pangolins were rescued and taken for safety purposes by members of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. The estimated value of the pangolins is +-R1 000 000.00(One Million Rands) Further investigations are continuing to establish the suspects' criminal network. The suspects are expected to appear before the Rustenburg Magistrates' Court on Friday, 06 November 2026, to face charges of unlawful possession of endangered species in contravention of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 10 of 2004. The Provincial Commissioner of the North West, Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams, commended all the units involved for their excellent collaboration and swift action that led to the rescue of the pangolins and the arrest of the suspects. He emphasised that the SAPS remains committed to protecting the country's endangered species and bringing those involved in wildlife crime to justice.

89-YEAR-OLD MAN MISSING IN JOHANNESBURG 📍 UNIGRAY, MOFFAT VIEW, GAUTENG An urgent search is underway for 89-year-old Isaac Kock, who went missing on Thursday morning after leaving home for a walk in Unigray. He was last seen between 08:00 and 08:30. Isaac was wearing charcoal trousers, a beige jersey, black shoes and a cream-coloured hat. He is approximately 1.6–1.7m tall, weighs 70–75kg, has grey hair and brown eyes. ⚠️ He is considered vulnerable as he requires chronic medication. Anyone who may have seen him or has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact: 📞 Moffat View SAPS: 011 623 1014 / 011 623 5190 📞 Missing Persons South Africa: 068 176 9574 SHARE PLEASE.

THREE LIFE SENTENCES FOR MAN CONVICTED OF 119 CHILD SEXUAL OFFENCES -WELKOM, FREE STATE The NPA has welcomed the sentencing of 37-year-old Christiaan Francisco Fortleza van der Linde, who received three life imprisonment sentences after pleading guilty to 119 charges involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of three minor children. The offences occurred between 2015 and 2024 and included rape, sexual assault, grooming, child trafficking, kidnapping, attempted murder and the creation, possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The accused exploited positions of trust to groom and repeatedly abuse his victims, aged between 11 and 17. He also created and distributed sexually explicit material involving children. In one particularly disturbing incident, he kidnapped and trafficked a second victim and attempted to murder the child in an attempted murder-suicide. The Welkom Regional Court imposed: Three life sentences for two counts of rape and trafficking in persons. Additional prison terms for attempted murder, sexual exploitation, grooming and other offences. Entry into the National Register for Sex Offenders. He was also declared unfit to possess a firearm, prohibited from working with children and barred from possessing or using electronic devices while serving his sentence. The court rejected the defence’s request to deviate from the prescribed minimum sentences, agreeing with the State that the crimes formed part of a calculated and sustained pattern of abuse. The NPA highlighted the devastating psychological impact on the victims, with two reportedly becoming suicidal as a result of the abuse. The NPA says the sentence demonstrates its commitment to protecting children and ensuring that those who exploit and abuse vulnerable minors face the full consequences of the law. @NPA_Prosecutes

EXTRADITION HEARING POSTPONED PENDING FINALISATION OF FIREARM CASE AGAINST ALLEGED UK FUGITIVE @NPA_Prosecutes The extradition proceedings against alleged United Kingdom fugitive, 46-year-old Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, have been postponed by the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court to 7 December 2026. The postponement will allow for the finalisation of the Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) process and the conclusion of plea and sentencing proceedings in his firearm and ammunition case, which are scheduled for 10 November 2026. The United Kingdom authorities submitted a request for Mutual Legal Assistance to South Africa, seeking the handover of electronic devices seized from Tshuma. The request was authorised by the Minister of Justice in terms of Section 7 of the International Cooperation in Criminal Matters Act 75 of 1996. Following consideration of the evidence presented, the court granted the order sought in terms of the MLA request. The cellphone will accordingly be handed over to the United Kingdom authorities to assist with their investigations into the murder charges Tshuma faces in that country. Tshuma has entered into a plea and sentence agreement with the State in terms of Section 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act. In terms of the agreement, he pleaded guilty to charges relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, as well as contravening the Immigration Act. Tshuma is wanted in the United Kingdom on three counts of murder. It is alleged that, in early July 2026, in Bedford, Bedfordshire, he murdered his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, and their two children, Natalie Tshuma and Nala Tshuma. The NPA is ready to proceed with the extradition proceedings and remains committed to ensuring that the matter is dealt with expeditiously and in accordance with the law. Issued by: Magaboke Mohlatlole NPA Communications Officer Gauteng Division, Johannesburg