Kasselman reports string of crimes and arrests in town

KSS reported on April 13 two gunmen robbed the Highway Cafe in Walter Sisulu Street at around 18:00.

April 25, 2026

Arisja Misselhorn Less than a minute

CCTV footage of a suspect at the Highway Cafe. Photo: Supplied

Kasselman Security Services reported several crime incidents in the town last week. They arrested a man on April 14 who was robbing hitchhikers between Gauteng and KZN on the R23.

His vehicle was also impounded.

KSS reported on April 13 two gunmen robbed the Highway Cafe in Walter Sisulu Street at around 18:00.

They demanded money from the cash register before fleeing towards the railway line.

Dr Betsie Louw’s surgery was targeted on April 10 when a man in coveralls stole two cellphones off the reception desk.

Vehicle impounded .

On R23 entering Meyerville from Volksrust

The suspect was robbing hitchhikers between Gauteng and KZN on the R23.

Kasselman Security Services arrested this man for robbing hitchhikers on the R23. Photo: Supplied

CCTV footage of a man pointing a gun at the shopkeeper at Highway Cafe. Photo: Supplied

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April 25, 2026

Arisja Misselhorn Less than a minute

Arisja Misselhorn

I have been a journalist for more than 30 years. I worked for Caxton and Beeld and also for my own publication. I returned to Ridge Times in 2018. I became editor for Ridge Times, Standerton Advertiser and Streeknuus in 2023. I completed numerous courses throughout the years, and I have won several awards.