The men and women in Blue, in collaboration with other law enforcers, continue to carry out duties under Operation Safer Festive Season. Their efforts yielded significant results across Nkangala, Ehlanzeni and Gert Sibande Districts. Suspects were netted whilst others were issued with fines and the operation was conducted between 26 and 29 December 2025.
The Operation aimed at preventing and combating crime in places of interest around Mpumalanga.
Nkangala District Highlights:
– 06 suspects, aged between 24 and 52, were arrested in Middleburg and Kwamhlanga area for various offences, including Contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa, assault of a Police Officer, dealing in dagga as well as armed robbery.
– 05 fines were issued for breaching of Mpumalanga Act.
– 01 was issued for violation of the National Road Traffic Act.
– 04 suspects, aged between 43 and 52, were arrested during an Intelligence-Driven Operation by Ermelo Crime Intelligence (CI) Unit in collaboration with Ascu Security company. The suspects were nabbed for Contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa, dealing in drugs and possession of suspected stolen property.
Ehlanzeni District Highlights:
– 10 suspects, aged between 26 and 40, were nabbed in Bushbuckridge, Mhala, Barberton, Masoyi, Pienaar, Kanyamazane and Kapmuiden on charges, including Contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa, possession of illicit cigarettes, selling of illicit liquor, possession of illicit cigarettes and possession of gold bearing material.
– 03 fines were issued for breaching Mpumalanga Liquor Act.
Gert Sibande District Operations:
– 02 suspects, both aged 30, were arrested in Amersfoort and Sheepmore for various offences, 02 for possession of illicit cigarettes.
– 01 fine for violation of explosives was also issued.
Meanwhile the Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, is grateful for the work that has been done by various teams. “The results show our relentless determination to deal decisively with crime and ensure safety for members of the public,” said the General.
