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Public Alert: Police urges Caution as New Year approaches
CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS ONLINE_EDITOR©®™
NELSPRUIT - The Police in Mpumalanga urge all members of the public to take necessary precautions during New Year's Eve. While celebrating and congregating in various locations such as churches, taverns, and entertainment venues for the crossover into 2026, people are requested to be vigilant as suspects often take advantage of the opportunity to carry out their evil plans whilst innocent victims are in a celebratory mood.
The call for vigilance follows a recent incident that took place last night, 30 December 2025, around 23:30 in Swalala, Masoyi. During this incident, two armed male suspects stormed a local church, taking congregants by surprise. They held the victims at gunpoint, ordered them to lie on the floor, and proceeded to rob them of their mobile phones, car batteries, and a silver Isuzu bakkie with Gauteng registration plates. The bakkie was recovered nearby the place of the incident after being abandoned by the suspects, earlier today, Wednesday 31 December 2025 (though the car keys were nowhere to be found). Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries during this incident, which has since been reported to the Masoyi Police. A case of business robbery is currently under investigation, although no arrests have yet been made.
Police urge anyone with information that may assist in apprehending the suspects to call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111 or send information via MYSAPSAPP. The investigation continues.
The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr) Zeph Mkhwanazi, emphasized the importance of public vigilance as we transit into the New Year (2026). "We ask everyone who will be congregating in places of worship, entertainment spots, taverns, and other gatherings to stay alert. Criminals often exploit these festive environments, targeting people for theft of personal belongings, including mobile phones and cash. Additionally, we would like to remind those planning to use fireworks to do so responsibly. "We urge the public to avoid reckless behaviour and to exercise utmost care when handling fireworks to ensure a safe celebration for all," said the General.
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