Eastern Cape provincial spokesperson Brigadier Marinda Mills was expected back in court on February 19 on charges of forgery, corruption and fraud, the Hawks said on Monday. Spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said Mills was arrested on Friday at the provincial police head office in Zwelitsha near King William's Town. Mills, who heads the Eastern Cape Communications Division, appeared at the Zwelitsha Magistrate's Court on Friday and was released on warning. "We received … [Read more...] about Eastern Cape police spokesperson, Marinda Mills, arrested
Crime
R100,000 Reward for information leading to arrest, prosecution of suspects involved in two brutal murder cases
The lack of progress in the probes of the brutal Echo Foundation old age home murders of John Berrington and Hazel Huggins has prompted the organisation to take matters into its own hands. The foundation has recruited national private investigations firm Sleuth and is offering R100,000 for information which can lead to the arrest and prosecution of the murder suspects - or R50,000 per case. The stalled cases involve the seemingly senseless murders of the two residents on two separate … [Read more...] about R100,000 Reward for information leading to arrest, prosecution of suspects involved in two brutal murder cases
SAPS’ Handy Tips to avoid becoming a crime victim
The 2015 Festive Season is upon us and at this time of the year, finance gurus will be consistently and continuously issuing stern warnings to consumers to cut back on their cravings to spend their hard-earned money, in line with the tough economic climate we are facing. They will also allude to the perils of falling into such temptations. As these finance gurus attempt to save us from sinking further into debt, it is also the responsibility of the South African Police Service to further … [Read more...] about SAPS’ Handy Tips to avoid becoming a crime victim
SAPS receives 3152 applications to re-enlist
The South African Police Service (SAPS) efforts to bolster service delivery by re-enlisting its former and experienced members with exemplary track records back into its ranks is at an advanced stage. The re-enlistment process was advertised in the media earlier this year in an effort to fill 1105 vacant posts. During this process as many as 3152 applications were received from former SAPS members. While we had 1105 posts that needed to be filled, it must be noted that the focus of this … [Read more...] about SAPS receives 3152 applications to re-enlist
Three hijacking suspects arrested
Three men were arrested after they allegedly hijacked a vehicle (VW Polo) on the morning of 14 December 2015 in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage. The arrest follows after the hijacked vehicle with four suspects inside overturned during a police chase in San Souci Road, Despatch. The four suspects hijacked a black VW Polo at the Fan Park in Mqolomba Street, KwaNobuhle with a male and a female passenger inside. It is alleged that the four suspects accosted the couple, tied them up with a rope and one of … [Read more...] about Three hijacking suspects arrested
Would you drink this?
Operation Fiela was in full swing in KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage this week when over 700 litres of illegal liquor concoctions were destroyed, confiscated from 22 houses brewing and selling the substance. During this operation a licenced tavern was issued with a compliance notice for selling liquor before the prescribed trading hours. This success follows last weekend's record breaking 171 arrests of suspects in the Uitenhage Cluster on charges ranging from serious crimes to traffic … [Read more...] about Would you drink this?
Panayiotou loses bid
Port Elizabeth – Christopher Panayiotou's High Court bid to gain access to the case docket in which he stands accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, Jayde, has failed. On Tuesday, Judge John Smith dismissed the application outright in the Port Elizabeth High Court. In the judgment, Smith said the State had established that there were reasonable grounds for its belief that allowing access to the contents of the docket at this stage could lead to disclosure of policing methods and … [Read more...] about Panayiotou loses bid
ANCWL apologises to Steenkamps – plus Video
ANC Women's League (ANCWL) President Bathabile Dlamini apologised to June Steenkamp in person in Port Elizabeth for a faux pas when a member said (Reeva) Steenkamp must rot in jail, instead of (Oscar) Pistorius. (Scroll down to see video of the triple faux pas) The comment was made after the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgement on Thursday, where Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of murder. During a live television interview in Bloemfontein, an ANCWL member who identified herself as Free … [Read more...] about ANCWL apologises to Steenkamps – plus Video
Breakthrough in quest to dismantle mandrax syndicate
A 33-year-old man from Kwazakhele in Port Elizabeth will appear before the Motherwell Magistrate's Court on Monday after he was arrested for dealing in mandrax on Thursday. The Hawks in the Eastern Cape have been on the suspect's radar for some time now and when his white conquest was spotted at Truckers Inn in Motherwell on Thursday morning, the Hawks did not need second invitation before pouncing on him. Upon searching his vehicle the Hawks found 28 000 mandrax tablets wrapped in two boxes … [Read more...] about Breakthrough in quest to dismantle mandrax syndicate
Husband shoots wife, kills self in school kitchen
Port Elizabeth – A man has killed himself and critically wounded his wife after an altercation at a special needs school hostel in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday. Speaking to News24 on Thursday, police spokesperson Captain Johan Reeder said the woman worked at the Cape Recife School in Summerstrand. An argument is believed to have ensued in the school kitchen. "It was at this point that the 59-year-old man shot his 46-year-old wife three times before shooting himself. She was rushed to … [Read more...] about Husband shoots wife, kills self in school kitchen
It’s finally over – Reeva Steenkamp’s Father
The Supreme Court of Appeal has replaced Oscar Pistorius's culpable homicide conviction with murder, ruling that he should have foreseen the deadly impact his four bullets would have in a small bathroom. "It's over now." That is how Reeva Steenkamp's father Barry greeted the news of Oscar Pistorius's murder conviction in Port Elizabeth on Thursday. While Reeva Steenkamp's mother June attended the Supreme Court of Appeal proceedings on Thursday morning, Barry stayed at their Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about It’s finally over – Reeva Steenkamp’s Father
Panayiotou case postponed
Port Elizabeth - The three men currently facing charges relating to the murder of popular schoolteacher Jayde Panayiotou in April, made a brief appearance in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning. The men include Jayde's husband Christopher Panayiotou, 28, who is accused of orchestrating the hit on his wife, along with alleged hitman Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, and Sinethemba Nenembe, 28, who was more recently linked to the case. Charges against Luthando Siyoli, 31, a … [Read more...] about Panayiotou case postponed
Panayiotou pushes for access to case docket
Port Elizabeth - Christopher Panayiotou took his bid to gain access to the case docket in which he stands accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, Jayde, to the Port Elizabeth High Court on Tuesday afternoon. It is alleged that Panayiotou paid Luthando Siyoli, 31 - a bouncer at his nightclub in Algoa Park - to hire a hit man, identified as Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, 30, to murder his wife. Late in October Sinethemba Nenembe, 28, was also linked to the case. Siyoli has since turned state … [Read more...] about Panayiotou pushes for access to case docket
Panayiotou’s lawyers get heated as bail application is withdrawn
Port Elizabeth - There were fireworks in court on Tuesday as Christopher Panayiotou's defence attorney Terry Price and state advocate Marius Stander went head to head over whether Panayiotou would be lodging a new bail application. After lengthy arguments, the defence indicated that it would withdraw the new application - for now. Panayiotou stands accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, 29-year-old school teacher Jayde, in April this year. It is alleged he paid Luthando … [Read more...] about Panayiotou’s lawyers get heated as bail application is withdrawn
Panayiotou back in court today
Port Elizabeth - The application brought by Christopher Panayiotou to have the State hand over the case docket will be heard today by Magistrate Abigail Beeton in Port Elizabeth. Beeton rescheduled the court hearing on Friday after Panayiotou was a no show in court. Panayiotou is accused of orchestrating the murder of his wife, 29-year-old school teacher Jayde, in April this year. The State alleges that he paid Luthando Siyoli, 31, a bouncer at his nightclub in Algoa Park, to hire a hit … [Read more...] about Panayiotou back in court today
