Through crime prevention operations that were conducted over the past weekend, police officials in the Uitenhage Cluster have arrested a total of 98 suspects. The operations were conducted from Friday, 18 March 2016 until 06:00, this morning, Tuesday, 22 March 2016. A total of 41 traffic fines were issued, valued at R20 500. The suspects were arrested for charges relating to housebreaking and theft, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, possession of suspected stolen goods, … [Read more...] about 98 Arrested in Uitenhage Cluster
Crime
Marinda Mills trial date set
Port Elizabeth – The trial of Eastern Cape police spokesperson Marinda Mills will begin in June, the Zwelitsha Magistrate’s Court heard on Tuesday. National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Tsepo Ndwalaza confirmed that the matter was postponed until June 8 and 9 at the King Williams Town Regional Magistrates Court. “The investigation is complete and the defence has received the dockets from the state.” Hawks spokesperson Hangwani Mulaudzi previously said Mills allegedly signed a … [Read more...] about Marinda Mills trial date set
Suspected illegal abortionist re-arrested
A registered nurse, Lulama Cabela, who is accused of aborting 25 foetuses and disposing of the bodies, was re-arrested by police for allegedly not adhering to her bail conditions. Cabela was back in the Port Elizabeth magistrate’s court on Monday where the case against her was postponed until today. She will now remain in custody. Cabela and her alleged receptionist Babalwa Cabela are facing 25 counts of concealment of birth. They were released on bail of R5,000 each earlier this … [Read more...] about Suspected illegal abortionist re-arrested
MP and official crash into one another
Port Elizabeth - ANC MP Mlungisi "Lulu" Johnson and Nelson Mandela Bay municipality's director of economic development Anele Qaba crashed into one another, allegedly while driving drunk over the weekend. They were expected to appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's Court on Monday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the crash took place on Allister Muller Drive in Humewood just after midnight on … [Read more...] about MP and official crash into one another
Gelvandale man in court for defeating the ends of justice
A 33-year-old Gelvandale man appeared in the Gelvandale Magistrates' Court yesterday, 9 March 2016 on a charge of defeating the ends of justice. It is alleged that on Monday, 7 March 2016, Simphiwe Prins Payi reported to police that he was hijacked on the previous night of his white Ford Icon in Gail Road. A case of carjacking was opened. Payi alleged that he was held at gunpoint while at the robots in Gail Road and forced out of his vehicle. Police investigations revealed that no such incident … [Read more...] about Gelvandale man in court for defeating the ends of justice
St Albans prison warder kidnapped, raped by escapee
Port Elizabeth - A prison warder was raped and kidnapped, allegedly by a child rapist after he escaped from St Albans prison in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape correctional services said on Thursday. The 52-year-old woman was off-duty and living on the prison premises, Area Commissioner Mandla Jam said. Sicelo Tshamlambo allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and raped her while he was on the run on Monday. He was arrested a few kilometres from the prison that night following a tip-off. He had … [Read more...] about St Albans prison warder kidnapped, raped by escapee
NMB Metro Police Force by 1 April 2016
"You cannot fly a plane without a pilot!" In council on Wednesday 9 March Mayor Danny Jordaan announced that the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro police force would be operational on 1 April 2016. Predictably this sparked rage by members of the council who berated the metro for their recent 'rent-a-cop' programme. Jordaan said the delay has been as a result of a reshuffle within the unit, which saw two people stepping down and clarifying by saying the need to appoint the head of the metro … [Read more...] about NMB Metro Police Force by 1 April 2016
Police refuse R100 000 bribe and seize R2 million in Mandrax
The battle to make this country a safer place takes all of us however it starts with the men and women in blue. Hence, members of the Port Elizabeth Flying Squad successfully apprehended a 47- year- old KwaZakhele man with a large quantity of mandrax tablets. It is alleged that on Monday evening, 7 March 2016 at about 21:30, Constables Severiano Blundin and Siphulele Msindwana followed a green Ford Figo in Zwide. The members eventually stopped the vehicle and upon searching the vehicle, they … [Read more...] about Police refuse R100 000 bribe and seize R2 million in Mandrax
Driving Crime Away
SAPS officials in the Uitenhage Cluster have arrested a total of 155 suspects over the past weekend, during crime prevention operations, that were conducted from Friday, 4 March 2016 until this morning, Monday, 7 March 2016. Arrests made varied from housebreaking and theft, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, assault with the intent to do grievous bodily harm, etc. 74 Traffic fines with a total value of R37 000-00 were issued and 10 suspects were detained for driving under the … [Read more...] about Driving Crime Away
Stranger Danger – Lessons from Bhisho
In an effort to quell house robberies, SAPS would like to warn home owners to be alert at all times and not allow any person who comes to their property claiming to be sent to fix or repair leaking pipes inside the house. Information has been received that there is a group of individuals posing as municipality personnel who go around the Bhisho area and rob the residents of their personal belongings. It is alleged that these individuals are driving different vehicles and when they approach … [Read more...] about Stranger Danger – Lessons from Bhisho
Uitenhage residents stung doing online shopping
The South African Police Service in Uitenhage appeals to the community to be more vigilant when doing electronic transactions, after several reports were received. This relates especially to goods and services advertised online. In most incidents perpetrators lured victims into paying huge amounts of cash through bank transfers or other payment methods for goods or services, which they never receive even after payment was done. Victims also purchase products that are advertised through the … [Read more...] about Uitenhage residents stung doing online shopping
Walmer Murder Suspects Arrested
Two suspects aged 20 and 50 years old will appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrates' Court on Friday on charges of murder and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. It is alleged that on 17 February 2016, Thembinkosi Faku (late 20’s) was gunned down in his room in Sigcawu Street Walmer location. The owner of the house heard gunshots and asked her neighbour to investigate. Three men were seen leaving the Faku’s room which is situated at the back of the house. On Tuesday, 23 … [Read more...] about Walmer Murder Suspects Arrested
Schauder gang related shooting
It is alleged that at about 07:50 on 19 February, a 29 year old known gangster was shot and wounded outside a primary school in Shauderville Port Elizabeth. The man had just dropped off his fiancé, a teacher at the school and as he drove out the school gates, shots were fired from a white VW Golf. The man sustained three bullet wounds to his left shoulder. He was taken to hospital for treatment. No suspects arrested and police are investigating a case of attempted murder. Police are appealing … [Read more...] about Schauder gang related shooting
No Witnesses to daylight killing
Port Elizabeth - A 23-year-old man was found dead in a pool of blood next to a main road in Kleinskool, Port Elizabeth, on Wednesday afternoon. On Thursday, police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidoo told News24 three "unrelated" gang shootings took place within four hours in Port Elizabeth's Northern Areas. One man was killed and six others were injured. A group of people had been standing outside a house in Gelvandale chatting to those inside a car at 14.40pm on Wednesday, when a … [Read more...] about No Witnesses to daylight killing
SASSA Fraudsters scamming Algoa Park elderly
Police are warning the elderly in the Port Elizabeth area to be wary of persons approaching them posing as employees from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Several cases of Fraud are currently under investigation whereby elderly pensioners are conned and money withdrawn from their accounts. It is alleged that people are visiting homes and producing ‘SASSA' identification cards and inform the pensioners that they are doing inspections to confirm whether the card holder is still … [Read more...] about SASSA Fraudsters scamming Algoa Park elderly
