The Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga and Eastern Cape SAPS senior management are sending their heartfelt condolences to the immediate family, friends, relatives and colleagues of Sergeant Miniyake Kolela, a 44-year-old a member who was attached to the Anti-Gang Unit, Port Elizabeth. He was fatally wounded while on duty last night, 11 August 2020. "As the Provincial Commissioner and my senior management, we are deeply moved and shaken by the passing … [Read more...] about Death of Anti-Gang Unit Member
Crime
Eight Years Imprisonment for Bookkeeper
A former bookkeeper, Patricia Engela Plumridge (36), has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment by the Port Elizabeth Commercial Crime Court on Tuesday. Plumridge was arrested by the Serious Commercial Crime Investigation on 30 August 2019, after she misappropriated about R1.8 million from her employer, a local fresh produce in Port Elizabeth. Investigations revealed that between January 2016 and February 2019, Plumridge unlawfully transferred funds from her employer's account into her … [Read more...] about Eight Years Imprisonment for Bookkeeper
Only in Cradock
CRADOCK - During a routine roadblock conducted on the N10 Port Elizabeth, Tarkastad cross road on 10 August 2020, 30.2 kilograms of cannabis and a sheep carcass was confiscated from a taxi. Members from the Cradock Operational Command Centre, SANDF members and members from the K9 unit searched vehicles, trucks and taxis when the finding was made. The Cannabis with a street value of almost R90 600-00 was booked in the SAP 13 register as found property, and the sheep carcass was handed over … [Read more...] about Only in Cradock
Bales of dagga found on N2 Port Elizabeth
Bet You Wish That You Were There First! PORT ELIZABETH - At daybreak this morning, 10 August 2020, patrolling SAPS Algoa Park members stopped on the N2 near the Addo Road on ramp Port Elizabeth bound after noticing huge bales lying on the road. At about 05:15, police stopped and picked up three huge bales that is suspected to have fallen off a moving vehicle. On opening the bales, they discovered that each bale weighing over 60kg each contained dagga. Origin and destination of the dagga … [Read more...] about Bales of dagga found on N2 Port Elizabeth
Illegal firearms recovered and suspects arrested: Motherwell, Rosedale and Coega
PORT ELIZABETH - Eradicating the proliferation of illegal firearms minimises the commission of serious and violent crimes. Within 24 hours police in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro confiscated four firearms and arrested and detained 6 suspects in possession of illegal firearms. During the early hours of Saturday morning, 08 August 2020 about 01:55, SAPS Ikamvelihle members were doing routine vehicle stop and search operations in Hlosi Street NU 1 when they stopped a vehicle. After searching the … [Read more...] about Illegal firearms recovered and suspects arrested: Motherwell, Rosedale and Coega
Korsten woman stabbed multiple times
Gelvandale detectives are on the hunt for a suspect/s allegedly involved in the gruesome killing of a 26-year-old Korsten woman. It is alleged that on Friday, 07 August 2020 at about 07:45 a person was walking near an open space in Thornton Street when he noticed the body of a female lying in the field. According to the woman’s family, she left home last night, 06 August 2020 at about 19:30 to visit a friend in Shauderville. She left the friend’s house (time unknown) and never returned … [Read more...] about Korsten woman stabbed multiple times
Bethelsdorp Woman arrested for arson and attempted murder
PORT ELIZABETH - A 42-year-old woman from Timothy Valley in Bethelsdorp was arrested at the scene for arson and attempted murder during the early hours of this morning, 06 August 2020. At about 00:45, police responded to a complaint of a house on fire in Angola Street in Timothy Valley. It is alleged that the suspect was seen exiting the house, locking the door and setting the place on fire. The neighbour ran to rescue the victim inside as he heard screams for help. The 40-year-old victim … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp Woman arrested for arson and attempted murder
Police seek Bethelsdorp murder suspects
PORT ELIZABETH - Bethelsdorp detectives are seeking suspects allegedly involved in the gruesome killing of a 24-year-old male from Booysens Park in Bethelsdorp. It is alleged that on Wednesday, 05 August 2020 at about 20:45 police responded to a complaint of mob justice in Norkie Street in Booysens Park. On arrival, the naked body of an unknown male was lying in the street and the street was empty. He sustained a wound at the back of his head. A few metres away from him, ashes were … [Read more...] about Police seek Bethelsdorp murder suspects
Father sentenced on three counts of rape of daughter
PORT ELIZABETH - The increasing number of women and children who become victims of gender based violence cannot be tolerated and every effort must be made to expose the perpetrators in this regard. On 05 August 2020, a 39-year-old Kwazakele man was sentenced in the Port Elizabeth High court for raping his 13-year-old daughter three times in August 2018. The man raped his daughter at their house in Nkata Street in Kwazakele. The teenager fell pregnant and in October 2018 she was taken by … [Read more...] about Father sentenced on three counts of rape of daughter
Bloemendal drug bust
PORT ELIZABETH - Anti-Gang Unit members in Port Elizabeth arrested a 47-year-old gang member and confiscated drugs with a total estimated street value of R700 000-00 today. It is alleged that at about 12:00, a search warrant was executed at a house in Didloft Street in Bloemendal. On searching the house, a large quantity of drugs were found hidden in the garage. Police seized 1545 mandrax tablets, mandrax powder weighing 290.5 grams, 7 packets of cocaine weighing 715.5grams and tik weighing … [Read more...] about Bloemendal drug bust
Two accused sentenced to three life term imprisonment for Forest Hill and Schoenmakerskop murders
PORT ELIZABETH - Two murder accused, Mbuyiseli Pikoli (39) and Vuyani Sifunda (24) were sentenced yesterday, 05 August 2020 in the Port Elizabeth High court for two separate murder cases committed in September 2017. On 23 September 2017, Tyrone Plaatjies (49) was bludgeoned in a house robbery at the Forrest Hills cemetery caretaker’s quarters. Plaatjies and his friend were inside the caravan sleeping when two unknown men pushed opened the door and entered. One was armed with a hammer and … [Read more...] about Two accused sentenced to three life term imprisonment for Forest Hill and Schoenmakerskop murders
Rex apprehends burglar in Uitenhage
UITENHAGE: Excellent teamwork between Port Elizabeth K9 Unit and SAPS Uitenhage members resulted in the speedy arrest of a burglar caught in the act last night, 4 August 2020. It is alleged that at about 23:20, police responded to a housebreaking in progress at the Department of Education in Cannon Street, Uitenhage. On arrival, a suspect was seen inside the premises. Police cautiously entered the building and with the assistance of K9 Rex, they managed to disarm the suspect who had a knife … [Read more...] about Rex apprehends burglar in Uitenhage
Two life term imprisonment for gang affiliate murders
PORT ELIZABETH - The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga applauded the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation (Gang Investigation) for their excellent investigation which led to the accused being sent to prison for a very long time. The accused, Neville Von Belling was sentenced in the Port Elizabeth High court for two separate cases of murder and attempted murder committed in September and October 2018 in Helenvale. On 30 September 2018 at about 08:30, Roshayn Williams (27) … [Read more...] about Two life term imprisonment for gang affiliate murders
Motherwell man stabbed to death in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth: A 39-year-old Motherwell man was stabbed to death on the night of 4 August 2020 while walking in Ngcukayithobi Street. It is alleged that at about 21:50, Andile Tolose of Nokwesi Street ran to a house in Ngcukayithobi Street screaming for help. The residents of the house opened their gate and as he sat on the chair, he informed them that someone tried to rob him. He sustained a stab wound in his chest. While waiting for the ambulance, he passed away. The suspect is unknown … [Read more...] about Motherwell man stabbed to death in Port Elizabeth
EP Cricket’s Donovan May Attacked at Arlington Tip
Walmer police would like to advise the public to be extra cautious when going to the Arlington tip dumping site to discard their rubbish. Another robbery was reported this weekend at the Arlington tip in Walmer. The most recent robbery occurred on Saturday 18 July 2020 at 10:00 when 56-year-old Donovan May was confronted and robbed of his gold chain and his car keys thrown into the dumping site. It is alleged that when the complainant drove into the site, he was approached by 3 males who … [Read more...] about EP Cricket’s Donovan May Attacked at Arlington Tip
