PORT ELIZABETH - In order to prevent and combat crime, it is critically important that there is an effective collaboration between the SAPS and private security companies. Such partnership will ultimately result in addressing and combating crime in the neighbourhoods It is alleged that on Sunday, 02 February 2020 at approximately 13:00, four suspects entered a supermarket in Buffelsfontein Street in Mount Pleasant. The suspects were armed and threatened the complainant (40- year-old). The … [Read more...] about Security Company arrests robbery suspect and recovers stolen property
Crime
7th Suspect in Court for Stella Londt Retirement Home Murders
The 7th and final suspect appeared in the Port Elizabeth magistrates’ court today, 3/02 for the alleged murders and robberies of the two elderly women at the Stella Londt Retirement Home in October 2019. Akhona Mnxeba(28) was arrested on Thursday, 30 January along with 7 other suspects allegedly involved in a house robbery at 02:30 in Strandfontein Street in Summerstrand. The 19-year-old teenage complainant was asleep when she was awoken by someone who held his hand over her mouth and warned … [Read more...] about 7th Suspect in Court for Stella Londt Retirement Home Murders
SAPS Provincial Commissioner visits two Port Elizabeth schools
PORT ELIZABETH - The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga kept true to her commitment when she visited two schools in in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro to introduce two young, energetic and focussed little girls to their schools in Motherwell and Port Elizabeth. On Sunday, 26 January 2020, Lungaka Matiti, a grade 5 learner at Parsons Hill Primary School and Endinako Gilbert, a grade 7 learner at Dumani Primary School in NU3 in Motherwell captured the hearts of the Minister of Police, … [Read more...] about SAPS Provincial Commissioner visits two Port Elizabeth schools
SAPS Walmer station undergoing renovations
PORT ELIZABETH - SAPS Walmer station is currently under renovation and personnel and offices have relocated to the back of the premises. While the renovations are taking place the community service centre as well as other offices have moved into 3 houses situated on the same premises but at the back of the station yard. Access to the community service centre may be gained through a side street between the Total garage and the police station. The station’s phone lines and data lines will be … [Read more...] about SAPS Walmer station undergoing renovations
East Cape government officials arrested for fraud and corruption
EASTERN CAPE – The Serious Corruption Investigation of the Hawks arrested three suspects yesterday morning in East London and Port Elizabeth respectively for two different cases relating to fraud and corruption. Baxolile Ngoloyi (35) and Simthembile Smith (29) subsequently appeared at the Specialised Commercial Crime court in Port Elizabeth on 30 January 2020 whilst Samnkelo Nkwateni (42), appeared in the East London Magistrate court for an unrelated case. It is alleged that between … [Read more...] about East Cape government officials arrested for fraud and corruption
Can you help identify body found in Bethelsdorp Lake?
PORT ELIZABETH - The body of a woman found in a lake in Bethelsdorp on 23 January 2020 is yet to be identified. It is alleged that at about 09:15 a pastor went to his usual praying ground at a lake behind the West End swimming pool to conduct his morning prayers when he noticed something in the water between the reeds. Initially, he thought it was a cardboard box but on closer inspection he discovered that it was the body of a naked woman whose hands and feet were bound with cable ties. A … [Read more...] about Can you help identify body found in Bethelsdorp Lake?
PE policeman rewarded for bravery
A Port Elizabeth-based South African Police Service (SAPS) flying squad member has been rewarded with a National Excellence Award by Police Minister Bheki Cele for his crime-fighting efforts. Warrant Officer Severiano Blundin’s commitment was recognised on Sunday night during the 7th National Excellence Awards in Port Elizabeth. He received a trophy and keys to a brand new vehicle. The annual event was held to recognise and acknowledge the men and women in blue, including support staff, … [Read more...] about PE policeman rewarded for bravery
Two appear in court for attempted extortion
Two suspects this week appeared before the Port Elizabeth Regional Court to face charges of extortion. National police spokesperson Vishnu Naidoo said Luvuyo Chippa Baadjies (39) and Simphiwe Bans Waka (45) were arrested by members of the National Cold Case Investigation Team for allegedly threatening and demanding R100 000 from a building contractor. The developer was building a satellite police station in Chatty, Bethelsdorp, just outside Port Elizabeth. “This matter was brought to … [Read more...] about Two appear in court for attempted extortion
Tell That to the Victims!
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made significant inroads in reducing crime during the festive season period, says Police Minister Bheki Cele. The Minister, addressing reporters at the release of the SAPS Safer Festive Season Report on Tuesday, said the men and women in blue worked tirelessly over the holidays to ensure that all festivities were carried out within the parameters of the law. “The festive season period, according to the SAPS calendar which started from October 15 … [Read more...] about Tell That to the Victims!
Firearms recovered and suspects arrested
PORT ELIZABETH – During routine patrols in Arcadia on Friday, 17 January 2020, Anti-Gang Unit members recovered a firearm and arrested a 45-year-old suspect. It is alleged that at about 08:10, members were patrolling in Esterhiuizen Street in Arcadia when they noticed a male that is well known to them. The members entered his container and found a pistol, a CZ 7,85. The serial number was filed off. He was arrested and detained on charges of prohibited possession of a firearm, illegal … [Read more...] about Firearms recovered and suspects arrested
Support for a Gun Free South Africa
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) says that it supports the calls made towards ensuring that the Firearms Control Act of 2000 does not allow for individuals to own more than one firearm, and encourages more people to surrender them as part of a drive to reduce their flow within our communities. The 2018/19 national crime statistics and preceding statistics are but other measures that demonstrate the negative effects firearms, as weapons of choice, have had on our communities … [Read more...] about Support for a Gun Free South Africa
Arlington tip robbery suspects arrested
PORT ELIZABETH - Walmer police have made a breakthrough by arresting four suspects linked to cases of robberies that have been plaguing people at the Arlington tip. On Thursday afternoon, 09 January 2020, three suspects were rounded up from Walmer location and detained for the alleged robbery of a 35-year-old victim on 03 January 2020. It is alleged that at about 11:45, the complainant was at the tip offloading rubble when an unknown male approached him and threatened to stab him. Three other … [Read more...] about Arlington tip robbery suspects arrested
Firearms Recovered in Kwazakele
Excellent teamwork by the Anti-Gang Unit, Anti-Gang Unit Tracing team and SAPS Kwazakele Task Team resulted in the speedy arrest of 3 suspects and the recovery of a firearm in Kwazakele. It is alleged that on Friday, 10/01 at about 09:00 AGU members and AGU tracing team were following up information of suspects in a white Toyota Tazz in possession of firearms. They were assisted by SAPS Kwazakele Task Team. The information proved negative at the given address. As the teams were leaving the … [Read more...] about Firearms Recovered in Kwazakele
Stole Firearms Recovered in Korsten and Arcadia
Continuous disruptive operations in the hotspot areas of Bethelsdorp and Gelvandale resulted in the confiscation of two stolen firearms. It is alleged that on Tuesday, 07 January 2020 at about 00:10, Anti-Gang Unit members and Metro police were engaging in stop and searches in Durban Road, Korsten when a Metro police official arrested a 30-year-old male in possession of a stolen firearm. A Star 9mm pistol and 18 rounds of ammunition was found tucked in his pants. The firearm was reported … [Read more...] about Stole Firearms Recovered in Korsten and Arcadia
10 000 Litres of Mtshovalale Down the Drain
Safer season operations in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro have certainly not abated and police are continuing with intensified police visibility in all hotspot areas across the metro. On Friday, 3 January 2020 at about 11:00, New Brighton police and Metro police acted on information received of homebrew liquor (mtshovalale) is being concocted at a house in Jawa Street. Security around this house is very secure and access proved difficult on several occasions however on 3/01, members spotted a … [Read more...] about 10 000 Litres of Mtshovalale Down the Drain
