The incidence of sexual offences continues to decrease in South Africa, with 51 895 cases recorded in 2015/16, according to the official Crime Statistics released on Friday. Addressing the Police Portfolio Committee in Parliament on Friday, Crime Research and Statistics Head, Major-General Norman Sekhukhune, said sexual offences were down by 3.2% in 2015/16, from 53 617 in 2014/15. Between 2013/14 and 2014/15, sexual offences decreased from 56 680 to 53 617. "The two major … [Read more...] about Decrease in reported sexual offences
Crime
9.9% Increase in Eastern Cape Murder Rate
The official Crime Statistics released on Friday by the police show that South Africa's murder rate has increased by 4.9%. The police released the statistics in Parliament. In the 2015/16 financial year, the number of murder cases stood at 18 673, while the figure was 17 805 in 2014/15. Murder increased by 9.9% in the Eastern Cape, with 3 649 murders in 2015/16 compared to 3 321 in 2014/15. The Northern Cape was the only province that reduced its murder rate by 9.9% from 413 in … [Read more...] about 9.9% Increase in Eastern Cape Murder Rate
Crime up in Two Provinces
The Police Ministry's top brass appeared before the Parliamentary Committee of Police on Friday to table the 2015/16 crime statistics. The South African Police Service (SAPS) released the crime statistics for various categories of crimes between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2016. South Africa has seen a general downward trend in the number of crimes committed in the country. Reported serious crime decreased by 1.4%, but a problem still remains in the area of contact crimes. "We are … [Read more...] about Crime up in Two Provinces
270 Arrests made in Uitenhage Cluster
Through high density operations that were conducted over the past weekend to effectively address crime in the Uitenhage Cluster, a total of 270 suspects have been arrested on various charges. These arrests included 28 for driving under the influence of liquor, one (1) for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, rape, housebreaking and theft and assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm. A total of 68 traffic fines were issued, valued at more than R34 000. The suspects … [Read more...] about 270 Arrests made in Uitenhage Cluster
Gang Task Team arrests five
Port Elizabeth: During an operation held last night, 25 August 2016, the Gang Task Team arrested five suspects wanted in connection with serious crimes committed in the Northern areas. A 25 year old suspect was arrested for attempted murder allegedly committed on 25 August 2016 at 18:10 in Frans Street, Timothy Valley, Bethelsdorp. The 36 year old victim was cleaning the pool room at a house when shots were fired through a window. He sustained a gunshot wound to his arm. Suspect/s ran off. … [Read more...] about Gang Task Team arrests five
When being in politics is a deadly pursuit
The South African Police Service Major General Leon Rabie says 18 cases of politically-related murders were reported between 1 February and 5 August 2016. A further eight cases of attempted murder were reported in the same period, with Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal being the hotspots. The Major General said this when the police, led by Acting National Police Commissioner Khomotso Phahlane, briefed the Parliamentary Committee that is tasked with providing oversight on policing over the handling … [Read more...] about When being in politics is a deadly pursuit
Port Elizabeth’s Operation Lockdown continues
Ensuring the safety and security of our citizens in the northern areas remains a priority for members deployed under Operation Lockdown. Despite a number of attacks on police members by some community members in these areas, police remained vigilant and focussed on the execution of their duties. To date a total of 71 firearms were confiscated in these areas and arrests were effected on a daily basis. On 18 August 2016, five people were arrested in the Gelvandale policing precinct for … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth’s Operation Lockdown continues
Cop killer gets life imprisonment
A man convicted of killing an Eastern Cape police officer whilst on duty in January 2015 was sentenced to life on Wednesday. Mangaliso Grootboom (28) was handed the sentence by the Port Elizabeth High court for the murder of Constable Simthembile Thandani (31). Grootboom was also condemned to a further eight-years imprisonment for attempted robbery, four-years for unlawful possession of firearm and one-year for unlawful possession of ammunition. On 7 January 2015, Thandani and a colleague … [Read more...] about Cop killer gets life imprisonment
PE Station Commander and Head of Detectives Sentenced
The former Station Commander and his former Head of Detectives at KwaNobuhle Police Station in Port Elizabeth were each sentenced to seven-year imprisonment on Tuesday at the Specialised Commercial Crime court for charges of Fraud and defeating the ends of justice. Col Malifane Mapena (57), the former Station Commander will serve four-year direct imprisonment for defeating the ends of justice as three years of his seven-year sentence was wholly suspended for five-years. On the other hand … [Read more...] about PE Station Commander and Head of Detectives Sentenced
Northern areas Operation Lockdown success
Since the inception of Operation Lockdown in March 2016, the multi-disciplinary intervention teams have continued to increase their successes in stabilising the area as well as combatting gang related violence and criminal activity in the areas of Gelvandale and Bethelsdorp. The three main focus areas of Operation Lockdown are (1) to build community confidence in the SAPS, (2) arrest and successfully prosecute offenders in close collaboration with the National Prosecuting Authority and (3) … [Read more...] about Northern areas Operation Lockdown success
PE Gang affiliate convicted
On 12 July 2013 two men were shot in an open field in Bethelsdorp. Three accused alighted from a minibus and started shooting at the two deceased. Ivan MacDonald died on the scene while Randy Nel died a few days later in hospital. A few minutes after the incident, two suspects were arrested by police in another park in Bethelsdorp. When police chased after them, they fired at them. Accused Vuyani Kondile has since died while Preston Baadtjies (28) of the Dustlifes was convicted on Friday, 5 … [Read more...] about PE Gang affiliate convicted
Gang Affiliate Sentenced
Part of the South African Police Service's back-to-basics campaign is focused on ensuring the thorough investigation of cases, resulting in prosecutions and convictions, and justice being served. The sentences imposed upon criminals must be influenced by quality detective work and sound cooperation between investigators and prosecutors. We are proud to say that the Operation Lockdown team is achieving positive results by getting back to these basics. On Monday, 25 July 2016, accused Kieran … [Read more...] about Gang Affiliate Sentenced
Swift action by Walmer SAPS leads to arrests
Walmer Police Station arrested seven suspects aged between 16 and 28 within hours after a robbery had taken place at Madiba's Shop in Airport Valley was reported. The property taken during the robbery were also recovered. Walmer Police Station were busy attending to the Robbery at Madiba's Shop when they received information regarding suspects involved in the robbery. Immediately the various units within the station responded to the information and headed out to a shack in Airport Valley. The … [Read more...] about Swift action by Walmer SAPS leads to arrests
Helenvale murder suspects arrested
Four suspects were arrested shortly after an alleged murder took place in Van Duuren Street, Helenvale. It is alleged that on Saturday, 23 July 2016 at about 09:25, Renaldo Africa (23) was fatally shot in an alley. He sustained several gunshot wounds to his body. It is further alleged that a gold coloured VW Golf was seen speeding away from the scene. Members performing duties under Operation Lockdown in the vicinity were immediately on the look-out for the suspected vehicle. The vehicle … [Read more...] about Helenvale murder suspects arrested
Northern Areas Gangsters feel the heat
The SAPS intervention team including the Gang Task Team have made significant arrests of suspects allegedly involved in gang-related crimes in the Northern areas of Port Elizabeth last week. Suspects are feeling the pressure and a 22 year old suspect handing himself over to police on Thursday, 21 July 2016. It is alleged that on 5 July 2016 at about 16:00, the suspect shot at police in Kobus Street, Gelvandale. A case of attempted murder was opened. Romario De Lange appeared in the Port … [Read more...] about Northern Areas Gangsters feel the heat
