The number of people being convicted of commercial crimes has dropped significantly in the past two decades, while the number of reported crimes has increased.The National Prosecuting Authority has a dedicated unit – the Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit (SCCU) – to prosecute fraud, corruption and money laundering. In addition to the prosecuting unit, South Africa also has Specialised Commercial Crime Courts (SCCCs). Most of the SCCU’s cases are prosecuted in these courts. Both the unit and the … [Read more...] about Why Fewer People Are Being Convicted for Commercial Crimes
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Kariega Protesters Demand to See Mayor, Boo Ward Councillor
The R334 was temporarily closed by hundreds of protesters from Area 11 informal settlement in Gunguluza in Kwanobuhle, Kariega. They demanded electrification, an end to bucket system and to be relocated to a nearby open field. In a second protest since Friday, about 200 people blocked the R334 road with rubble and burning tyres in Kariega from 5am on Wednesday. Blowing whistles and singing songs, the protest by shack dwellers from Area 11 informal settlement in Gunguluza stretched into the … [Read more...] about Kariega Protesters Demand to See Mayor, Boo Ward Councillor
Police Mum on Muhsin Hendricks Murder Investigation
Taj Hargey, the President of the Open Mosque, said Muhsin Hendricks “wanted a compassion-centered Islam”. Police have provided no information on the progress of the investigation into the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, the openly gay imam. Tribute was paid to Hendricks at a service of the Open Mosque on Saturday. Hendricks’s foundation currently appears to be closed and its website is “temporarily unavailable”. More than three weeks since the murder of Muhsin Hendricks, an openly gay imam, no one … [Read more...] about Police Mum on Muhsin Hendricks Murder Investigation
No Street Light Tender in Kariega
Over one hundred people gathered in the Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle on Thursday. There is currently no contract in place for fixing street lights in Kariega. This was according to Nelson Mandela Bay acting electricity and energy director, Tholi Biyela. He was speaking to over a hundred people living in wards 42 to 47 in KwaNobuhle, Kariega, on Thursday. But, a tender for nine service providers across the metro would be coming out next week, Biyela said. Areas in the metro have been in the … [Read more...] about No Street Light Tender in Kariega
Imam Muhsin Hendricks, Who Fought for Queer Rights, Assassinated
Imam Muhsin Hendricks ran the Inner Circle, an organisation focused on helping queer Muslims embrace their faith and sexuality. He also was the imam at the People’s Mosque in Wynberg. How was Hendricks murdered? Muhsin Hendricks, an imam who was outspoken in his support of queer people in the South Africa’s Muslim community, was murdered on Saturday in Gqeberha. It is reported that he was the world’s first openly gay imam. According to a statement by police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van … [Read more...] about Imam Muhsin Hendricks, Who Fought for Queer Rights, Assassinated
Spaza Shop Landlords Shocked by R2,200 Permit Fee
Hundreds of landlords in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality were shocked to learn that they have to pay R2,207 to apply for a permit to rent out “spaza shops”. Landlords and immigrant spaza shop owners from Pakistan, Somali and Ethiopia were called to a meeting at Babs Madlakane Hall in KwaNobuhle, Kariega, on Thursday. The meeting was convened by SAPS, the community policing forum, and a group of pastors. The pastors have an office at the police station called Spiritual Crime Prevention … [Read more...] about Spaza Shop Landlords Shocked by R2,200 Permit Fee
Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Targets Immigrant-Owned Spaza Shops
The newly-appointed mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Babalwa Lobishe has started her term of office by targeting immigrant-owned spaza shops. Eight shops were closed on Monday. The newly elected Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay Babalwa Lobishe ordered the closure of eight immigrant-owned shops on Monday afternoon, in an operation conducted jointly by health and Home Affairs officials, SAPS and metro police, and the City’s economic development and electricity directorates. On Tuesday, mayco member for … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Targets Immigrant-Owned Spaza Shops
5 Men Found Dead Inside New Brighton Shack
You are here: Home / News / 5 Men Found Dead Inside New Brighton Shack 23 October 2024 by Guest 2 Comments EASTERN CAPE – Police are investigating a case of murder (five counts), after the recovery of five bodies (men) with gunshot wounds inside a shack at Chris Hani informal settlement in New Brighton, Gqeberha last night, 22 October 2024. It is alleged that at about 21:30, SAPS New Brighton were summoned to a complaint of shooting at a shack in Chris Hani informal settlement, New Brighton. On … [Read more...] about 5 Men Found Dead Inside New Brighton Shack
Foreigner Arrested on Allegations of Fraud, Corruption and Contravention of Immigration Act
EASTERN CAPE – Akhatar Rajjab (43) appeared before the Gqeberha New Law court on 9 October 2024. Rajjab was arrested by the Gqeberha based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Hawks in a joint effort with Walmer Detective Services and Gqeberha Department of Home Affairs on Sunday, 6 October 2024 for allegations of fraud, corruption and contravention of immigration Act.It is alleged that the complainant who happened to be an official from the Department of Home Affairs received … [Read more...] about Foreigner Arrested on Allegations of Fraud, Corruption and Contravention of Immigration Act
Natjoints Monitoring Nationwide Strike
You are here: Home / News / Natjoints Monitoring Nationwide Strike 7 October 2024 by Guest 2 Comments PRETORIA – The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) through its National Coordination Centre (NCC) is monitoring the nationwide COSATU strike. The structure which is responsible for the policing of major events and large gatherings has mobilised all its resources working closely with all law enforcement agencies including traffic officials to ensure the safety of … [Read more...] about Natjoints Monitoring Nationwide Strike
Decrease in EC Crime Incidents
“Undoubtedly, criminals are so determined to terrorise the people of this province. Our province has seen a rise in incidents of gang violence and extortions especially in areas such as OR Tambo District Municipality, Nelson Mandela Metro. Community members are living in fear as criminals are hell-bent on disturbing the peace of our people. However, the government is intensifying the fight against criminals as we resolved that all spheres of government must collaborate resources to combat crime … [Read more...] about Decrease in EC Crime Incidents
Nelson Mandela Bay in the dark due to dodgy street light tenders
An internal audit document from 2023 on the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro municipality’s street light supply and maintenance tenders revealed a flawed supply chain management process. Households in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro have been left in the dark due to dodgy street light tenders, according to a municipal councillor. An internal report shows that the municipality bungled two tenders related to street lights. One of which exceeded its budgeted amount by R24-million. This follows the Special … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay in the dark due to dodgy street light tenders
Medical workers protest against attacks on them
Emergency Medical Services workers and managers protested outside the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality building in Gqeberha on Wednesday. They are demanding an end to attacks on paramedics.Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers in Nelson Mandela Bay protested outside the City Hall on Wednesday, calling for safer working conditions. “I kneel down and pray to God each time I leave home for work, asking him to save me from these criminals. They are heartless and don’t care that EMS staff perform a … [Read more...] about Medical workers protest against attacks on them
Rape survivor’s damages case against police to be heard next year
A woman is suing the Minister of Police for damages after arguing that SAPS had breached their constitutional duties to victims of gender-based violence when investigating her rape case 13 years ago. Andy Kawa was abducted, attacked, robbed and repeatedly raped for 15 hours near Kings Beach in Gqeberha more than 13 years ago. She says the police were negligent in looking for her and also in investigating her case. She is suing the Minister of Police for damages and has finally been given a date … [Read more...] about Rape survivor’s damages case against police to be heard next year
Another sad loss for Gqeberha’s K9 Unit
Just three weeks after the death of his best K9 friend, Mufasa who was laid to rest after succumbing to cancer, K9 Bentley gave up on the will to live without him and was sadly euthanized after suffering from cervical spondylosis. The once energetic and loyal German Shepherd patrolled the streets alongside his inseparable companion, Mufasa ensuring the safety of the communities. The dynamic duo, admired by their human counterparts, faced every challenge together. They both graduated from … [Read more...] about Another sad loss for Gqeberha’s K9 Unit
