The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the province have also said the suspect could face more charges
Police team swoops on man believed to be part of heavily armed gang that blew up a cash van in Rustenburg.
Police believe they have the alleged trigger-man in custody, as well as two accomplices. All are due in court on Monday.
Man convicted of raping three women, including a schoolgirl, in 2011. He was also involved in numerous other crimes.
Lieutenant-colonel and warrant officer from North West in court for theft, money laundering and other alleged crimes.
Liquor found hidden in warehouse after fully loaded truck was hijacked on its early morning delivery rounds.
Four murders, one suicide and two arrests in rural area that experienced multiple violent deaths in 2018.
Taxi-related hits in town of Utrecht leave two dead and one wounded. Follow-up operation leads to shootout with police and arrests.
Joint law enforcement operation finds fake items valued at R24.3-million. Brand names on the goods include Nike, Adidas and Uzzi.
Five people are now in custody and several firearms have been recovered during investigation into business robberies in area.
Large abalone consignment was kept under surveillance as it travelled from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
Police say three men arrested while unloading a truckload of stolen washing powder may not be squeaky clean.
Multiple unlicensed firearms and imitation weapons used by criminals confiscated by Western Cape police in past two days.
Hawks thwart gang of four would-be armed robbers. Three die after high-speed chase and shootout. One arrested.
Businessman found safe and unharmed in rural Free State town. Five alleged kidnappers have been arrested.
Police Minister promises stronger police presence in area after murders of five women. Says high-level investigation has made good progress.
Two men with gang links get long sentences for murder. Others arrested for possessing illegal firearms.
Bheki Cele released the first quarter’s crime stats on Friday. While there was a decrease in most crimes, one offence increased.
Woman gets life for masterminding the kidnapping and murder of her schoolteacher husband by three hitmen.
SAPS and Tshwane metro officers arrested across Gauteng for various offences, including corruption at OR Tambo airport.
South Africans smoulder at what many consider to be a waste of SAPS time and resources to police illicit cigarette trade.
Another case of shocking gender-based violence as police allege grandfather has abused his granddaughter since the age of 12.
Since June, a significant trend has emerged in hijacking incidents, where criminals essentially try to ‘double-up’ on their illegal activity.
Officers manning a roadblock on the East Rand chased after and arrested two Flying Squad members from Mpumalanga.
Five people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping. Police say more are likely to be apprehended.