Crime

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   GQEBERHA  - After receiving information about the possible whereabouts of alleged criminals involved in serious and violent crimes, SAPS New Brighton Station Commander Colonel Vuyisiwe  Tembani wasted no time in operationalising  the intelligence and set out with a team to track down these criminals last night, 10 September 2021. Personally spearheading the … [Read more...] about SAPS New Brighton crack down on criminals – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-11 19:47:03

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   THORNHILL - Police opened an inquest docket following the recovery of a woman’s body off the Van Staden’s bridge near Thornhill this afternoon. On Saturday morning, 11 September 2021 just before 10:00, it is alleged that a passer-by contacted the police after seeing a white Nissan Tiida parked near Van Stadens bridge with no occupants.  Moments later, the … [Read more...] about Inquest probe after woman’s body found off Van Staden’s bridge – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-11 21:00:14

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)   MPUMALANGA – A 32-year-old Arthur Moyo was found guilty and sentenced by the Emalahleni Regional Court on Friday 10 September 2021 for over R1. 6 million Fraud.  Moyo was convicted for four counts of fraud and one count of contravening Sec18 (1) and Sec18 (2) of the Identification Act 68 of 1997. He was sentenced to 23 years imprisonment, however the Court ruled that the accused will serve 15 years … [Read more...] about Vehicle fraudster sentenced to 23 years imprisonment for over R1. 6 million fraud – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-11 21:15:14

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   WESTERN CAPE - The endeavours of the Cape Town Flying Squad to create a safer environment for the people of this province resulted in the arrest of four armed suspects yesterday morning. The members responded to a radio broadcast that a vehicle had been hijacked in Khayelitsha and covered the exit routes. The vehicle was spotted on the N2 and pulled over in Belhar where … [Read more...] about Armed suspects apprehended by Flying Squad – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-11 20:02:03

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   PATERSON - SAPS efforts and endeavours to remove illicit drugs from our streets yielded positive results when a 52-year-old female and 24-year-old male were arrested for being in possession of a large amount of mandrax and tik. On Friday 10 September, Paterson Vispol Support members, Crime Prevention Unit and Detectives had a joint operation when they … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested and seizures made during Operation Vhuthe Hawe: Paterson – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-11 18:50:07

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   EASTERN CAPE - On Thursday 09 September 2021 at 02:00 - 06:00 a multidisciplinary roadblock was held on the N9 national road between Aberdeen and Graaff-Reinet The departments that formed part of the roadblock were, SAPS, Provincial Traffic, Municipal Traffic, Graaff Reinet K-9 Dog Unit and Emergency Services. The focus area included, enforcement … [Read more...] about Multidisciplinary roadblock conducted: Aberdeen – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-11 08:41:15

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng   GAUTENG - On Friday, 10 September 2021 Gauteng Highway Patrol members apprehended two suspects aged 48 and 56 in Rabie Ridge on a charge of possession of counterfeit notes estimated worth over a million. The Highway Patrol members were out on routine patrol along Modderfontein Road when they identified a suspicious looking white Toyota Hilux bakkie. The suspects … [Read more...] about Vigilant members of Gauteng Highway Patrol nabbed duo found in possession of counterfeit notes in Rabie Ridge – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-11 09:52:52

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal   DURBAN - A 22-year-old man appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court yesterday for bribery. On 8 September 2021 at 22:20, a Durban Central police officer was at the police station charging a suspect for possession of suspected stolen property. The friend of the arrested suspect heard that his acquaintance was arrested and proceeded to Durban Central police … [Read more...] about Friend in court for bribery – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-11 11:21:50

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo   LEBOWAKGOMO - Police seek public assistance to establish the whereabouts of a 41-year-old missing man, Tshepo Walter Lesetja from Ga-Mphahlele Mamaolo village outside Lebowakgomo. Tshepo allegedly informed his relatives in Tembisa location, Gauteng province that he is going to get transport from Tembisa Plaza to his home in Ga-Mphahlele, but never reached Limpopo … [Read more...] about Public assistance requested to locate a missing man – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-11 10:22:52