GQEBERHA – Vodacom Eastern Cape is taking significant steps to address the escalating issue of vandalism and battery theft at vulgar station sites in the region. On average, 120 sites on average per month experience vandalism, while approximately 62 lithium batteries are stolen each month, with Kei County being one of the worst areas affected. “We maintain seen a rise in vandalism and battery theft in the Eastern Cape region by criminal syndicates, which disrupts network services and causes … [Read more...] about Vodacom Eastern Cape region ramps up fight against vulgar station battery theft and vandalism
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Off Duty NIU Members Make Arrest Whilst Training
GQEBERHA - In a remarkable display of vigilance and professionalism, off duty SAPS National Intervention Unit (NIU) members intervened swiftly when they heard the sound of gunshots while training at St George’s beach early yesterday evening, 25 July 2023. It is alleged that on Tuesday 25 July 2023, at approximately 17:10, the four officers on hearing the shots ran towards the parking area where they saw an unknown man being robbed by two suspects. The members intervened and with the … [Read more...] about Off Duty NIU Members Make Arrest Whilst Training
Kwazakele Police Arrest Armed Alleged Hijacking Suspect
GQEBERHA - Immediate activation of information led to the arrest of an alleged hijacking suspect, the recovery of a hijacked vehicle as well as the confiscation of a prohibited firearm in Kwazakele on Tuesday, 25 July 2025. It is alleged that at approximately 12:35 on abovementioned date, SAPS Kwazakele task team members followed up on information of a hijacked red Toyota Tazz travelling on the M17 towards Daku Road. The members entered the M17 from Boxongo Street and identified the vehicle … [Read more...] about Kwazakele Police Arrest Armed Alleged Hijacking Suspect
Police Seek Communities’ Assistance To Identify Burnt Body
GQEBERHA - SAPS Humewood detectives are seeking the community's assistance with any information relating to the disappearance and possible death of a Gqeberha woman whose body was found in bushes on Tuesday, 25 July 2023. It is alleged that on Sunday, 23 July 2023, Ayanda Dupa-Emenaha, aged 35-year-old left her work at 17:30 and dropped off a co-worker in Rink Street. She indicated to her friend that she was going to Westborne Road before going home however she never arrived home. Her … [Read more...] about Police Seek Communities’ Assistance To Identify Burnt Body
Motherwell: Condolences for fatally shot court orderly
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD) has extended its condolences to the family of a police officer, who was fatally shot while serving as a court orderly at the Motherwell Magistrate’s Court in Gqeberha on Wednesday.A suspect allegedly entered the court, disarmed the officer and shot him but was arrested following a shoot-out with the police. “The department… regrettably confirms a shooting incident, which resulted in one person passing away at the Motherwell … [Read more...] about Motherwell: Condolences for fatally shot court orderly
Kwazakhele Birthday Killings Suspects Arested
Eastern Cape Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Lillian Mene, has commended the arrest of four dangerous suspects in connection with the mass shooting at a birthday party in KwaZakhele, Gqeberha.The suspects were arrested on Monday in Peelton location in King Williams Town. They were arrested by the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit, in conjunction with the Provincial Tracking Team. The arrests come after the lead investigator received information on the whereabouts … [Read more...] about Kwazakhele Birthday Killings Suspects Arested
#NationalShutdown – EC 2nd Last
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) says at least 550 people have been arrested for various crimes ranging from public violence to intimidation during the National Shutdown on Monday.In a statement on Monday evening, NATJOINTS said that in those arrested, Gauteng recorded the highest number of arrests with 149. “The NATJOINTS has at 22:00 on, 20 March 2023, arrested more than 550 protestors for amongst others public violence, intimidation, damage to critical … [Read more...] about #NationalShutdown – EC 2nd Last
Kwazakele mass murders suspect taken in to custody
The South African Police Service in the Eastern Cape has made a breakthrough in arresting a suspect believed to be involved in the mass shooting that claimed 8 lives on 29 January 2023 at Kwazakele in Gqeberha.On the day of the incident, 11 people fell victims of a cold blooded shooting at Maqanda Street in Kwazakele. The incident left eight people dead with other three seriously injured. Following the incident, Police Minister, General Bheki Cele and the National Police Commissioner, General … [Read more...] about Kwazakele mass murders suspect taken in to custody
Please Tell Me that my Assumptions are Wrong Minister Cele!
Nelson Mandela Bay has been under siege lately with accelerated gang violence in the Northern Areas leaving 7 (or more?) dead.That violence has now spread over to Kwazakhele where 8 people were killed at a house party in Gqeberha. Admittedly 8 is more than 7 and one wonders if there is a conversation going on in the Minister’s Office: AIDE: “Minister, gang violence is escalating in Gqeberha’s Northern Areas with 7 people dead so far!” CELE: “Gqeberha’s Northern Areas is where most of the non-ANC … [Read more...] about Please Tell Me that my Assumptions are Wrong Minister Cele!
Gqeberha 10111 Centre Temporarily Closed
Please note that the 10111 centre in the Nelson Mandela metro is temporarily closed due to technical fault with a computer at one of the workstations.It is alleged that at about 17:45 on Thursday 27 Ocrober, personnel in the centre noticed smoke emitting from the computer and immediately doused it with a fire extinguisher. No fire was started however the fire department was summoned as a precaution. The computers are interlinked therefore the centre has been closed as a precautionary safety … [Read more...] about Gqeberha 10111 Centre Temporarily Closed
Kariega police pounce on multi-murder suspects
Eastern Cape SAPS Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene, has welcomed the arrest of five suspects connected to the murder of nine people and the injury of another in three separate shooting incidents in KwaNobuhle, Kariega, on Thursday.In a statement, Mene applauded the multi-disciplinary team for the swift tracing of the suspects. Eastern Cape South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson, Col Priscilla Naidu, said: “In the first incident, it is alleged that at about 11:45 [on … [Read more...] about Kariega police pounce on multi-murder suspects
Manhunt launched after councillor, son murder
The SAPS in the Eastern Cape have launched a manhunt for two suspects after an iNgquza Local Municipality councillor and his son were fatally shot and killed at their home on Friday evening.In the wake of the attack, Eastern Cape Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene, ordered the activation of a 72-hour mobilisation plan to trace and find at least two suspects after the two were fatally shot at their homestead in Slovo Park, in Lusikisiki. Provincial spokesperson, Brigadier … [Read more...] about Manhunt launched after councillor, son murder
Victims of Crime report
Statistics have shown that about 1.4 million incidents of housebreaking, affecting 983 000 households ,have occurred in South Africa during the 2021/22 financial year.This is according to the Governance, Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS) 2021/22 Victims of Crime Report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday. The survey was conducted in about 30 000 households across the nine provinces. The agency said the 1.4 million incidents translate to at least 5.4% of households in … [Read more...] about Victims of Crime report
Probe into Eastern Cape tavern tragedy
The management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) has ordered a high-level investigation into the tragic deaths of 21 teenagers at a local tavern in Scenery Park, in East London.This as on Sunday morning at about 4am, police from the Scenery Park Police Station received a report of the lifeless bodies of the teenagers at a local tavern in the area. SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe said: “Upon arrival police found seventeen bodies inside the building. It was later established two more … [Read more...] about Probe into Eastern Cape tavern tragedy
Bethelsdorp Woman Arrested for Possession of Copper Ccables
A 43-year-old woman from Bethelsdorp in Gqeberha has been arrested after she was found in possession of copper cables worth over R600 000.In a statement, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said the copper cables, with a total weight of 2 591kg, were found inside and outside the premises. Some of the cables were identified by Transnet as belonging to them. Eastern Cape SAPS spokesperson, Colonel Priscilla Naidu, said while the estimated scrap metal value of the copper was R168 415, the … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp Woman Arrested for Possession of Copper Ccables
