SAPS SEEKS PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING WANTED ATTEMPTED MURDER AND RAPE SUSPECT FRANCIS NWIZE AKWASE
The South African Police Service (SAPS) detectives attached to Johannesburg Central are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for alleged attempted murder and rape, which occurred in Johannesburg Central on 23 April 2026.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Francis Nwize Akwase is urged to contact the investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Mbatha on 076 770 5766. Information can also be reported anonymously via the #MySAPSApp or by calling the #CrimeStop number on 08600 10111.
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HAWKS SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING PERSON OF INTEREST FOLLOWING SASOLBURG CASH-IN-TRANSIT ROBBERY
The #Hawks’ Welkom-based Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) detectives are seeking Mothoezane Xaba, from Daza Hostel, whose photograph is attached, as a person of interest who may assist with the investigation into an armed cash-in-transit robbery that occurred on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, in Sasolburg.
It is alleged that security guards were conducting their normal cash collection duties at retailers in Sasolburg, when one of the guards was accosted by an unknown suspect who pointed a firearm at him. A bag with an undisclosed amount of cash was taken. Approximately five suspects escaped in a blue Nissan Tiida with registration number CY28TPGP.
The security guards pursued the suspects to Minaar Street in Vaalpark, where the suspects allegedly abandoned the vehicle and hijacked an Amarok Quantum minibus with registration number MD45GVGP, along with its driver. The suspects then drove towards the Vereeniging taxi rank, where they abandoned the minibus and boarded a taxi travelling to Vosloorus.
Two vehicles in the vicinity and several building walls were damaged during the shooting. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
Xaba, who is sought for questioning in connection with the investigation, is believed to be originally from KwaZulu-Natal.
Anyone with information regarding Xaba’s whereabouts is urged to contact Detective Captain Chris Mochesane on 071 481 2546.
Anonymous information may also be reported to CrimeStop on 08600 10111 or via the MySAPSApp.
MISSING PERSON: PIENAAR POLICE REQUEST PUBLIC ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING 16-YEAR-OLD GRESHEM GALELA MASHABA
Police in Pienaar, Mpumalanga, are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Greshem Galela Mashaba, who was reported #missing.
Mashaba was last seen on Sunday, 7 September 2026, when he left his residence in Pienaar, Mpumalanga, in the morning to go to school. However, he did not report to school and never returned home.
At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white school shirt, a green jacket and grey school trousers.
Anyone who may have information regarding Mashaba’s whereabouts is urged to contact the investigating officer, Constable LL Magagula, on 013 794 9309.
POLICE SEEK ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING 71-YEAR-OLD MISSING MAN
Vosloorus SAPS are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a 71-year-old man, Lerato Paulos Mabote, who was reported #missing by his son on 13 September 2026. He has not yet been located.
Mr Mabote was last seen in the Vosloorus area wearing a black round-neck jersey with grey patches on the front, grey and red tracksuit trousers, and black sandals. He is approximately 6.7 feet tall. It is believed that, due to his age, Mr Mabote may be confused or disoriented and may not know where he is. Members of the public are therefore requested to be on the lookout for him, including outside the Vosloorus area, as he is known to be capable of walking long distances before experiencing difficulty walking.
Anyone who may have seen Mr Mabote or has information that could assist in locating him is urged to contact Vosloorus SAPS Sgt Mototo on 011 960 0264/5/6 or Sgt Mabote on 074 368 3873.
Information can also be provided to the Crime Stop hotline on 08600 10111 or anonymously via the MySAPS App.
The SAPS appeals to anyone who may have information to come forward so that Mr Mabote can be safely reunited with his family.
Please help find #KamogeloBoikanyo who was last seen on 9 September 2026.
If you have any information, please contact the SAPS or the family using the numbers on the poster below.
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JOUBERTON POLICE REQUEST COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE IN TRACING A MISSING WOMAN: MANTSANE LETLAKA (22)
The police in Jouberton request the community’s assistance in locating #missing 22-year-old Mantsane Letlaka, of Jouberton in Klerksdorp. Letlaka was last seen by her mother on Thursday evening, 09 January 2025 when she left with her friend but never returned.
A search commenced and extensive investigations were conducted, without any positive results. It is not known what she was wearing at the time of her disappearance. She is light in complexion and about 1.6 meter tall with a medium built body and had black plaited short hair.
The police request anyone who may have information regarding Mantsane Letlaka’s whereabouts to contact the Investigating Officer, Constable Donovan Craucamp on 084 201 3500 or 018 465 9342. Alternatively, call your local police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from your smart phone.
🕊No one should lose their life because of suspicion, rumours, or simply because of where they come from. 💔
Vusi Radebe was walking home. He deserved to make it home safely. 🥀
We demand justice, accountability, and the truth. ⚖️✊🏾 No more innocent lives lost to false accusations. 🕯️
#JusticeForVusiRadebe #FalseAccusations #AllLivesMatter
MISSING 23-YEAR-OLD MAN FROM RUSTENBURG🚨
Napoleon Blessing Webster, 23, has been reported missing in Rustenburg-East.
He was last seen on 20 September 2026.
According to the information provided by his family, Webster stays in Olifantsnek.
He was wearing an orange top at the time.
He reportedly left a suicidal note before going missing.
Anyone who may have seen Webster or has information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward immediately.
📞 082 503 9081
📞 084 285 7020
📞 SAPS Rustenburg: 014 590 4115
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🚨 MISSING MATRIC STUDENT | UMHLALI, KZN
A matric student has reportedly gone missing in Umhlali, KwaZulu-Natal.
Anyone with information on the student’s whereabouts is urged to contact the police or the family.
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