Person of Interest By: Neo Ntsele The Bethlehem Family, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit seeks a person of interest to assist with investigations regarding a rape case. It is reported that on Thursday, 24 September 2026, at around 15:00, the victim was on her way to a shop to repair her cellphone when she was approached by an unknown African male. The individual allegedly obstructed her path and inquired about her destination. She mentioned she was headed to a

By: Neo Ntsele Police are on the lookout for two suspects after an incident involving two 21-year-old students occurred in the Memorial Road area near the cemetery in Bloemfontein on 21 September 2026. The incident was reported at Park Road Police Station, and a case of attempted sexual offence and robbery with a non-firearm weapon has been filed. The two victims were walking in the Uitsig area when they were robbed of their personal items. The female victim was allegedly dra

By: Neo Ntsele The police in Zastron are seeking help from the community to locate three unidentified robbery suspects. It is reported that on Saturday, 5 September 2026, around 19:55, a 27-year-old woman was working as a cashier at a cafe on Matthey Street, Zastron. She claims she was managing the till's float when an African male suddenly approached the counter with a firearm. He demanded that she hand over the money from her till and instructed her to remain quiet. The wom

Person of Interest to aid in rape Investigation By: Neo Ntsele The Phuthaditjhaba Family, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in the Free State is seeking the community's help to find the individual shown in the (composition photo), who is a person of interest and could aid the police in a rape investigation. In May 2026, around 23:00, the complainant returned home with her boyfriend after visiting a local tavern. An argument broke out, during which the boyfriend

By: Staff Reporter The Free State Provincial Serial Electronic Crime Investigation (SECI) Unit has made significant strides in dismantling a dangerous syndicate responsible for a wave of terror across the Lejweleputswa District. ​For over a decade, the syndicate targeted residents in Virginia, Welkom, and Odendaalsrus, committing a series of violent offenses including house robberies, housebreaking, attempted murder, and rape. ​The breakthrough in these cold cases is attribut