Johannesburg: SAPS members from various units, along with municipal and provincial traffic departments and the Department of Home Affairs, successfully conducted Operation Basadi duties in and around Kimberley on Friday, 1 August 2025.
According to South African Police Service, the operation was spearheaded by a formal parade led by Colonel KC Makobo, Head of Kimberley Vispol, with Brigadier Nicholas Mtongana serving as the overall operational commander. Two roadblocks were simultaneously held along the N8 and N12 national routes. During these operations, 150 vehicles were stopped and checked, and 347 individuals were searched.
Authorities inspected two firearms and issued three J534 admission of guilt fines totaling R1,800. Additionally, fourteen traffic fines amounting to R11,700 were issued. Two undocumented males, aged 29 and 41, were arrested and detained.
In a bid to enhance crime prevention efforts, high-visibility patrols and stop-and-search operations were executed in identified hotspot areas. Operation Basadi is set to continue throughout the month of August, underscoring SAPS's dedication to community safety and gender-focused policing initiatives.