North West Sergeant Myka Constance Shale was arrested and granted R4 000.00 bail upon her appearance in the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, for defeating the ends of justice. The 46-year-old who is attached to Crime Intelligence Gathering (CIG) was arrested at her house in Ikageng on Wednesday morning, 23 July 2025.
Police spokesperson Colonel Adele Myburgh Shale met with an informer, who allegedly handed a firearm to her that was picked up on the murder scene of Wilfred Casper (38). “The murder was reported on Saturday, 12 July 2025 in Marikana at Promosa, close to Potchefstroom. “However, after receiving the firearm, it was never handed in/declared by her,” said Myburgh.
The accused is expected to appear again before the same court on Monday, 6 October 2025. The North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Patrick Asaneng, commended the Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) for the arrest of Shale. Meanwhile, Wilfred Casper, 38, was found with multiple stab wounds and other injuries. “He was declared dead on the scene by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) and within five day’s Ikageng Detectives arrested eight suspects between the ages of 27 and 35 for his murder.
“It is alleged that they are all members of the SVK-gang,” Myburgh said.The eight appeared before the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 17 July 2025 for murder and were remanded in custody until their second and third court appearances before the same court on Thursday, 24 July 2025 and Friday, 25 July, for a bail application.
