On 2 January 2019, SAPS Walmer management established a Tracing Task Team following a reign of terror of violent crimes on the Walmer residents. The Task Team comprises of officers, detective members, Trio Task Team members, Crime Prevention Unit and the Crime Information Management Centre (CIMAC). On 2019-01-03 the reign by an alleged gang of ruthless killers was brought to an immediate halt by the quick action of the team. The Task Team was immediately activated following the brutal … [Read more...] about Walmer SAPS stamp their authority on alleged killers
Crime
12 initiation-linked arrests
Eastern Cape Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC Fikile Xasa has welcomed the arrest of 12 people in relation to unlawful circumcision. The 12 were arrested across various parts of the province for unlawful circumcision. A bogus traditional surgeon, a parent and a grandfather were among those arrested. “Law enforcement is one of our pillars to protect life, prevent injuries and all forms of abuse experienced by initiates before, during and after the customary … [Read more...] about 12 initiation-linked arrests
SAPS condemns deadly police attacks
National Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole has condemned the brutal killing of two police officers in one day. Eastern Cape officer, Lumkile Wiseman Tyibilika, 50, was shot and killed on Tuesday while on duty. He had been stationed at the South African Police (SAPS) Protection Services unit in King Williams Town but was deployed to New Brighton temporarily at the time of his death. SAPS was dealt another blow later in the evening when Warrant Officer Bhekisigcino Zethembe Khwela, … [Read more...] about SAPS condemns deadly police attacks
Omotoso trial resumes
Nigerian Pastor Timothy Omotoso and his two co-accused are back in the High Court in Port Elizabeth this morning. The pastor, who is the leader of the Jesus Dominion International Church, and his two co-accused Zukiswa Sitho and Lusanda Solani, are facing 97 charges. These include 63 charges in the main charge sheet, and 34 alternative charges for racketeering activities, sexual assault and rape at the church. Last week, Cheryl Zondi took the stand to give a harrowing testimony of how … [Read more...] about Omotoso trial resumes
East Cape constable killed in ambush
National Police Commissioner, General Khehla John Sitole, has condemned the ongoing attacks and killings of members of the South African Police Services (SAPS). This following the slaying of a 36-year-old constable in the Eastern Cape on Wednesday. The officer, who was attached to the Mount Road Detective Unit, was shot and killed in an ambush as he returned from an assignment. The attack comes a month after the SAPS mourned the 29 officers killed in the line of duty during the 2017/18 … [Read more...] about East Cape constable killed in ambush
Heavy sentence for abalone poacher
The Eastern Cape Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) has lauded the 20-year sentence the Port Elizabeth High Court handed down to convicted abalone poacher Morné Blignaut (48) on Wednesday. In June 2016, Blignaut was arrested and charged on two counts of racketeering and one count for operating a fishing establishment without a permit. He was arrested with Frederick Nance (22), William Nance (55), Petrus Smith (34), Jacobus Naumann (37) and Marshelle Blignaut (42) by the … [Read more...] about Heavy sentence for abalone poacher
Despatch Robbery Leads to Shootout
Immediate reaction by members of Port Elizabeth Flying Squad resulted in an arrest of 3 robbery suspects as well as the recovery of a firearm and gas pistol following a shootout with police on Saturday, 25 August 2018. According to police information, at about 10:20, 3 suspects entered a shop in End Street in Khayamnandi in Despatch. One person was armed with a firearm and the suspects helped themselves to groceries, meat and a small amount of cash. Upon fleeing the scene, one shot was fired … [Read more...] about Despatch Robbery Leads to Shootout
Search for Uitenhage house robbers
In an attempt to effectively address trio crimes in the Uitenhage Cluster, a team of dedicated detectives are following up on all possible leads following a house robbery in Mimosa Drive, Uitenhage in the early hours (02:50) of this morning, Tuesday, 14 August 2018. It is alleged that the occupants of a flat were woken up by the screams of the occupants of the main house and they alerted the police in Uitenhage. Police officials responded immediately and upon entering the premises, the suspects … [Read more...] about Search for Uitenhage house robbers
Alleged Riotous Drunk Driver Wounded in the ….
A drunk 42-year-old man is in a stable condition in hospital following a pursuit by Metro Police – first in his vehicle and later on foot at approximately 03:30 this morning. Acting Metro Police Chief Andrew Moses said Metro Police officers first noticed a grey car in Sydenham dangerously weaving left to right and speeding through three red traffic lights. “Our officers immediately started chasing the vehicle as the driver was endangering the lives of other road users and potentially … [Read more...] about Alleged Riotous Drunk Driver Wounded in the ….
Help Kwanobuhle Detectives identify burned male
Police in Kwanobuhle are investigating a case of murder, following the discovery of a body of an unknown male with severe burn wounds, next to the bushes at 4th Avenue (next to the soccer field), Kwanobuhle on Tuesday, 12 June 2018. Police are appealing to the community or any relative missing a family member to assist with the identification or to assist them to locate the next-of-kin. Anyone with information about the murder or the whereabouts of the next-of-kin can contact the … [Read more...] about Help Kwanobuhle Detectives identify burned male
Cellphone Shop Robbery – Five suspects arrested, four firearms recovered
Port Elizabeth : Mount Road Cluster Commander, Major General Thembisile Patekile commended his police officers for their immediate response to a business robbery which resulted in the arrest of five suspects and the recovery of four firearms. The daring pursuit by SAPS members started outside the Greenacres shopping mall as the suspects emerged from the centre and got into a getaway vehicle, a Toyota Etios. It is alleged that at about 12:30, about 6 suspects walked into a cell phone shop in … [Read more...] about Cellphone Shop Robbery – Five suspects arrested, four firearms recovered
1365 Arrested
Over 1360 criminals were put behind bars through the gallant commitment by the men and women in blue who serve within the Eastern Cape Province. Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga, the Provincial Commissioner of the Eastern Cape thanked all the members and officials who have yielded the sterling results and said, “We are determined to make our communities safer and free from criminals and criminal activities. We need the community to work closely with their local police to ensure that more … [Read more...] about 1365 Arrested
Alleged attempted murder suspect arrested in Bethelsdorp
Port Elizabeth: Police in Bethelsdorp arrested a 32-year-old gang affiliate shortly after an alleged shooting incident at the corners of Lingelihle and Strelitzia Streets in Bethelsdorp. According to police information, at about 08:20 today, the three victims were driving in a Toyota Tazz when they noticed two males standing at the corner. As the vehicle passed them, one of the males pulled out a firearm and shot at the car. No one was injured in the incident. Quick reaction by Bethelsdorp … [Read more...] about Alleged attempted murder suspect arrested in Bethelsdorp
Police seek publics assistance after woman attacked in Uitenhage home
Police are investigating a case of house robbery after a woman was attacked and left unconscious in her Uitenhage home yesterday. On Wednesday, 25 July 2018 around 11:30, it is believed that an unknown number of suspects forced open a kitchen door of a house in Mosel Road, Uitenhage. It is further said that a 51-year-old woman that was in the house managed to press a panic button of a private security company. The victim was later found in the house unconscious with serious head injuries. … [Read more...] about Police seek publics assistance after woman attacked in Uitenhage home
26 Year Old Kabega Park mother killed in house robbery
The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga has expressed her shock at the brutal killing of a young mother after a suspected robber entered her home in Brymore in Kabega Park home on Wednesday afternoon, 25 July 2018. It is alleged that at about 12:35, the woman (26) was at home with her one-month-old baby girl when the suspect entered the house. The victim’s fiancé (34) arrived home and confronted the attacker in the bedroom. A scuffle ensued between them however the … [Read more...] about 26 Year Old Kabega Park mother killed in house robbery
