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South Africa: Information Sought By Police
press release Police are seeking the assistance of the public in identifying the body of a male in his forties. The body was found next to Express stores at Mclean street in King Williams Town on 11 March 2019 at about 07h00. He was wearing brown trousers, red T-shirt, grey hoody with no shoes on. Anyone with information can contact Sergeant Nomfuneko Memani Mniki on 043 6040 100/130 or 078 907 6428.
South Africa: Suspect Arrested With a Prohibited Firearm in Seawinds
press release To ensure the safety of the community, members of Wynberg Cluster Crime Prevention Unit were busy with crime prevention patrols last night, when they noticed a suspicious male in St Swithin Street, Seawinds. The suspect was searched and found to be in possession of a 9mm Norinco semi-automatic pistol and eight rounds of ammunition.
South Africa: Three Suspects Arrested On Alleged Murder
press release Crime Combatting Unit with Trio Task Team arrested three suspects on the alleged murder of a man during a house robbery incident. On the 7 March 2019, two men who are staying together at Beirut near Phuthaditjhaba, were surprised by suspects who gained entry through the roof of the room which is attached to their tuck shop. The suspects forced them into the shop where they robbed them of an undisclosed amount of cash, airtime vouchers, cigarettes and cellphones.
South Africa: Police Arrests Two Women Following a Hijacking in De Deur
press release A 3-year-old boy has been rescued from a vehicle which was hijacked in the early hours of this morning at Wilersfarm and two women have been taken into custody for questioning. The vehicle was found abandoned at Thulamtwana informal settlement. The child was attended by the paramedics and found to be in good health. It is alleged that the victim, a 37-year-old man, was driving with his girlfriend when he stopped at the side of the road.
South Africa: Mandrax Worth Millions Seized in Bloemfontein
press release On Monday, 11 March 2019 at about 22:30, Police were alerted by a bus service about five travelling bags found hidden amongst the luggage, which roused their suspicion. The bus, travelling between Pretoria and Plettenberg Bay, arrived in Bloemfontein and during offloading, five big travelling bags that could not be accounted for were found. The staff member became suspicious as the bags were not tagged.
South Africa: Man Arrested for the Alleged Rape and Murder of a Two-Year-Old Boy
press release A 35-year-old man is due to appear in the Reitz Magistrates Court soon on allegations of rape and murder of a 2-year-old boy. The suspect, who is a blood relative of the boy's mother, took victim along to a nearby tuck shop in Petsana, Reitz on Friday, 09 March 2019 at about 19:00. He returned alone claiming that the boy had disappeared while they were walking back from the shop. A search party, involving members of the community and several police units could not trace the child.
South Africa: Makhado Police Are Searching for Missing Man
press release The South African Police Service in Makhado request public assistance in locating a 46-year-old man, Johannes Michal Koekemoer of Makhado (Louis Trichardt). He was last seen on 8 February 2019 when he left his home for Pretoria in the Gauteng Province. Mr Koekemoer allegedly last made contact with his family on 1 March 2019, when he called them and ever since his phone has been on voicemail. The Police efforts to locate him at friends and relatives were all in vain.
South Africa: Double Murder Suspects Sought By Mthatha Police
press release Police in Mthatha are looking for information that may lead to the arrest of unknown murderers that hacked and killed two unknown 35 and 45-year-old men at Lutholi locality Sibangweni A/A on Sunday, 10 March 2019. It is alleged that today at about 05:30 one of the community members saw the two deceased with multiple wounds on their upper bodies at the dongas whilst he was taking his stock to the grazing field.
South Africa: Prominent Medical Doctor Killed, Suspects Sought
press release Police in Mpumalanga are looking for suspects who robbed and killed a prominent medical doctor, last night at Cassim Park, Ermelo. It is alleged that a group of unknown men arrived at the doctor's surgery, which is situated on his residential premises, pretending they were seeking medical assistance and attacked him shortly thereafter.
South Africa: Maluti a Phofung Executives Arrested for Alleged Corruption
press release Pretoria — Two senior executives from the Maluti a Phofung Local Municipality have been arrested for alleged fraud and corruption. The two, the Chief Financial Officer Nrateng Khumalo and the Expenditure Manager Diakanyo Khampepe were arrested on Thursday and subsequently appeared on Friday where both were granted R10 000 and R1000 bail respectively.
South Africa: Seven-Year-Old Raped, Suspected Rapist Behind Bars
press release The John Taolo Gaetsewe Cluster, Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit (FCS) arrested a 21-year-old man, following the allegation of raping a 7-year-old girl in Loopeng village, near Kuruman. It is alleged that the incident happened last week Sunday, 03 March 2019, while the victim was in the care of the suspect's mother.
South Africa: Six Suspects Arrested Following Police Interventions in Mamelodi
press release Parktown: Gauteng Provincial Commissioner of police, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela has welcomed the arrest on Friday 08 March 2019, of six suspects following interventions by the police in Mamelodi in the Tshwane District. The arrests come after a ministerial imbizo and a return visit to Mamelodi just over a week ago where Police Minister Bheki Cele launched the Crime Combat and Reaction Team for Mamelodi on 01 March 2019.
South Africa: Hawks Arrest Three for Dealing in Rhino Horns
press release Pretoria — Three suspects are expected to appear at the Randburg Magistrate Court today for dealing in rhino horns as well contravention of endangered species regulations. The three males aged between 35 and 32 were arrested during a three day operation between the Hawks Serious Organised Investigation, SAPS Special Task Force of the Police, SANParks and Tracker targeting the trafficking of rhino horns.
South Africa: Three Arrested for Drug Dealing in Free State
press release Pretoria — The Free State Hawks' South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) arrested three men on drug charges on Thursday and Friday last week, but not before one of them tried to flee in a car. During an investigation into suspected drug dealing, the Hawks together with Crime Intelligence and Welkom K9 followed up information of a drug delivery in Virginia on Thursday last week.
South Africa: Elliot Cluster Members Lauded As They Take Up New Ranks
press release Elliot Cluster Commander, Colonel Gezani, hosted an achievement ceremony for the members in the Cluster who were promoted into new ranks. The event was held to celebrate members who were promoted from Constables to Sergeants and from Sergeants to Warrant Officers. Although the newly appointed Warrant Officers had already received their shoulder flash, the Sergeant received the honour of being donned with their shoulder flash by their proud Cluster Commander.
South Africa: Two Suspects Face Charge of Hijacking
press release A joint intelligence driven operation carried out by K9 Unit and Flying Squad members who acted swiftly upon receiving information about a hijacking in Queenstown resulted in the arrest of two suspects. According to information, it is alleged that the complainant was accosted by unknown men who pretended to be police officers and who demanded his driving license. The suspects managed to take his quantum and drove away towards the direction of Whittle Sea.
South Africa: Court Grant Forfeiture Orders On Hawks Investigations
press release Western Cape — The National Head of the Hawks Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya has welcomed the Cape Town High Court decision to forfeit almost R420 000 worth of assets from alleged criminals in two unrelated cases. The Hawks' Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) managed to convince the court and secured over R365 000 from an SBV driver and four other suspects for their role in a robbery in 2015.
South Africa: Murderer of 4-Year-Old Girl Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
press release The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, welcomed the sentencing of Goitsemodimo Patrick Makoro, 37, to life imprisonment on Monday, 4 March 2019, by the North West High Court sitting in Vryburg for the murder of 4-year-old Nomthandazo Talakase. The sentence follows an incident in which an intensive search was launched by various police units and members of the community after Nomthandazo was reported missing on Sunday, 11 September 2016.
South Africa: Greedy House Robber Nabbed
press release Bramley Police have detained a man who was apprehended during a house robbery in Sandown. It is alleged that on 05 March 2019 in the early hours of the morning, an unknown man forced his way into the house where he threatened the victims with a firearm and demanded money from the victim. He was allegedly given an undisclosed amount of money but he got angry and demanded some more.
South Africa: Missing Persons Sought By Durban Central
press release Durban Central police is appealing for assistance from the community with regards to a missing person Lethiwe Gwala (42) of Phothwe Road in KwaMashu. She was last seen on 26 February 2019 at about 07:00, by her sister. It is unknown what she was wearing when she went missing. She has traditional marks on her face. The second missing person is Shakira Maharaj (31) of Windermere Road in Morningside, Durban. She was last seen by her common law husband on 1 March 2019 at 19:30.
South Africa: Community Assistance Sought By SAPS Kwanobuhle
press release Police in Kwanobuhle are investigating a case of murder following a shooting incident in which a 30-year-old man was fatally shot last night, Monday, 4 March 2019 at about 22:30. It is alleged that the 30-year-old man was standing in Mandla Road, Kwanobuhle when he was approached by a group of males driving a white VW Golf. Two of the occupants of the vehicle exited the vehicle and allegedly fired several shots, fatally wounding the 30-year-old male.
South Africa: Provincial Commissioner's Visit At Themane Family Following Their Son's Brutal Murder
press release The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba on 2019-03-04, visited the Themane family at Flora Park surbab in the City of Polokwane.
South Africa: Cycling Against Child Abuse
press release Five cyclists left their daily occupation to embark on a twelve (12) day cycle tour in an effort to raise funds and create awareness against child abuse. The extreme cycle tour kick started on 27 February 2019 in Johannesburg and is expected to end on 10 March 2019 in Cape Town after covering a distance of 1009 kilometres. Two members from the five men team of cyclists, have been recruited from within the ranks of SAPS.
South Africa: Vigilant Police Removed Two Illegal Firearms in Hillview
press release Muizenberg police participated in efforts to ensure safety of the community. While they were patrolling in the Vrygrond area yesterday, 04 March 2019 at 23:55, they acted on information they received about a suspect who was in possession of a firearm. Members proceeded to the address at Pilansberg Road, Vrygrond. A thorough search was conducted in the premises and they found a Browning 9mm pistol with five rounds of ammunition, in a dustbin.
South Africa: Eleven Suspects Arrested On Assault Gbh and House Breaking and Theft Charges
press release The speedy arrest of twelve suspects in connection with cases opened against them of attempted murder, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and house breaking and theft is indicative of our efforts to bring perpetrators to book.
South Africa: Klerksdorp House Robbery Suspects Appeared in Court
press release By Potchefstroom Thabiso Moloi (34), Tshepo Motsiri Nkomo (33), Abraham Kagiso There (28) and Sylvester William (28) appeared briefly before the Klerksdorp Magistrate court for a charge of house robbery on Monday, 4 March 2019, and were remanded in custody for further investigations. They are expected to re-appear in court on 11 March 2019 for a formal bail application.
South Africa: Burgersdorp Weekend Operations Success
press release During the weekend operations, conducted by members at Burgersdorp led by the Station Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Ngqoshela. On Friday, 01 March 2019 at 13:00 - 23:00 and Saturday, 02 March 2019 at 20:00 - 02:00 ATM'S, banks, post offices and businesses were visited as it was month end and pension payouts and the town was very busy. Burgersdorp was "painted" blue with the assistance of the police Reservists and Community Policing Forum (CPF) members including the youth structure.
South Africa: Missing Child Sought By Jozini FCS
press release The Jozini Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is appealing for assistance from the community in locating an eight-year-old girl, Yoliswa Sibiya from Mkhuze. Yoliswa was last seen playing with other children at her home on Saturday, 3 March 2019 before she vanished. She was wearing a pink dress and was bare foot at the time of her disappearance.
South Africa: Municipal CFO and Businessman in Court for Fraud and Corruption
press release Port Elizabeth — Nomfundo Fetsha, the Chief Financial Officer for the Chris Hani District Municipality and Mfundo Kwani, a Queenstown businessman, appeared before the Port Elizabeth Specialised Commercial Crimes court on Monday for alleged fraud and corruption amounting to R100 000. The pair arrest and subsequent appearance follows a probe by the Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team which connected Fetsha and Kwani to an alleged R100 000 corrupt relationship.
South Africa: Police to Act On Video Depicting "Assault of Babes Wudumo"
press release The National Commissioner of Police, General Khehla John Sitole has learnt with shock and is seriously concerned about the contents of a video which shows a woman being assaulted by a man. According to social media reports, the victim is Bonkile Simelane, aka "Babes Wodumo". The said video is currently being analysed, primarily to establish and verify the identities of those in the video.
South Africa: ANC Hits Back At EFF's 'Preposterous' Billboard Vandalism Claims
"Preposterous and nothing short of a product of an over-active imagination" were the words the ANC used to respond to the EFF's claims that it established an "underground unit" to vandalise and remove its billboards. "The ANC has championed the rule of law since the dawn of democracy and created a rules-based electoral system where political parties subscribe to a code of conduct.
South Africa: National Commissioner General Khehla John Sitole On Bongekile 'Babes Wodumo' Simelane Abuse Video
press release The National Commissioner of Police, General Khehla John Sitole has learnt with shock and is seriously concerned about the contents of a video which shows a woman being assaulted by a man. According to social media reports, the victim is Bongekile Simelane, aka "Babes Wodumo". The said video is currently being analysed, primarily to establish and verify the identities of those in the video.
South Africa: Hardworking and Dedicated, but These Janitors in East London Can Go Unpaid for Weeks
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik Janitors at the Cambridge informal settlement in East London, Eastern Cape, say they have to wait weeks before they get their monthly stipends. Some have had to resort to loan sharks. The toilet cleaners also say they have been working without any protective gear for years. They pay for their cleaning detergents and chemicals themselves. They are supposed to be paid by the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, as part of a public works programme.
South Africa: MEC Madoda Sambatha Urges Parents to Sign Consent Forms for HPV Vaccination
press release As the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination campaign is coming to an end on 15 March, North West Health MEC Madoda Sambatha is appealing to parents and caregivers who are yet to sign consent forms to allow health officials to vaccinate their children to do so. The department together with the Department of Education and Sport Development through school health nurses kick started the first round of HPV vaccination in February in an effort to safeguard health of young girls.
South Africa: Three-Year-Old Shot in the Head in Cape Town
A three-year-old has been shot in the crossfire in a shootout in Rylands, Cape Town and police are on the scene to investigate the incident. According to police spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk, the incident took place at around 10:15 at Pook se Bos informal settlement. He said the child was caught in the crossfire after a group of unidentified men in a white vehicle opened fire in the direction of the address where the child was. The child was shot in the head.
South Africa: Parliament Welcomes Arrest of SAPS Administration Clerk
press release The Portfolio Committee on Police welcomes the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation's (DPCI/Hawks') arrest on corruption charges of an administration clerk attached to the Giyani Cluster Human Resource Development. The rooting out of corrupt elements within the South African Police Service (Saps) is the first step in strengthening public trust and credibility in Saps.
South Africa: Forensic Probe Finds No Bosasa Donation to SABC 8 Campaign
A Deloitte investigation has revealed that Bosasa did not pay R100 000 into a crowdfunding campaign for the SABC 8, according to the South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef). Sanef approached Deloitte to perform a forensic review after TimesLive published a report on January 22, 2019, which alleged that Bosasa contributed to the cause. The forum backed the cause for the SABC 8 - eight journalists who were fired by former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng for standing up for media freedom.
South Africa: 'If I Was Able to Do Something Else, I Would,' Says Teacher
By Mary-Anne Gontsana "If I could change careers I would ... Teaching is not easy," says a teacher who has spent 12 years at a high school in Khayelitsha. The teacher, who preferred to stay anonymous, told GroundUp: "We teach some very ill-disciplined children, and sometimes there is nothing you can do about it ... Discipline and respect is not something that they are taught at home." Last week, two learners, both girls, had an argument during one of her lessons. They were swearing at each other.
South Africa: Top Cop Khehla Sitole Urges Babes Wodumo to Open Case After Assault
National police commissioner General Khehla Sitole has ordered the police to trace the whereabouts of popular local singer Babes Wodumo. Sitole's office issued a statement on Monday afternoon, calling on Babes, real name Bongekile Simelane, to open a case "at a police station nearest to her" after video footage emerged showing her partner Mampintsha allegedly assaulting her.
South Africa: Tshwane Mayoral Spokesperson Fired Over 'Irregular' Appointment
City of Tshwane mayoral spokesperson Samkelo Mgobozi has been fired with immediate effect. Mgobozi confirmed his axing to News24 on Monday, saying he was informed of the decision last week through a letter sent to him by municipal manager Moeketsi Mosola. In the letter, which News24 has seen, Mosola tells the former mayoral spokesperson that there was no other "option", as his appointment was at odds with legislation and a collective agreement.
South Africa: Tahir Announces Post-World Cup ODI Retirement
Cape Town — Proteas leg-spinner, Imran Tahir, has confirmed the 2019 Cricket World Cup will be his final appearance for South Africa in One-Day International (ODI) cricket. Tahir is currently contracted to Cricket South Africa (CSA) until July 31, and will re-assess his freelance future following the tournament.
South Africa: Thoriso Themane Murder - Adult Accused Separated From Minor
Three people accused of the brutal murder of Thoriso Thamane presented themselves to the police when they heard that they were on a list of suspects wanted in connection with the killing. This emerged during their appearance in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Monday where they face a charge of murder. The accused are Chuene Maleka, 36, and Russia Chabangu and Alfred Mothapo, both aged 37 years.
South Africa: Man Kills Brother After Opening Fire On 'Car Thief'
A 45-year-old man from Mfula village, Willowvale, has been arrested for the murder of his younger brother, 40, after allegedly mistaking him for a car thief. According to Eastern Cape police spokesperson Captain Jackson Manatha, the man arrived at his home in the village around 01:30 on Sunday. "The suspect heard some noise outside the house and saw a person between the cars. "He drew his licensed firearm and shot at the person.
South Africa: Missing Woman Sought By Police
press release KwaMsane detectives are appealing to the community for assistance in locating Irene Ntombi Mbatha (45) from Somkhele in KwaMsane. Irene was last seen leaving to Johannesburg however she did not arrive at her destination. She was last seen wearing a brown skirt, a cream T-shirt and a pair of black takkies at the time of her disappearance.
South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested By SAPS Chatsworth for Murder
press release After being on the run from police for over a year, a 29-year-old murder suspect was arrested by Chatsworth detectives on Sunday 3 March 2019. It is alleged that on 3 February 2018, a 55 year old victim was assaulted by the suspect during a domestic dispute. The victim sustain severe injuries resulting in the victim being hospitalised. The victim later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. The suspect fled from Welbedacht East and was on the run since.
South Africa: SAPS Lephalale Men for Change Event
press release Corporate Communication and Liaison The Police in Lephalale have today held a Men for Change event in respect of the forth coming father's day celebration at Lephalale Human Resource Development Lapa. The objective of this event was to encourage men to be the better fathers of tomorrow and real fathers of the 21st century. What is real father? It is said that, anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad. Mr Lamola from Old Mutual advised men about finance.
South Africa: Two Men Arrested and Stolen Goods Recovered in Nyanga
press release Observant Public Order Police members ensured that offenders were brought to justice this afternoon when they acted on their suspicions. A white BMW was driving in front of them in Borcherds Quarry Road, loaded with what seemed to be flat screens, covered with sheets. Police signaled for the vehicle to stop but the driver sped off and a car chase ensued.
South Africa: Drug Dealers Busted for a R6 Million Clandestine Lab
press release Hawks' South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) together with Douglasdale police had on Wednesday evening arrested two men for manufacturing and dealing in drugs at Watercombe Farmall in Randburg. The arrest came as a result of a joint intelligence driven operation aimed at thwarting drug dealing syndicates. Chemicals and equipment used to manufacture drugs as well as 20kg of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated value of R6 million were seized.
South Africa: Lephalale Cluster - Tom Burke Operation Back to Basics
press release The Lephalale Cluster joint operation was conducted at Tom Burk Policing Area this morning at about 09:00. This joint operation was composed of the following: Lephalale K9, Crime Intelligent, CPF, YCOP, POPS and Traffic Police. The operation started by a road block on the R572 Lephalala - Swartwater Road, searching and testing vehicles and distributing pamphlets on safety tips.
South Africa: Limpopo Police Launched Manhunt for Farm Attack Suspects
press release The Police in Haenertzburg outside Tzaneen have launched a manhunt for a group of suspects who attacked a farm in this area. It is alleged that last night at about 23:00 an unknown number of suspects broke and entered the victim's house at Cherio Farm and attacked the elderly couple who is around 60's. Both elderlies were stricken with unknown objects and robbed of firearms before the suspects fled the scene.
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