Port Elizabeth - Dressed in suit and tie and on his way to choir practice at church, Esau Uithaler's life was cut short when he was gunned down in front of his house on Tuesday evening. Nelson Mandela Bay police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, said Uithaler, 33, was gunned down in Reginald Street, Helenvale in the Northern Areas as he was leaving home to go to church. "There is no indication that he [Esau] was involved in any gang-related activity and the motive for his … [Read more...] about Helenvale Choir member gunned down on way to church
Crime
Addo Abalone Poachers Arrested
A high speed chase in howling winds and rough seas on Tuesday 13 October ended when three alleged abalone poachers were arrested and had their vessel and gear confiscated. The three, aged between 28 and 39, were found trespassing in the Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) Bird Island Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Algoa Bay. AENP marine rangers stationed on Bird Island spotted the vessel in the MPA just after 7:00 am yesterday morning and launched an investigation. As they approached, the … [Read more...] about Addo Abalone Poachers Arrested
Dalindyebo acted like medieval despot
Abathembu King Buleyekhaya Dalindyebo had three years shaved off his 15-year jail sentence on a raft of charges, in a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling handed down on Thursday. He succeeded only in having his conviction on a charge of culpable homicide and the accompanying 10-year jail sentence set aside. The SCA dismissed the rest of his appeal. In 2009, the Eastern Cape High Court sentenced him to in effect 15 years for seven counts of kidnapping, three of assault, three of arson, and one … [Read more...] about Dalindyebo acted like medieval despot
Port Elizabeth ambulance crew robbed at gunpoint in New Brighton
Port Elizabeth - An Eastern Cape emergency medical services ambulance crew was robbed at gunpoint in New Brighton early on Wednesday morning, the provincial health department said. Spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo told News24 the crew had been dispatched to Madala Street at 00:20 and arrived at 00:33. "Two escorts lured them into an alley under the impression they will take them to the patient," Kupelo said. "A gun was produced and the crew robbed at gun point." The robbers also took the … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth ambulance crew robbed at gunpoint in New Brighton
Controversial tow truck-owner shot in vehicle
Port Elizabeth - Controversial local tow truck operator Raven Rungan is in a stable condition in hospital after being shot four times while he was waiting at a stop street on Wednesday morning. The hunt is now on for the man who walked over to Rungan, fired multiple shots into the vehicle, and then drove off in a white bakkie. Police spokesperson warrant officer Alwin Labans said the 43-year-old Rungan was on his way to work at his company, V&R Towing, when he stopped at a three way … [Read more...] about Controversial tow truck-owner shot in vehicle
Bus torched in Booysen Park protests
Port Elizabeth - Violent protests erupted in Booysen Park, Port Elizabeth, with an Algoa bus set alight shortly after 08:00 on Monday morning. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson, Alwin Labans said the protests had started at 05:00 with just a few protesters. It grew to more than 200 people who blocked the main roads in the area. "We can confirm that an Algoa bus was torched during the protests and another damaged. A case of malicious damage to property has been opened," he … [Read more...] about Bus torched in Booysen Park protests
‘IT technician helped Panayiotou to wipe phone data’
Port Elizabeth - A local IT technician and close friend of Christopher Panayiotou is believed to be the person responsible for wiping both Panayiotou's and his mistress Chanelle Coutts' phone shortly after the murder of his wife, but he denies any wrongdoing. According to a report in the Weekend Post this morning, it was revealed that local Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) IT technician, Donovan Vosloo, aged 30, had upgraded both phones, effectively wiping both handsets of any … [Read more...] about ‘IT technician helped Panayiotou to wipe phone data’
Kabega teacher ‘sets herself alight’ behind school
Port Elizabeth - A 57-year-old woman, who ran a children's learn and play centre in Kabega Park, is believed to have committed suicide in a vacant plot behind the school on Wednesday morning by setting herself alight. Mandela Bay police spokesperson Captain Johan Rheeder confirmed police had found the body of the woman, who was also a teacher at the school, at around 11:30. Rheeder said the woman had sustained severe burn wounds and was believed to have died from her injuries. "An … [Read more...] about Kabega teacher ‘sets herself alight’ behind school
Police confiscate toy gun after PE school caretaker gives chase
Port Elizabeth - A man "armed" with a toy gun, who took a shortcut across a high school's grounds in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth, caused the caretaker to do a double-take and give chase. In his haste to make a run for it, the man dropped his plastic gun. The area is known for its ongoing gang violence, and the public are increasingly carrying toy guns as a deterrent to ward off gangsters. Others have carried the toys for intimidation while committing crimes. However, the … [Read more...] about Police confiscate toy gun after PE school caretaker gives chase
460 Arrested to date in EC during Operation Fiela
Operation Fiela, a multi-disciplinary operation led by the South African Police Service (SAPS), continues to sweep criminal activities off South African streets. During the period 1 April to 30 June 2015, 9968 suspects have been arrested during the operation in various parts of the country for criminal activities. Gauteng recorded the highest with 3 064 arrests, 1 314 in Limpopo, 1 264 in the Western Cape, 1 225 in Mpumalanga, 916 in KwaZulu-Natal and 881 in the North West. About 561 … [Read more...] about 460 Arrested to date in EC during Operation Fiela
Home Affairs Official Arrested
A Home Affairs front office clerk was arrested on Tuesday in King Williamstown, in the Eastern Cape, for facilitating fraudulent marriages involving illegal foreign nationals. An investigation by the Home Affairs Counter-Corruption Unit, SAPS Crime Intelligence and the Hawks led to the arrest of the official together with a foreign national suspected of leading the illegal operation. A search of the foreign national's house led to the discovery of copies of passports, identity documents, … [Read more...] about Home Affairs Official Arrested
Kwanobuhle Clean Up
Police have recovered large amounts of cash and Mandrax valued at R82 000, during Operation Fiela in KwaNobuhle, Port Elizabeth. Police also arrested two men in their early thirties for possession of these drugs. "The community of KwaNobuhle was surprised to find the area saturated by law enforcement agencies and realised that Operation Fiela was in town. Search warrants were obtained to search several identified premises," regional police spokesperson Colonel Sibongile Soci said. Three … [Read more...] about Kwanobuhle Clean Up
How long others waited for 10111
A man claims he twice apprehended criminals and restrained them with a belt while waiting for police to arrive. After calling the national 10111 number, Gavin Sher said he held them at bay with his firearm at his side, once in Durbanville, Cape Town, and again in Knysna. "After waiting several hours for the police to come, I had to eventually let them go free with a warning," he said on Thursday. His experience was one of many received in response to a News24 story on 10111 reaction … [Read more...] about How long others waited for 10111
June Steenkamp celebrates Reeva’s best birthday since death
The decision to keep Oscar Pistorius in jail has given Reeva Steenkamp's parents the opportunity to celebrate her "best birthday" since her death, a women's rights group said on Thursday. "This is the best birthday ever, thank you very much. This is a better birthday than last year," Reeva's mother June Steenkamp told the Progressive Women's Movement of South Africa's convener Jacqui Mofokeng. This was Steenkamp's reaction after Mofokeng told her on Wednesday that Justice Minister Michael … [Read more...] about June Steenkamp celebrates Reeva’s best birthday since death
How long you will wait after phoning 10111?
For years I have been saying, tongue in cheek, to people that; "Port Elizabeth is a ten minute town, except when you require assistance from the Flying Squad, the Ambulance Service or Armed Response as they tend to take a bit longer than that!" SA Police Service spokesperson Vishnu Naidoo revealed that the latest national average and measured from the moment a complaint was received until attendance was just over 19 minutes. That's how long you'd have to wait for a police officer to arrive if … [Read more...] about How long you will wait after phoning 10111?
