Crime

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - In pursuit of justice, detectives attached to the Provincial Commercial Crimes Unit, teamed up with investigators from financial institutions and stopped a fraud syndicate operating with cloned fuel cards in their tracks. The nine male fraudsters and one female aged between 23 and 41 are expected to make their court appearances in Paarl Magistrate’s Court … [Read more...] about Ten suspects due in court for commercial crime – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 10:02:02

  Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS)    GAUTENG – Four men, arrested in Cosmo City, north of Johannesburg on Wednesday, 27 October 2021 and charged with armed robbery, are expected to make their first court appearance today in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court. Last month, unknown men allegedly approached and accosted a G4S security guard after collecting money at the butchery whilst he was walking towards the armoured … [Read more...] about Cross pavement armed robbery suspects to appear in court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 11:15:03

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape BHOLOTHWA - On 27 October 2021, the Lady Frere Magistrate’s Court sentenced Nkululeko Michael Sithonga (49) to 20 years direct imprisonment for the murder of his wife on 06 March 2020. On the mentioned date, police found the body of Viwe Bhele (40) at the house in Mkhonjana Village a/a in Bholothwa. She sustained a gunshot wound and was covered with a blanket. The husband, … [Read more...] about Hefty sentence handed down to wife murderer – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 18:04:38

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape CAPE TOWN CENTRAL - Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating Junior Muluadzi, aged 30, from Dorp Street, Cape Town. It is reported that the suspect faced a charge of Crimen Injuria, committed during December 2019. Following the registration of the case docket, the suspect was visited at the identified address, but he no longer resides there. A warrant of … [Read more...] about Community assistance sought by Cape Town Central SAPS – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 18:19:38

Media Advisory Issued by the Police Ministry MPUMALANGA - As the country counts down the days before the November 1st Local Government Elections, Police Minister General Bheki Cele, will on Saturday, 30 November 2021, head to the Mpumalanga province to assess the readiness of law enforcement ahead of the Local Government Elections. Minister Cele will be accompanied by the Deputy Minister of Police, Cassel Mathale as well as the National and Provincial … [Read more...] about Media Invitation: Police Minister to assess police readiness in Mpumalanga ahead of Local Government Elections – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 18:34:38

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape CAPE TOWN - The vigilance by members of Grassy Park police led to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition yesterday, 28 October 2021 at about 11:00. The members were busy with crime prevention duties when they saw a group of people in the road who informed them that a person is walking with a firearm. They followed up … [Read more...] about Suspect arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 20:01:39

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Northern Cape KIMBERLEY – Today, the SAPS women in the Northern Cape, hosted a High Tea event in recognition of their existence within the organization. The history of high tea events dates back to the 1700's and was normally held in the afternoon to serve men who were working in the fields in Britain. The name is derived from the fact that only high stools were used in the … [Read more...] about Northern Cape Provincial Inspectorate hosts high tea in honour of SAPS women – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 18:49:38

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State KROONSTAD - An 18-year-old daughter, who reported her mother as a missing person, was arrested after the mother was found dead near R721 Kroonstad/Vredefort road on Sunday, 24 October 2021. The daughter was arrested on Wednesday, 27 October 2021. Her arrest emanated from an inquest docket, which was opened following the discovery of the body of her 46-year-old … [Read more...] about Daughter arrested after missing mother found dead – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 12:00:21

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State FREE STATE - Three farm workers at Balmacara Farm on the border of South Africa and Lesotho in the district of Van Stadensrus are admitted in hospital receiving medical treatment after sustaining gunshot wounds. It is alleged that during the evening of Thursday; 28 October 2021 at about 19:15, five unknown armed men stormed into the homestead at Balmacara farm just three … [Read more...] about Unknown assailants open fire on farm workers at Balmacara – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 12:30:21

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo GROBLERSDAL - A missing person's case is under investigation at Groblersdal SAPS after a 36-year-old manl, Feyisara Olawale Olaleye, went missing. He was last seen by his wife in the early hours of Thursday morning, 28 October 2021 at about 02:00, while he was reportedly complaining about his financial constraints due to his state of … [Read more...] about Groblersdal police launch a search operation for a missing 36 year old man – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 12:45:21

  Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS)    FREE STATE – Three more suspects aged 22 and 50 were arrested yesterday, 28 October 2021 in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape and in Pretoria, Gauteng by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team based in Bloemfontein assisted by the Chief Provincial Inspector from the Department of Transport in Gqeberha for allegations of fraud and corruption. This comes after the Hawks’ Serious … [Read more...] about Additional suspects arrested for illegal road worthy certificate – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 11:30:03

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo MANKWENG - The police in Mankweng are investigating a case of a missing person after a 17-year-old girl, Maria Dama from Nobody, went missing on 07 August 2021. She reportedly left for Polokwane City and never returned home. During her disappearance, she was wearing a grey jersey with black pair of trousers and pink shoes. Attempts to locate her proved … [Read more...] about Police appeal for public assistance to locate a missing teenage girl – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-29 10:17:02