By: Neo Ntsele The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State has opened a murder case for further investigation after Thulani Mbana, a Democratic Alliance (DA) Ward 14 candidate, was fatally shot at Taylor Park, Zamdela, on the evening of Monday, 26 October 2026. It is reported that around 21:40, the deceased was at his home when two unidentified men approached and called him outside. As he approached them, one suspect allegedly drew a firearm and shot him multipl

By: Neo Ntsele Police in Welkom, Free State, are investigating an alleged business robbery and attempted murder. This comes after about 10 suspects stole an undisclosed sum of money from a local wholesaler in Welkom. Reports suggest that on Saturday, 10 October 2026, around 12:20, a group of unidentified men entered the wholesale on Muizen Street, Welkom, armed with rifles and wearing balaclavas. They ordered customers to lie down. The suspects allegedly went to the counter,

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 Parkweg police are searching for a white Toyota Quantum with six suspects: five coloured males and one female, who abducted a 23-year-old man in Bloemfontein, McHardy Avenue, Brandwag, and stole his belongings. The victim reported that while he was waiting for public transportation on McHardy Avenue, the minibus stopped, and he told the occupants he was headed to St Andrews Street. He boarded the bus, which continued to 2nd Avenue, where two men brandished kniv

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