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Blue light pair to appear in Pretoria Magistrate’s Court

GCIS / SAnewsRef: GOVNEWS-82670 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

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Source domain: sanews.gov.za

Collected on 6 July 2026

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What this means

The document is a SAnews news article reporting that two men arrested for the illegal fitting and possession of blue lights on a private motor vehicle are scheduled to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on 6 July 2026. It says police stopped a vehicle in the Wierdabrug area of Centurion (Pretoria) in June, and after further investigation arrested the 40-year-old owner and a 49-year-old Mozambican national who allegedly fitted the blue lights. The article states the charges relate to contraventions of Regulations 176 and 185 of the National Road Traffic Regulations, and includes SAPS warnings and instructions for the public to report suspicious vehicles via Crime Stop (08600 10111) or the MySAPS app.

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Report suspicious vehicles displaying blue lights (Crime Stop or MySAPS app)

You can report suspicious vehicles displaying blue lights to the SAPS immediately by calling Crime Stop or using the MySAPS app.

Who it is for
members of the public
How to act on it
Call Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app to report suspicious vehicles displaying blue lights to SAPS immediately.
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Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious vehicles displaying blue lights to the SAPS immediately by calling the Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or using the MySAPS app.

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

GOVNEWS-82670 at https://www.sanews.gov.za

Key Takeaways

  • Two men arrested for illegal fitting and possession of blue lights on a private motor vehicle
  • Court appearance: Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 6 July 2026
  • Roadblock stop in June in Wierdabrug area of Centurion (Pretoria)
  • Arrested: 40-year-old owner (arrested Friday) and 49-year-old Mozambican national (arrested Saturday)
  • Allegation: Mozambican national fitted the blue lights
  • Charges: contravention of Regulations 176 and 185 of the National Road Traffic Regulations
  • SAPS warning: unauthorised fitment/use of blue lights is a criminal offence
  • Public reporting: Crime Stop 08600 10111 or MySAPS app
  • South African Police Service (SAPS)
  • Pretoria Magistrate’s Court
  • MySAPS app
  • Crime Stop (08600 10111)
  • Mozambican national (49-year-old)

Dates

Opening Date

6 July 2026

Closing Date

6 July 2026