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Three suspects appeared in court for business robbery – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 14:05:02

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West NORTH WEST - Three suspects, aged 24, 29 and 30 appeared today in the Mogwase Magistrate’s Court on a charge of business robbery. They will remain in custody until their next court appearance on Thursday, 16 September 2021. The court appearance emanated from an incident reported on Wednesday, 08 September 2021 at a cellphone shop at the Moruleng Mall, … [Read more...] about Three suspects appeared in court for business robbery – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 14:05:02

Firearm recovered, three suspects in court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 14:20:02

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN – Three suspects aged between 28 and 40 are appearing in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today for being in unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. The suspects were arrested on 08 September 2021 at 12:30 by the Phoenix Tactical Response Team who were conducting crime prevention duties. The police officers spotted a vehicle with three occupants travelling … [Read more...] about Firearm recovered, three suspects in court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 14:20:02

Two more suspects behind bars in connection with a foiled robbery – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 19:38:59

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng   JOHANNESBURG CENTRAL - Members of Johannesburg Central SAPS in conjunction with JMPD apprehended two more suspects aged 33 and 37 for conspiracy to commit a robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition at Hillbrow precinct in the early hours of this morning, 9 September 2021. Police followed up on all available leads after one of the suspects evaded … [Read more...] about Two more suspects behind bars in connection with a foiled robbery – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 19:38:59

Provincial Commissioner condemns an incident in which a woman was killed, manhunt launched for suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 19:53:59

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga   NELSPRUIT - The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has strongly condemned an incident in which a 39-year-old woman was shot and killed at Pienaar, outside Nelspruit. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 07 September 2021 around 11h45 am and a manhunt has since been launched for the … [Read more...] about Provincial Commissioner condemns an incident in which a woman was killed, manhunt launched for suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 19:53:59

Life sentences for murder suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 14:35:02

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN – On the 30 November 2018 at approximately 17:30, Mr Christopher Simphiwe Mabambo was at work at SG Freight Trucking in Roseneath, Umkomaas area. He received a call in his office and went outside to the main gate of his company. Whilst standing there, he was approached by two males on foot, who both pulled out a firearm and began shooting at Mr Mabambo several … [Read more...] about Life sentences for murder suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 14:35:02

SAPS welcomes 11 operatives into the elite Special Task Force (STF) Unit – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 14:50:02

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South African Police Service Office of the National Commissioner   PRETORIA - The South African Police Service (SAPS) has welcomed eleven newly trained Special Task Force Operatives (STF) to join the organisations elite unit.  All clad in camouflage uniform, the cohort stood on parade at the SAPS Tshwane Academy where they were received and welcomed by the Divisional Commissioner for Visible Policing and Operations, Lieutenant General Michael … [Read more...] about SAPS welcomes 11 operatives into the elite Special Task Force (STF) Unit – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 14:50:02

Two GBV cases finalized in two consecutive days in Bethlehem – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 15:05:02

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State BETHLEHEM - Bloemfontein High court sitting in Bethlehem finalized two Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases in two consecutive days. In one of the cases, the accused was sentenced to two life imprisonment, while in the other one was slapped with thirty years imprisonment. The sentence was passed on the 7 and 9 September 2021 consecutively. In the first incident it … [Read more...] about Two GBV cases finalized in two consecutive days in Bethlehem – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 15:05:02

Public assistance sought to locate the suspect/s following the murder of a male in Ngcobo – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 13:52:58

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape EASTERN CAPE - The police in Ngcobo are requesting members of the public to assist in locating the suspect/s who allegedly shot and killed a 35-year-old male at his homestead in Ngcelelo location, Cobosi A/A in Ngcobo on the 07 September 2021 at about 21:20. It is alleged that the mother and son retired to their separate bedrooms after supper and shots were … [Read more...] about Public assistance sought to locate the suspect/s following the murder of a male in Ngcobo – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 13:52:58

Armed robber apprehended in point – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 12:41:00

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN - At 21:50 last night, the complainant was waiting for a taxi at the corners of Prixley Kaseme and Mahatma Gandi Road, in Point area. After some time waiting for the taxi, he decided to take out his Samsung A30 to make a call and book an Uber instead. Whilst talking on the phone, suddenly two males approached him and one of them pointed him with a … [Read more...] about Armed robber apprehended in point – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 12:41:00

Drug dealer nabbed in Bayview – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 10:17:14

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN – An intelligence operation was conducted yesterday afternoon by police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit in the Bayview area to search for suspects involved in drug related cases. The operation reaped good results when a 24-year-old man was arrested.  The team advanced to Summerfield Drive in Bayview where a suspect was detected near … [Read more...] about Drug dealer nabbed in Bayview – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-09 10:17:14

20 years imprisonment for child rapist – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-08 13:36:20

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape NORTHERN CAPE - The Olifantshoek Regional Court sentenced Andy Katlolo Melwane (30) to 20 years imprisonment for raping a then 13-year-old girl. Melwane raped the child on 30 August 2015. The victim was playing on the street when the accused accosted and dragged her to the nearby veld where he raped and assaulted her. The victim's cousin who was also a minor … [Read more...] about 20 years imprisonment for child rapist – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-08 13:36:20

Three notorious dagga and drug peddlers nabbed by K9 – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-08 13:48:47

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape EASTERN CAPE - The determination of members of the South African Police Services, Elliot K9, continues to yield positive results  after three 3 notorious male suspects aged  30, 40 and 43 were arrested for dealing in  drugs and dagga in unrelated incidents . In the first incident on Monday, 06 September 2021, members of Elliot K9 acted swiftly on a tip off … [Read more...] about Three notorious dagga and drug peddlers nabbed by K9 – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-08 13:48:47

Stolen livestock recovered in a successful combined operation – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-08 14:03:47

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape EASTERN CAPE - SAPS endeavours to prevent the theft of livestock across the  border continues to yield positive results, after a multidisciplinary operation led  by specialised units; Crime Intelligence CI, Maluti Stock Theft, Mt Fletcher Stock Theft and South African National Defence Force in two separate incidents. The first incident in the early hours of 07 … [Read more...] about Stolen livestock recovered in a successful combined operation – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-08 14:03:47

Suspects found in possession of drugs – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-08 14:18:47

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  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape EASTERN CAPE - On Tuesday, 07 September 2021 at about 15h45 Cookhouse Crime Prevention members received information about a man who was possibly in possession of drugs, hitch hiking on the N10 Road to Bedford. Members swiftly mobilised and followed the information. They found the male fitting the description at the intersection of N10/R63 leading to Bedford. A … [Read more...] about Suspects found in possession of drugs – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-08 14:18:47