Crime

  Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS)  MPUMALANGA - Khensani Antoinette Mashaba (37) was found guilty and sentenced by the Mhala Regional Court on Tuesday 31 August 2021 for fraud and corruption - Contravening Section 17 read with section 1,2(1) 2(2) of the Prevention and combating ot corrupt activities Act 12 of 2004. During the period between April 2012 and November 2012, the accused was employed by the Bushbuckridge Local … [Read more...] about Mpumalanga municipal employee sentenced for fraud and corruption – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-02 15:20:24

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - Driven by adrenaline, police members responded to information received from the public and in the process arrested four suspects on Wednesday, 01 September 2021. Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit members followed up on information received and proceeded to an address in NY 155 in Gugulethu. Upon arrival at the identified address, mandrax tablets with … [Read more...] about Police members arrested suspects in possession of drugs, firearms and presumed stolen property – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-02 15:50:24

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - Philadelphia police are seeking the assistance of the public to assist them in identifying the body of an unknown man that was found deceased on Monday, 30 August 2021 at about 15:45 near to Van Schoorsdrift. According to reports, two boys made the gruesome discovery whilst playing in the bush. The deceased was wearing a black tracksuit pants, … [Read more...] about Philadelphia police are seeking the assistance of the public to identify unknown deceased – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-02 14:38:26

  Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) KWAZULU-NATAL – On Wednesday, 01 September 2021 Pietermaritzburg Serious Organised Crime unit arrested a 31-year-old suspect for dealing in drugs at Pelham area in Pietermaritzburg. Members received information about a suspect who was delivering drugs and a disruptive operation was swiftly conducted. The suspect was stopped and searched, during the search two jaws of cocaine to the street … [Read more...] about Alleged drug dealer to appear in court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-02 12:14:48

  Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) KWAZULU-NATAL – On Tuesday, 31 August 2021 Mthunzini High Court convicted and sentenced Bheki Gumede (38) to fifteen years imprisonment for armed robbery which happened at Dumisani Makhaye Village near Empangeni in 2015.     On 17 July 2015 Gumede and his accomplices allegedly shot and killed Xolani Nkosi who was a bodyguard of the Former KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Senzo Mchunu. They then … [Read more...] about Fifteen years imprisonment for armed robbery – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-01 11:56:42

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal KWAZULU-NATAL - All communities serviced by the Tongaat police station are advised that this police station has been temporarily closed due to a remand prisoner who was at the Tongaat Community Service Centre who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus as of this morning, 02 September 2021. The Community Service Centre will now operate from the Trauma and … [Read more...] about Coronavirus case at Tongaat police station – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-02 09:50:23

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng   On Wednesday 2021 - 09 - 01 intelligence information was received from Soweto crime intelligence regarding Network tower batteries belonging to MTN that were stored in a house in Mayfield Ext 12. The information was operationalized and the Soweto crime intelligence teamed up with Ekurhuleni flying squad and a disruptive operation was conducted where two suspects … [Read more...] about Suspects to appear in court for being in possession of suspected stolen goods and tempering with essential infrastructure – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-02 07:11:26

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   On Wednesday, the 1st of September 2021, two males aged (25) and (27) years respectively were arrested in the Old location in Elliot after they were found in possession of dagga and mandrax tablets.   The arrests followed after information was received about a house in the Old location that allegedly was selling drugs. Visible police members … [Read more...] about Two males arrested for possession of drugs and dealing in Elliot – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-02 07:26:26

  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 welcomed the arrest of three male suspects for attempting to scam a woman. The men, aged between 28 and 32 are due to appear before the Amersfoort Magistrate’s Court today, 01 September 2021, following their arrest on Monday, 30 August 2021 … [Read more...] about Provincial Commissioner welcomes the arrest of alleged scammers who are due to appear before court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-01 11:57:47

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape EASTERN CAPE - Somerset-East Regional Court convicted and sentenced Simphiwe Grootboom (34) for the rape of a 26-year-old woman. It is alleged that the victim was consuming alcohol with the boyfriend and suspect and they fell asleep. She woke up when the suspect was on top of her and she was raped.  The suspect is known to the victim. The accused … [Read more...] about Graaff-Reinet rapist sentenced to 10 years imprisonment – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-01 12:11:42

  Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) EASTERN CAPE – Heinrich Presensie (36) was yesterday, 31 August 2021 sentenced by the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crime Court for charges of numerous counts of fraud and money laundering. He was given a 36-month correctional supervision and was instructed to pay back R503 132-00 to the bank. Between August 2016 and February 2017, thirteen loans worth R1.5 million were taken out from … [Read more...] about Bank loan fraudster sentenced – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-01 12:26:42

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal KWAZULU-NATAL - All communities serviced by the Phoenix police station are advised that this police station has been temporarily closed due to a member at the Phoenix Community Service Center who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus as of this morning, 01 September 2021. The member was on duty on Monday and received their results this morning. The Community … [Read more...] about Phoenix police station closed for decontamination – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-01 12:41:42

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo   The Police in Namakgale are investigating a case of missing person following the disappearance of a 31-year-old man, Tebogo Jukujuku Ramaila from Lenyenye Village. The victim was allegedly last seen with his co-worker at Namakgale Mandela next to Kholofelo, on Saturday 28 August 2021 at about 16:00 pm. The last time he was seen, he was wearing a black … [Read more...] about Police seek public assistance to find missing man – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-01 19:38:23