Crime

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape SAPS have implemented the 72-hour Activation Plan to bring to book those responsible for a shooting incident last night in Mandalay which left a 24-year-old female fatally wounded and seven others hospitalised. At around 20:20 occupants of a green Honda Ballade fired randomly at guests attending a birthday party at a residence in Montclair Drive Mandalay, and fled the scene. The eight … [Read more...] about Fatal shooting incident in Mandalay under investigation – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 12:02:12

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West   POTCHEFSTROOM - Petrus Moswea(25) is expected to reappear in the Coligny Magistrates' Court on Monday, 18 October 2021, on charges of rape and murder. Moswea was remanded in custody during initial court appearance on Wednesday, 13 October 2021. The accused was arrested on Monday, 11 October 2021, after his 70-year-old mother's lifeless body was found at Nicolaas … [Read more...] about Rape and murder accused to reappear in court – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 12:16:10

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape An inquest docket has been opened after a 24-year-old was found dead in a shack at Ncerha Village 2 Kidds Beach on 2021-10-16. It is alleged that at approximately 22:30 the deceased was coming from a tavern to her boyfriend's shack and the neighbours heard someone screaming asking for help. A neighbour went to look and find out that the shack was on fire. Then … [Read more...] about A 24-year-old was found burnt in a shack – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 18:36:05

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Mpumalanga   A joint sweeping operation carried out by members from Witbank SAPS in collaboration with Witbank Communty Policing Forum yielded positive results as 25 suspects were arrested on Friday, 15 October 2021 in Witbank. The said operation targeted certain areas in Witbank, including Klarinet and Coronation Park where suspects, aged between 20 and 31 were apprehended … [Read more...] about Joint operation yields positive results as 25 suspects arrested with copper wire and mining equipment worth millions of rands recovered – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 19:21:05

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng The Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela sends his heartfelt condolences to the family of Warrant Officer Jan Christoffel Esterhuysen who was killed last night at a roadblock that was held in Khutsong in the West Rand District. It is reported that a 20-year-old driver failed to stop at the roadblock, hitting a stationery vehicle and WO Esterhuysen … [Read more...] about Provincial Commissioner of Gauteng, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela sends his heartfelt condolences to the family of slain Warrant Officer – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 19:36:05

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal Two suspects aged 37 and 41 will appear in the Bergville Magistrates Court for being in unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. On 15 October 2021 police officers from the Upper Tugela SAPS received information on two individuals who were in unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition from the Isandlwane area. With the assistance of the SANDF, the police … [Read more...] about Two suspects arrested for unlawful possession of firearms – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 12:31:10

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   Swift response by police to information on alleged scamming activities landed five suspects behind bars after speed point machines were found in their possession on the N2 Highway at Swellendam. They are expected to appear in the Swellendam Magistrates’ court on Monday, 18 October 2021. On Friday, 15 October 2021 at about 20:20 members attached the Swellendam … [Read more...] about Five suspects to appear in Swellendam court for possession of speed point machines – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 12:46:10

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)   MPUMALANGA - Johan Daniel Mabunda and Danmnqobi All Traders (entity) pleaded guilty to fraud charges at the Nelspruit Magistrates' Court on 15 October 2021 and were sentenced. During the 2020 tax season, on behalf of the entity, Mabunda submitted fraudulent tax returns to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and R505 348 was paid. Irregularities were discovered and the Nelspruit based team of … [Read more...] about Director and business entity sentenced for fraud – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 13:01:10

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   SAPS Kamesh detectives are on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly set a home alight in Oliver Street, Blikkiesdorp, Kariega, resulting in the death of two people during the early hours of this morning, 17 October 2021. It is alleged that at about 00:22, six people were inside the house when the fire started. Some of the occupants managed to break down the … [Read more...] about Kamesh police on the hunt for arson and murder suspects in separate incidents – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 13:16:10

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)   MPUMALANGA - The Middelburg based team of the Hawks' Serious Commercial Crime Investigation and Standard Bank Intelligence team conducted an operation on 15 October 2021 at the Witband CBD which led to the arrest of three suspects for contravention of the Electronic Communication and Transaction Act-related charges. The suspects were allegedly cloning bank cards when they were caught with a number … [Read more...] about Three alleged fraudsters arrested – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-17 13:31:10

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape A swift police response led to the arrest of three business robbery suspects and the recovery of two toy guns in Addo yesterday. On Thursday, 14 October 2021 at about 5pm, it is alleged that an unknown man entered a shop in Duka Street, Nomathamsanqa, Addo. It is further said that he then threatened a cashier with a firearm that was partly visible from a sling bag.  A … [Read more...] about Teen among three nabbed for business robbery in Addo – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-10-16 20:55:37