The South African Police Service wishes everyone a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous New Year. | South African Police Service

The South African Police Service in the Westerrn Cape strongly condemns the violent shooting incident that claimed the lives of three young people in Samora Machel on Saturday morning, 24 January 2026. Serious and Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 11:55 in Oliver Tambo Drive. The victims were seated in a Suzuki Ertiga when they were approached by unknown suspects who opened fire before fleeing the scene. Three victims aged between 16 and 21

[WATCH SAPS PHYSICAL FITNESS DISPLAY] #NationalPoliceDay ~The mental and physical well-being of SAPS members is our number one priority. Keeping fit is an inherent requirement for all police officers and that is why we encourage fitness in the organisation. Every week members are allocated time to exercise to ensure our police officers are always ready to pursue criminals. #EmployeeHealthAndWellness #BackToBasics | South African Police Service

NEER TEST FOR SUBACROMIAL PAIN SYNDROME (SAPS) The Neer test is another basic test for subacromial pain syndrome and can give you a hint about the location of the "impingement" - external (anterior pain), internal (posterior pain) according to Cools et al. (2008). According to the meta-analysis done by Hegedus et al.(2012) that we have mentioned in the last videos as well, this test has a sensitivity of 72% and a specificity of 60%. The test is positive when the patient's pain is provoked and fr

The South African Police Service (SAPS) wishes all police officers that are taking part in the Cape Town Sanlam Marathon the best of luck. This year, 595 police officers are taking part in the two day marathon inclusive of the 10, 21 and 42 km race. The Western Cape Province has fielded the most runners with 109, followed by both Gauteng and the Eastern Cape provinces with 85 runners each, and Head Office with 80. KwaZulu-Natal is fifth with 76 runners followed by Limpopo with 63, Mpumalanga wit

The South African Police Service wishes everyone a joyous Festive Season filled with peace and prosperity. To our members, working throughout festive season to ensure safety of all South Africans and visitors, your sacrifice and service do not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated. #SaferFestiveSeason | South African Police Service

The South African Police Service in the Western Cape has launched an intensive manhunt following a brutal attack in Viscount Street, Rocklands, Mitchell’s Plain, on Tuesday evening, 02 December 2025. The incident claimed the lives of a nine year old boy, a 21-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, while two men aged 51 and 36 were wounded and rushed to medical facilities for treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that four unidentified gunmen opened fire on the premises before entering the house