South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape DESPATCH – The South African Police Service in Despatch is urgently seeking the community’s assistance in locating a 36-year-old man who went missing on Saturday, 23 October 2021. Lloyd Tontsi, who is residing in Chief Albert Luthuli Street, Khayamnandi, Despatch, went out for the afternoon and never returned. It is unclear what Lloyd was wearing at the time of his … [Read more...] about Police seek community assistance in locating a missing person – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 20:08:06
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Media Invitation: Handing over of the sword and medal parade: 2021-10-27 – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 14:25:28
Media Invite South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE- The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General KJ Sitole, will host a handing over of the sword ceremony and a medal parade on Wednesday morning, 27 October 2021, in Greenpoint. The handing over of the sword symbolises the handing over of the chain of command to the recent appointed Western Cape Provincial … [Read more...] about Media Invitation: Handing over of the sword and medal parade: 2021-10-27 – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 14:25:28
Police to conduct an inquest into charred human remains found in a burnt out car – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 15:37:50
South African Police Service Office of the National Commissioner PRETORIA - The police in Magudu in Northern KwaZulu-Natal are investigating an inquest after charred human remains were found in a burnt vehicle. At approximately 21:55 last night, Magudu police received a complaint of a motor vehicle on fire on the R66 between Nongoma and Pongola. Police had discovered a badly burnt human body inside the vehicle. The … [Read more...] about Police to conduct an inquest into charred human remains found in a burnt out car – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 15:37:50
Two accused sentenced to 62 years imprisonment for house robbery – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 15:52:50
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - On Thursday 21 October 2021, two accused Onke Gqoko, (24) and Sibongile Phithikazi, (27) were sentenced by the Somerset West Regional court an effective 62 years imprisonment for two house robbery cases which were perpetrated in March and July 2018. Their modus operandi would being kicking open doors and threatening the victims with knives and pangas and … [Read more...] about Two accused sentenced to 62 years imprisonment for house robbery – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 15:52:50
House breaking accused sentenced – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 14:40:28
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) KWAZULU-NATAL – On 13 October 2021, the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court sentenced Desmond Jones (47) to pay a fine of R3000-00 or three months imprisonment for housebreaking and theft which happened around Pietermaritzburg in 2019. In September 2019 Jones allegedly stole PlayStation 4 controllers with several games and two Sony speakers after he was the last person to enter the … [Read more...] about House breaking accused sentenced – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 14:40:28
Alleged copper cable thieves in custody – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 13:19:45
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) KWAZULU-NATAL – On Monday 25 October 2021, Hawks members from Durban Serious Organised Crime Investigation working together with Durban Metro Police arrested five suspects aged between 22 and 39 for possession of property suspected to be stolen. Information was received about suspects who were allegedly stripping copper cables at Moseley Park in Pinetown. Members proceeded to the … [Read more...] about Alleged copper cable thieves in custody – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 13:19:45
Accident claims two lives – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 11:35:32
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State HARRISMITH - An accident at Nuwejaar River over the N5 bridge claimed two lives. This follows after an accident caused by a truck transporting coal in which the truck driver was allegedly forced to deviate by two suspects who left it inside the road to block the traffic flow. Apparently, another truck that was carrying maize collided with the truck already … [Read more...] about Accident claims two lives – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 11:35:32
Provincial Commissioner welcomes triple life sentence plus 53 years handed down to rapist and murderer – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 09:55:12
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga NELSPRUIT - The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela has welcomed a hefty sentence handed down to a rapist and murderer. Mfanasibili Cornelius Mnisi, aged 29, was sentenced by the Mpumalanga Division of the High Court in Mbombela on 21 October 2021. The court was satisfied with the … [Read more...] about Provincial Commissioner welcomes triple life sentence plus 53 years handed down to rapist and murderer – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 09:55:12
Rapist to spend life in prison – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 08:37:48
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN - Today Inkanyezi Regional Court sentenced Makhosonke Khosilakhe Magubane (32) to life imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl. It is alleged that on 06 October 2019, the victim and her two younger brothers were left alone by the aunt, who took care of them, as their parents were working far from home. The victim went to the house of the accused looking for the … [Read more...] about Rapist to spend life in prison – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-26 08:37:48
Update: Police request public to assist locate missing woman – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 12:36:35
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga NELSPRUIT - On 22 October 2021 a media statement was issued after SAPS at Embalenhle appealed for assistance in locating 41-year-old Nomvula Ester Mtsweni, from Embalenhle Ext. 4 who was reported missing. On Saturday evening, 23 October 2021 her body was found near Brendan Village, not far from where her vehicle was found. A murder case was opened and an investigation is … [Read more...] about Update: Police request public to assist locate missing woman – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 12:36:35
Men’s Imbizo held at Herschel – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 12:51:35
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape HERSCHEL - Men from the community along with various departments including the SAPS converged on 24 October 2021 from 08:00 - 13:00 at the Herschel Mountain outside the small town. The agenda of the day for the Imbizo was: “What is our position as MEN in relation to gender base violence and Femicide?” The event was opened with a … [Read more...] about Men’s Imbizo held at Herschel – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 12:51:35
Friends caught in the act stripping hijacked vehicle – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 13:06:35
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN – A 43-year-old taxi driver alleged that on 22 October 2021, at 12:40, while he was seated in his taxi on Lancers road in Berea, three armed balaclava-clad men accosted him. They instructed him to move from the driver’s seat to the back and was forced to lie down. They drove away with him and he was allegedly dropped off in the Wyebank area. The matter … [Read more...] about Friends caught in the act stripping hijacked vehicle – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 13:06:35
Suspects to appear in court for possession of unlicensed firearm – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 13:21:35
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape ELLIOTDALE - Four suspects aged between 16 and 36 were arrested by Elliotdale police in Elliotdale town's main road, yesterday, 24 October 2021. Police received a report from a man alleging to be pointed with a firearm and assaulted by the suspects. The assaulted man told the police he can identify the suspects. Police went to investigate and upon arrival they … [Read more...] about Suspects to appear in court for possession of unlicensed firearm – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 13:21:35
Suspect (39) arrested after hostage situation in Heidedal – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 19:43:50
South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State HEIDEDAL – The Tactical Response Team rescued 5 employees at an insurance company who were held captive for an hour at one of the Malls in Bloemfontein. On Monday, 25 October 2021, at about 15:45, Heidedal Police received a distress call from the Mall about an unknown male who locked the Manager and his Staff in their office demanding to receive his pension pay-outs … [Read more...] about Suspect (39) arrested after hostage situation in Heidedal – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 19:43:50
Court update: Eighty seven suspected illigal miners arrested, including eight wounded, six fatally in shootout – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 19:58:50
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) NORTH WEST – The eighty five accused who appeared in the Orkney Magistrate’s Court this afternoon were all remanded in custody after their case was postponed to 08 November 2021 for confirmation of addresses and Department of Home Affairs report. Two of them are still in hospital for medical attention but were also postponed in absentia. Join Your Neighbourhood Watch Click here for … [Read more...] about Court update: Eighty seven suspected illigal miners arrested, including eight wounded, six fatally in shootout – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-25 19:58:50
