Operation Vala Umgodi results in 512 suspects arrested

Operation Vala Umgodi results in 512 suspects arrested

On 10 July 2025, the South African Police Service reported that they had arrested 512 suspects during Operation Vala Umgodi in the month of June. “Nationwide Vala Umgodi operations continue to register commendable progress in the fight against illegal mining and related crimes,” said SAPS spokesperson, Lt. Colonel Vincent Mukhathi. He said the suspects arrested were of different nationalities. While authorities arrested most for illegal mining, …

The Sekhukhune and Mopani Vala Umgodi Operations target illegal mining and mineral transportation - Truck and Freight Information Online

The Vala Umgodi task teams in Limpopo have conducted a series of successful operations targeting illegal mining and mineral transportation activities in Mopani and Sekhukhune districts. On 8 July 2025, at approximately 19:50, the Sekhukhune District Vala Umgodi task team conducted a successful operation along the R555 Steelpoort Road towards […]

Two suspects killed during kidnapping rescue operation

Two suspects killed during kidnapping rescue operation Janine2 Thu, 07/10/2025 - 18:11 Gauteng deputy provincial commissioner Major General Fred Kekana JOHANNESBURG - Two suspects have been shot dead at a hideout of suspected kidnappers in Randfontein, Gauteng.WATCH: Kidnapped In South Africa | Part 1 | 8 March 2025Three others, including a Mozambican national, have been arrested.A 60-year-old Lenasia businessman, who was kidnapped on 29 May, …