Police in Motherwell are looking for Yanga Ntsiko, 28 years old after the abduction, rape and assault of a 20-year-old woman in Ngwevana Street, NU9, Motherwell. The incident took place on Saturday 25 November 2017 at 20:00. It is alleged that the suspect, driving a silver VW Polo took the 20-year-old woman to his home in Ncuncu Street, NU8 where she was locked up against her will, assaulted and raped, before being let go again by the suspect. The suspect is also believed to be on the run … [Read more...] about Suspect sought by Motherwell Police
Crime
Top Seven security tips for homeowners over the festive season
The latest South African crime statistics had good news for homeowners, with housebreaking and home robbery both down by a significant margin. While that’s certainly cause for celebration, Tony Clarke, Managing Director of the Rawson Property Group, urges homeowners not to become complacent when it comes to home security – particularly with the holiday season on the way. “Crime tends to come in waves, and the festive season is often a high point,” he says. “Criminals go ‘Christmas shopping’ … [Read more...] about Top Seven security tips for homeowners over the festive season
Manhunt for killer of two-year-old in Helenvale, Port Elizabeth
PORT ELIZABETH: The Provincial Gang Investigation Unit is on the manhunt for an alleged gang affiliate who fatally wounded a two-year-old boy and injured a teenager in Helenvale on 18 November. The Cluster Commander for Mount Road Cluster , Maj Gen Funeka Siganga has strongly condemned this attack and senseless killing of an innocent child in the strongest terms. ‘All means possible will be used to thoroughly investigate this case and bring the culprit to book,’ added Maj Gen Siganga. It is … [Read more...] about Manhunt for killer of two-year-old in Helenvale, Port Elizabeth
Festive Season Slaughter
COEGA: SAPS have increased police visibility and crime prevention operations on all the main routes leading in and out of Nelson Mandela Bay in an effort to thwart the moving of stolen property, drugs and stolen stock along these routes. This forms part of the SAPS festive season safety plan for the Nelson Mandela Metro. This higher visibility paid off during the early morning hours at 02:30, when patrolling Swartkops police members spotted a suspected stolen vehicle. The blue Isuzu bakkie … [Read more...] about Festive Season Slaughter
Four Bodies Found
COEGA: The bodies of four adult males were found on Saturday morning 18 November in the bushes next to the Grassridge gravel road, Coega. They were discovered by two passing herdsmen just before 11:00 looking for their cattle, and alerted police when the gruesome find was made. Due to the state of decomposition of the bodies, police strongly suspects that the men are the same persons that were abducted on Thursday morning 16 November 2017 just after midnight at 00:15. An unknown number of … [Read more...] about Four Bodies Found
66-year-old woman arrested in Kwazakele for dagga dealing
KWAZAKELE: The drug trade in Motherwell Cluster station areas was dealt a hard blow in the past 24 hours. SAPS will continue to focus on illegal drugs during this festive season as it also plays a significant role in the committing of other crimes. On Friday night at 19:00 a 66-year-old female suspect was arrested for dealing in dagga in Saba Street, Kwazakele. In her house 41 bompies dagga was found, and in an outside building, 8 large bags with weight of 160 kilograms of dagga was found. A … [Read more...] about 66-year-old woman arrested in Kwazakele for dagga dealing
Bluewater Bay Scouts at Swartkops SAPS Open Day
SWARTKOPS: Building good partnerships with the community are not limited to adults. With the protection of women and children and the upcoming start to the 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children, as well as the festive season activities in mind, this message was made clear to visiting youths to Swartkops police station. Swartkops SAPS station had an open day and was visited by the St Croix Sea Scouts from Bluewater Bay. They were given a tour of the station to all the … [Read more...] about Bluewater Bay Scouts at Swartkops SAPS Open Day
Vehicle recovered after armed robbery at New Brighton school
NEW BRIGHTON: Showing increased police visibility during this run up to the festive season, the police's presence paid off paid off after a vehicle, taken during a robbery at a school was recovered soon after the incident in New Brighton. This followed after two armed males entered the principal's office at Molefe Primary School, New Brighton this yesterday morning at 09:30. The principal was held at gunpoint while the suspects took a cell phone, an undisclosed amount of money and the vehicle … [Read more...] about Vehicle recovered after armed robbery at New Brighton school
Port Elizabeth police seek mother of abandoned baby
Port Elizabeth: All children have the right to protection. They have the right to survive, to be safe, to belong, to be heard, to receive adequate care and to grow up in a protective environment. Port Elizabeth FCS unit is seeking the mother who allegedly abandoned her 6-week-old baby in Walmer. According to police information, on Sunday 12 November at about 17:30, a couple was walking home from church in Walmer location when they heard the cries of a baby. They went to investigate and … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth police seek mother of abandoned baby
Two stolen vehicles recovered in Kwazakele
Kwazakele: Yesterday, 14 November 2017, two stolen vehicles were recovered and two arrests were made. SAPS are appealing to vehicle owners to be vigilant during the festive season as criminals are stepping up their efforts to steal and hijack vehicles in the Nelson Mandela Metro. To effectively police these crimes, the SAPS have also stepped up their visibility and crime prevention operations in the Metro. These two vehicles recovered and arrests made follows intensified efforts and … [Read more...] about Two stolen vehicles recovered in Kwazakele
Eleven suspects arrested in Central
NELSON MANDELA BAY: Eleven suspects were arrested through swift police action after a house robbery in Ikamvelihle. The arrest follows a house robbery that took place at 20:30 last night, 14 November 2017, when three armed suspects entered a house in Luthuli Street, Ikamvelihle. The 30 year old home owner, her 25 year old sister and their two 7 year old children were present in the house when the suspects demanded the vehicle, a blue Hyundai Getz, and also took bank cards, money, a laptop and … [Read more...] about Eleven suspects arrested in Central
23-Year-old male suspect arrested for dealing in dagga in New Brighton
NEW BRIGHTON: Drug trading and abuse is a key focus area with the approaching festive season and SAPS endeavours to squash the drug trade and ensure safer streets and environments for our communities. On the night of 13 November 2017 at about 23:30 SAPS Flying squad members followed up information about a person suspected to be a drug dealer. A 23-year-old male was arrested after the members searched his home in New Brighton and confiscated just over three kilograms of dagga with an … [Read more...] about 23-Year-old male suspect arrested for dealing in dagga in New Brighton
Swift arrest of four after Motherwell robbery
MOTHERWELL: Four suspects were arrested after swift follow up of a house robbery in Motherwell. Last night at about 19:40 five suspects entered a home in Gwala Street, NU30, Motherwell. One of the suspects pointed the home owner with a fire arm and demanded her cellphone and money after which they left the scene. The SAPS Serious Violent Crime Task Team, assisted by the Motherwell Cluster Operational Command Centre followed up information and by 02:00 this morning four suspects were traced … [Read more...] about Swift arrest of four after Motherwell robbery
Manhunt launched for Uitenhage armed robbers
The South African Police Service in Uitenhage have launched a manhunt for suspects who allegedly robbed two businesses within hours in Uitenhage. It is alleged that three suspects entered the first shop at a filling station in Durban Street, Uitenhage, at about 22:30, last night, Sunday, 12 November 2017, pretending to be clients. One suspect pointed a firearm and demanded cash from the complainant. The suspects fled with cash, cigarettes and a cellphone from the scene. It is further alleged … [Read more...] about Manhunt launched for Uitenhage armed robbers
Lessons from the Cleary Park Looting
A WhatsApp voice note is going around from a panicked Cleary Estate resident saying that around 100 looters/protesters/miscreants/criminals are outside his home with rocks and petrol and are threatening to burn his home down. The speaker goes on to call for assistance. A follow up voice note tells a slightly different story - apparently this resident popped down to see the looters/protesters/miscreants/criminals and shot at them. Then, the silly chap ran home (to Mommy?) with the … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Cleary Park Looting
