Crime

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) PRETORIA – The Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation team recovered a huge cache of cocaine on 25 November 2021. The team received information about the MSC vessel that was sailing from the South America to South Africa transporting containers with wooden flooring boards which cocaine had concealed within the consignment. On arrival, the container was searched. It was discovered that … [Read more...] about HAWKS recovers 600 kg of cocaine in Durban harbour – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 09:30:20

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo The Rakgoadi community were addressed about 16 Days of Activism for no Violence Against Women and Children awareness campaign at a local Hall today. The campaign was led by the Vispol Commander of Rakgoadi SAPS, Warrant Officer Seloane in support of the Social Crime Prevention Coordinator, Constable Mathibela, Motetema SAPS members, Warrant Officer Rampedi and Monongahela including … [Read more...] about Rakgoadi SAPS conducted safety for people living with disabilities and prevention of abuse awareness campaign – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-01 08:18:19

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) PRETORIA – The National Head of the Hawks, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya with his entourage; the Provincial Heads with their Provincial Commanders of the Serious Organised Crime Investigation are hosting a Transnational Organised Crime conference against organised crime especially the trafficking of drugs. A weeklong conference which started yesterday at the Capital Menlyn Maine comprises of the … [Read more...] about DCPI holds a transnational conference against drug trafficking – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 10:58:55

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Kwazulu-Natal DURBAN:  Wentworth police are looking for the relatives of a woman known as Phumzile Hadebe believed to be 33 years. Hadebe was found at Highbury Grounds change rooms on 29 September 2021. Anyone who is able to assist in locating her relatives is requested to contact Detective Warrant Officer Thomson on 031 451 6214 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Join Your … [Read more...] about Next of kin sought by Wentworth police – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 11:13:55

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Free State The communities served by Maokeng SAPS are informed that the station is temporarily closed due to a COVID-19 related case. The communities are advised that the CSC will temporarily operate from Maokeng Trauma Center in Maokeng SAPS premises. For any police emergency the following numbers can be contacted: 082 392 5375 or 056 2167200/6701 The … [Read more...] about Maokeng SAPS closed due to COVID-19 related incident – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 13:38:25

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of North West All communities being served by the Madikwe police station are advised that the police station's Community Service Centre (CSC) is currently closed due to member(s) having tested positive for Covid-19. The CSC will now be operating from a mobile caravan placed in front of the police station. The police station contacts are not working, but the station can be reached … [Read more...] about Madikwe police station temporarily closed for decontamination due to COVID-19 positive case – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 17:21:59

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Mpumalanga Nelspruit: The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has welcomed the efforts made in the fight against crime where more than 255 suspects were arrested for various offences throughout the province of Mpumalanga in the period of three days. The charges include amongst others, murder, unlawful possession of firearms … [Read more...] about Provincial Commissioner welcomes the arrest of more than 255 suspects in three days’ time across the province for various offences – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 17:36:59

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) EASTERN CAPE: Mzoli Pakade (51) was sentenced to five years direct imprisonment for charges of fraud by Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crime court on 29 November 2021. Mr Mzoli Phakade who was a Senior Planner and Project officer at the department prepared documentation for the project to be signed off indicating that the farm should be registered in the name of CPAD Farms Holding Pty Ltd instead of the … [Read more...] about Senior government official sentenced for fraud – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 19:46:14

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) NORTH WEST - Linda Gilbert Matunda (63) appeared in the Klerksdorp Regional Court for sentencing on a charge of fraud on 29 November 2021. Matunda was one of the two suspects arrested on the 02 December 2011 after a service provider had approached the department requesting an update on the progress of a tender bid process worth R9 million rand.  However she approached the Hawks when the official wanted … [Read more...] about Traffic department official sentenced for fraud – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 20:01:14

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape Gqeberha:   The pugnacious actions between two rival gangs led to a barrage of bullets being fired at each other, two gang affiliates arrested and two firearms recovered in Shauderville this morning. The action unfolded at about 10:50 when it is alleged that three gang members in a blue Citi Golf drove in Gelvan Road in Shauderville and started firing at the  four occupants of … [Read more...] about Swift police reaction result in gang arrests and recovery of firearms – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 19:04:12

Office of the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service   Pretoria:  The National Commissioner of Police, General Khehla John Sitole has applauded the team led by Head Office Crime Intelligence on the rescue of a 28-year-old kidnap victim without any ransom being paid and the arrest of five suspects today. On 12 November 2021 Mr Tahseen Mateen Kardame, a Moulana (religious leader), was kidnapped outside his father's hardware … [Read more...] about National Commissioner applauds yet another rescue of a kidnap victim and arrests – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 17:51:59

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Kwazulu-Natal DURBAN: Mondlo police are appealing to members of the community for assistance with regards to a missing person, Bhara Joseph Selepe (60) from KwaGinqa.  On 3 November 2021 he was allegedly last seen by his girlfriend who stated that they were expected to meet each other after he collected his pension money at the SASSA offices but he never showed up. She proceeded to look for … [Read more...] about Help Mondlo SAPS find missing person – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-11-30 13:53:25