GQEBERHA - In less than two hours after a truck was hijacked on the M17 Coega Road, Gqeberha’s Flying Squad members arrested one suspect and recovered the truck with its contents on Tuesday, 14 November 2023. It is alleged that at about 13:13, the driver of a truck had stopped to check the refrigeration at the back when he was accosted by an unknown number of men who arrived in a bakkie and a white VW Golf. He was ordered to get into the VW Golf, however he managed to run away. As soon as … [Read more...] about 2 Hours to Recover Hijacked Truck
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SAPS Warn of Conman ‘Recruiter’
GQEBERHA - The South African Police Recruitment department at SAPS Mount Road are warning applicants, who have already applied for a vacancy in the police service, to be wary of a conman who is taking advantage of their vulnerability and naivety. In the last week, at least 5 aspiring police service applicants (all females) were targeted by a mischievous male who contacted them and informed them to meet him at SAPS Mount Road police station, where he would then transport them to the venue … [Read more...] about SAPS Warn of Conman ‘Recruiter’
Police Seek Help in Finding Radioactive Container Stolen in Sydenham
GQEBERHA - Police in Nelson Mandela Bay are investigating a case of theft out of motor vehicle, which was discovered at about 06:00 on Friday, 10 November 2023, by the owners a visiting welding business from KwaZulu-Natal. Their vehicle was parked in Mulder Avenue, Sydenham while at a guest house. One of the items stolen from the vehicle was a sealed container (see image) containing a radioactive isotope called Iridium 192. The isotope is used by the industry to do X-ray welding inspections. … [Read more...] about Police Seek Help in Finding Radioactive Container Stolen in Sydenham
Kwazakele Woman arrested for opening a false rape case against police
GQEBERHA - Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Maj Gen Vuyisile Ncata strongly condemns false accusations, emphasizing the serious consequences they pose. This warning is issued, urging citizens to exercise responsibility when reporting crimes. A case of perjury and defeating the ends of justice is opened against a 43-year-old Kwazakele woman who falsely accused police of raping her following a complaint attended by members at a house in Kwazakele. It is alleged that on Friday evening, … [Read more...] about Kwazakele Woman arrested for opening a false rape case against police
Progress made in the battle against criminality
Government is making inroads into destroying criminal activities as well as syndicates and has vowed to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that criminals are dealt with, says Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise. “We will design sure that as the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster, we create a safe and secure environment for our people to live [in],” Modise said on Friday. The Minister was addressing a JCPS cluster media briefing to provide progress made in … [Read more...] about Progress made in the battle against criminality
RIP Mufasa
In a world where courage knows no bounds, we celebrate the selfless contributions of our K9 heroes and their handlers. We remember the sacrifice of a loyal and valiant companion who stood side by side with his human counterpart, protecting our communities, and forging unbreakable bonds. We honour the memory of K9 Mufasa, who worked his final shift before ‘calling’ it a day. Mufasa, a courageous, 9-year-old Rottweiler sadly passed away on 6 November 2023 at the veterinary hospital in Walmer … [Read more...] about RIP Mufasa
R5.5 Million VAT fraud headache
EASTERN CAPE –The Gqeberha based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation (SCCI) team of the Hawks together with National Prosecution Authority as well as South African Revenue Services (SARS) ensured that Dukuza Tunyiswa Project (PTY) Ltd and Unathi Tunyiswa (39) appeared before the Gqeberha New Law court on 3 November 2023 for allegations of fraud. Tunyiswa is one of the directors of Dukuza Tunyiswa Project PTY Ltd. During the period between 1 January 2019 to 31 March 2022, Tunyiswa and his … [Read more...] about R5.5 Million VAT fraud headache
27 Firearms Recovered
GQEBERHA – In our efforts to eradicate illegal firearms and make our communities safer, the SAPS in Nelson Mandela Bay District are making significant strides in the proliferation of firearms. Our SAPS members displayed commitment and dedication and squeezed the space of criminals during the week. A total of 27 firearms and ammunition were recovered in unrelated incidents. To highlight a few of the successes on Tuesday, 17 October 2023 at approximately 22:40, SAPS Kwazakele members followed … [Read more...] about 27 Firearms Recovered
One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters
There have been no scheduled passenger train services in Gqeberha since September 2022, due to “operational challenges”. But now, since Monday, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has managed to introduce honest one train service in the Nelson Mandela Bay region, departing Kariega at 6:15am for Gqeberha and departing Gqeberha at 5:15pm for Kariega, weekdays. The full journey takes over an hour and costs R9. On Saturdays it departs Kareiga at 7am and Gqeberha at 2:30pm. On Thursday … [Read more...] about One train a day for Eastern Cape commuters
Gqeberha Carjackers Nabbed in Record Time
Collaboration between the Gqeberha Flying Squad and SAPS Walmer members resulted in the swift recovery of three hijacked vehicles and the apprehension of four suspects on Saturday night. The suspects were arrested within an incredibly short space of time in Gqeberha. It is alleged that at about 23:30, Flying Squad members responded to a tracker alert of an Isuzu bakkie that was hijacked in New Brighton. The bakkie was recovered abandoned in Gqamlana Street in New Brighton. With the … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Carjackers Nabbed in Record Time
RIP Ryno Plaatjies
The Gqeberha Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the apparent assassination of a 51-year-old man in Booysens Park on Friday.Police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, said Ryno Plaatjies was shot dead in his car outside a Primary School where he dropped off his daughter, who is a student teacher. “As she was entering the school, multiple shots were fired,” she said. Janse Van Rensburg said according to information two suspects from a white Ford Bantam … [Read more...] about RIP Ryno Plaatjies
Expansion project to address DNA backlogs
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday commended the South African Police Service (SAPS) for their hard work and commitment to addressing backlogs in the analysis of DNA retrieved from crime scenes. This, after the President Ramaphosa officially opened the DNA expansion project at the Forensic Science Laboratory at the Eben Donges Building in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. With the modern and enhanced capacity in the Eastern Cape Forensic Science Laboratory, police can expect faster turnaround … [Read more...] about Expansion project to address DNA backlogs
NMB Crime Crackdown
Nelson Mandela Bay District SAPS Commissioner, Major General Vuyisile Ncata, has commended the men and women in blue following significant arrests and confiscations that were recently made. In a statement, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape said the relentless crackdown on criminals sends a strong message that illegal activities will not be tolerated. This as SAPS Humewood arrested a 20-year-old suspect allegedly involved in a business robbery at 12:06 in Govan … [Read more...] about NMB Crime Crackdown
Police officers urged to remain cautious
Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene, has called on police officials to continue to be cautious on and off duty to curb the attacks and killings directed at them during the life-threatening situations they constantly face. The appeal was made following an attack on police officials while on duty on Friday evening in Zwide, as well as the fatal killing of an off-duty Sergeant in Tsolo on Saturday. In the first incident, it is alleged that at around 22:10 on Friday, two … [Read more...] about Police officers urged to remain cautious
Breakthrough In Chatty Triple Murder
GQEBERHA - The diligence of the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation (Gang Investigation) in tracking the suspects involved in the brutal murders of Christopher Mentoor (28), Darren Aphew (29) and Winston Clarke (30) on Tuesday 8 August 2023, in Booysens Park paid off when three suspects were arrested. It is alleged on Friday 11 August 2023 the investigation team conducted several suspect raiding operations within the areas of Extention 21, Bethelsdorp, where they arrested three suspects … [Read more...] about Breakthrough In Chatty Triple Murder
