While conducting disruptive operations in Motherwell, alert Anti-Gang Unit and Metro police members arrested 4 suspects aged between 23 and 30 in Mkhombo Street, NU1. It is alleged that on 01 August 2019 at about 01:30, police noticed a white Datsun Go with 4 male occupants parked near a premises they were searching. The vehicle was tactfully approached and stopped. On searching the vehicle, a 9mm Norinco firearm was found behind the driver’s seat. The vehicle was allegedly hijacked in … [Read more...] about Firearm seized and suspects arrested in Motherwell
Crime
East Cape sentencing should serve as deterrent: NPA
The four life sentences handed down to rapist and murderer Headman Dyosi should serve as a deterrent to other would-be rapists, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Eastern Cape said on Monday. “We are tasked with ensuring the safety of society. This sentence should serve as a deterrent for other would-be rapists and murders, we take the safety of women and children seriously,” said NPA provincial spokesperson Luxolo Tyali. Tyali welcomed the four life sentences handed down to … [Read more...] about East Cape sentencing should serve as deterrent: NPA
Why Are Rape And Sexual Violence Seldom Reported?
Someone is raped every 35 seconds, as reported by the South African Police Service (SAPS) statistics. The National Institute for Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation (NICRO) reports that only one in 20 rape cases are reported to the SAPS. Barriers to reporting crimes of sexual assault include a lack of faith in the criminal justice system, medical services and the secondary trauma suffered by survivors at the hands of the SAPS and health services. ACTIVATE! Change Drivers has been hosting … [Read more...] about Why Are Rape And Sexual Violence Seldom Reported?
Don’t Mess With K9 Jack
PORT ELIZABETH – Police dog “Jack” was once again ready to spring into action and assist his human colleagues in arresting criminals across the Nelson Mandela Bay. His latest arrest resulted in the apprehension of an alleged housebreaker during the early hours of this morning, 28 May 2019, in Walmer. It is alleged that at approximately 02:00, K9 unit members were busy with patrols in the area of Heugh Road and 8th Ave, Walmer when they noticed suspicious behaviour near the 8th Avenue Centre. … [Read more...] about Don’t Mess With K9 Jack
Two Fraudulent Doctors Arrested in Nelson Mandela Bay
The law enforcement authorities are cracking down on unregulated medical practices. A total of 17 unregistered doctors were arrested in different parts of Gauteng when the authorities raided their practices. Sixteen of them pleaded guilty and had to pay fines ranging from R5 000 to R20 000 or a jail term not exceeding six months. The crackdown was led by the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RMTC) in collaboration with the Health … [Read more...] about Two Fraudulent Doctors Arrested in Nelson Mandela Bay
20 Arrested for double voting
Twenty people have been arrested for allegedly after trying to vote for a second time during the 2019 National and Provincial Elections, says the South African Police Service (SAPS). “Nineteen suspects have been arrested in KwaZulu-Natal, of which 16 are alleged to have transgressed in Danhauser, two in Hluhluwe and one in Port Shepstone, while the 20th suspect was arrested in Douglasdale in Gauteng,” the SAPS said in a statement on Thursday. These suspects are alleged to have contravened … [Read more...] about 20 Arrested for double voting
Skeletal remains found in Kinkelbos
A human skeleton was found by a woman yesterday afternoon, 25 February 2019, in Kinklebos. According to police information, at about 17:30, the woman in her was walking in the bushes near the N2 before the railway line when she stumbled on the skeleton. Police was alerted at about 20:45 and the skeleton was removed by a forensic pathologist. An inquest docket has been opened. Kinklebos police is requesting the community to contact them if they have any information. The Station Commander, … [Read more...] about Skeletal remains found in Kinkelbos
Breakthrough in Bain murder case
Port Elizabeth: The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Liziwe Ntshinga has applauded the thorough investigations by the Mount Road Cluster Trio Detective Task Team in ensuring yet another success against a ‘habitual’ criminal. ‘Our members have made a significant breakthrough in the murder of Kelly Bain (26). The suspect, who is in custody for another murder, allegedly committed in May 2018, was linked through DNA to the Bain murder. Months of meticulous investigation and the collection of forensic … [Read more...] about Breakthrough in Bain murder case
Committee distraught at killing of Port Elizabeth Police Officer
The Portfolio Committee on Police has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the slain officer. The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Francois Beukman, is disturbed at the continued attack and murder of members of the South African Police Service. The continued attack resulted in the killing of a 31-year-old police Constable in Port Elizabeth on 21 January 2019. “The continuing shameless maiming of our police officers cannot continue … [Read more...] about Committee distraught at killing of Port Elizabeth Police Officer
Concourt Ruling Says; “For Personal Use” People
A 43-Year-old male arrested with more than 570 kilograms of dagga near Kinkelbos, Colchester on Saturday Night. This after Kinkelbos police spotted a white GWM bakkie with canopy driving at high speed towards Nelson Mandela Bay on the N2 at about 20:50. A short vehicle chase ensued which ended when the driver left the road and crashed into road signs. He attempted to flee from the police on foot but was arrested after chasing him for about 100 metres. Twenty(20) large bags of dagga was … [Read more...] about Concourt Ruling Says; “For Personal Use” People
EC pupil stabbed to death
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has expressed shock at the death of a 14-year-old Grade 7 pupil who was stabbed to death by a fellow pupil at Mpeko Primary School in the Eastern Cape. Committee Chairperson Nomalungelo Gina expressed the committee’s condolences to the family and friends of the pupil as well as to the school community. “This is indeed a very sad occasion. This young person was robbed of his life at the start of the school year. Instead of looking forward … [Read more...] about EC pupil stabbed to death
Mount Road police nab drug suspect
Police in Port Elizabeth are relentless in their efforts in curbing the illicit sale of drugs in the area. On Tuesday, 15 January 2019 at about 18:00, Mount Road members acted on information received of a possible drug ‘drop off’ in Sydenham. The suspect’s vehicle, a silver VW Polo was spotted and when the suspect saw the police, he sped off. A chase ensued. The driver of the VW Polo pointed a firearm at the police. After a short chase, police succeeded in cornering the vehicle in Voyle … [Read more...] about Mount Road police nab drug suspect
Hawks commended for Port Elizabeth Drug Bust
The Portfolio Committee on Police committee welcomed the proactive steps taken by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) leadership to deal with international crime syndicates and the drug trade. The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Francois Beukman, has commended the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI/Hawks) under the leadership of Lieutenant-General Godfrey Lebeya for the confiscation of drugs valued at R720 million in Port Elizabeth (PE) … [Read more...] about Hawks commended for Port Elizabeth Drug Bust
About that R720 million HAWKS Cocaine bust at Port of Ngqura
If you have ever had occasion to visit the Port of Nqura in the Coega Development Zone you will appreciate that access in and out is pretty damn tight. Goingin you need to prove that you have business there and those signing in need to fill in endless forms and take a breathalyser test. Leaving the Port also takes a bit of effort and having to pass through stringent security checks. Ergo, anyone smuggling contraband into and out of the Port of Ngqura needs to be creative and willing to … [Read more...] about About that R720 million HAWKS Cocaine bust at Port of Ngqura
Not so Festive Season for Lawbreakers
Festive season operations across the Mount Road cluster stations continue to yield successes as holidaymakers and locals make the best of the last days of the festive holidays. SAPS Kabega Park with Provincial Traffic, Metro Traffic and Metro Police held a roadblock on the N2 near Baywest (incoming to Port Elizabeth). Traffic was steady and 308 vehicles were stopped and searched, 712 people were searched and 29 traffic fines totalling R33 500 was issued. Motorists were given advice on … [Read more...] about Not so Festive Season for Lawbreakers
