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Stepfather and cousin sentenced for rape – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-27 14:00:24

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South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Kwazulu-Natal DURBAN: On 20 and 21 September 2021, two accused appeared at the Esikhaleni Regional Court for rape and were convicted and sentenced. On 07 October 2018, a 16-year-old female victim was at her mother’s home at Esikhaleni with her siblings watching a movie. She fell asleep and when she woke up she noticed that her stepfather was awake lying next to her. The victim went to sleep … [Read more...] about Stepfather and cousin sentenced for rape – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-27 14:00:24

Bitter ex-boyfriend to spend life in jail – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-27 12:47:01

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South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Kwazulu-Natal DURBAN: On 21 September 2021, the Pietermaritzburg High Court sentenced Bafana Makhonza (45) to life imprisonment for murder and 10 years in jail for attempted murder. His sentence came after a well prepared docket was presented at court by the Mountain Rise Detective official. On 01 October 2016 at 20:00, a 36-year-old woman was with a companion, Sizwe Matsienyane (25) in her … [Read more...] about Bitter ex-boyfriend to spend life in jail – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-27 12:47:01

Anti-Gang Unit arrest murder and attempted murder suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-27 08:50:06

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South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape Anti-Gang Unit members in Gqeberha arrested two suspects within an hour after the fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man and the injury to another which took place on Sunday, 26 September 2021 in the Vastrap informal settlement  in the Bethelsdorp policing area. It is alleged that at about 10:30, Menalik Maleba and his friend, aged 18, were in his house when the suspect entered … [Read more...] about Anti-Gang Unit arrest murder and attempted murder suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-27 08:50:06

Suspects due in court for firearm related crime – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-27 09:05:06

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South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Western Cape The swift reaction of Manenberg Crime Prevention Unit landed three suspects behind bars for the illegal possession of a firearm. The members were patrolling the Heideveld area last night when they responded to a shooting incident in the area. In Falcon Road they spotted the suspects and discovered a .38 Special revolver and four rounds of ammunition in their possession. The suspects aged … [Read more...] about Suspects due in court for firearm related crime – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-27 09:05:06

Armed suspects arrested in Bishop Lavis and Wolseley – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 17:53:59

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape CAPE TOWN - In their pursuit of a safer environment for the communities, members of Bishop Lavis police arrested a suspect last night who was caught in possession of a 9mm pistol without a serial number and ammunition. He was detained on a charge of possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition and is expected to make his court appearance in Bishop Lavis tomorrow. In an … [Read more...] about Armed suspects arrested in Bishop Lavis and Wolseley – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 17:53:59

Sedibeng Breweries employee sentenced for fraud and corruption – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:06:07

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Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) PRETORIA - Naaym Hardien (45) appeared in the Pretoria Specialised Serious Commercial Crimes Court for sentencing on charges of fraud and corruption. Hardien was on Monday, 20 September 2021, found guilty on both charges following a plea and sentence agreement in terms of Section 105A of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 as amended. He was subsequently sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for … [Read more...] about Sedibeng Breweries employee sentenced for fraud and corruption – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:06:07

Trio to appear in court for possession of suspected stolen livestock – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:08:59

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - A crime prevention operation by the Police Emergency Services (PES) Units, Stock Theft and Endangered Species (STES) Unit and Border Police yielded positive results when three suspects were arrested at about 06:00 on Thursday, 23 September 2021, for possession of suspected stolen livestock. The trio were arrested during an operation that was conducted between … [Read more...] about Trio to appear in court for possession of suspected stolen livestock – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:08:59

Maintenance Admin Clerks sentenced for ghost claims – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:21:07

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Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) EASTERN CAPE - Patricia Nobantu Xaki (58) and Victoria Noyolo (54) were convicted and sentenced by Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crime Court on 23 September 2021 for charges of theft. In October 2012, a complaint was lodged by the Department of Justice regarding the fraudulent activities conducted by the Department employees (Admin Clerks) at the Mthatha Magistrate Court. The employees created fraudulent … [Read more...] about Maintenance Admin Clerks sentenced for ghost claims – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:21:07

Alleged CIT robber, a top five wanted suspect in Gauteng, to appear in court for business robbery and possession of suspected stolen vehicle – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:23:59

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng PARKTOWN - Gauteng's most wanted suspect to appear in the Temba Magistrates' Court tomorrow, 27 September 2021, for business robbery and possession of suspected stolen vehicle. This followed after an alert Detective/Constable of SAPS Temba swiftly responded to a business robbery that had just taken place in Stinkwater and subsequently arresting one of the perpetrators. The … [Read more...] about Alleged CIT robber, a top five wanted suspect in Gauteng, to appear in court for business robbery and possession of suspected stolen vehicle – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:23:59

Ladismith SAPS members rid community of drugs – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:36:07

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape Concerted efforts by the Ladismith SAPS Visible Policing members over the past week to eradicate and address the distribution of illegal drugs in this rural Kannaland-town, yet again yielded positive results when information received from the community was operationalized and led to the arrests of a number of suspects. First Incident   On Friday morning, 24 … [Read more...] about Ladismith SAPS members rid community of drugs – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:36:07

SAPS New Brighton investigating a case of murder – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:51:07

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape GQEBERHA - SAPS New Brighton are investigating a case of murder after a man was stabbed in New Brighton Saturday evening, 25 September 2021. It is alleged that on the abovementioned date, at approximately 20:30, in Tuta Lane, New Brighton, the deceased Nkosinathi Ndala (30) and the suspect were drinking together when the suspect assaulted Nkosinathi.  Nkosinathi then … [Read more...] about SAPS New Brighton investigating a case of murder – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 18:51:07

Pacaltsdorp SAPS clamps down on crime through operation clean-up – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 19:06:07

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape GEORGE - Crimes associated with drug abuse and a recent spate of violence amongst youths whereby a 17-year-old boy of Pacaltsdorp has lost his hand, has necessitated the local police management to intensify their efforts to eradicate the prevalence of crime in general within their precinct, hence the arrests of a total of 43 suspects during the past week for various categories of … [Read more...] about Pacaltsdorp SAPS clamps down on crime through operation clean-up – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 19:06:07

Mthatha Tactical Response Team arrest alleged murder suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 19:21:07

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape CRADOCK - SAPS detectives are investigating a case of murder following the death of a 36-year-old man who was allegedly fatally wounded outside a house in Lingelihle in Cradock last night, 25 September 2021. It is alleged that at about 20:15, Sivenathi Ralarala was at his family’s home in Dlephu Street when an unknown male arrived and wanted to speak with him. After he went … [Read more...] about Mthatha Tactical Response Team arrest alleged murder suspects – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 19:21:07

39-year-old Suspect to appear in Thembalethu Magistrate’s Court for illegal firearm and ammunition – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 19:36:07

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South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape GEORGE - The vigilance of a member, attached to the Eden Cluster Crime Combatting Team (CCCT) who were conducting stop and search crime prevention operations in Enkuluekweni Street, Zone -5 in Thembalethu last night, Saturday, 25 September 2021, ensured the apprehension of a 36-year-old suspect in connection with the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The … [Read more...] about 39-year-old Suspect to appear in Thembalethu Magistrate’s Court for illegal firearm and ammunition – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-09-26 19:36:07