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KARIEGA – During the past week, the SAPS K9 Unit in Kariega recovered stolen goods to the value of more than R8.5 million in two separate incidents. In both cases hijacked trucks were recovered in the Kariega area.In the first incident, on 26 April 2022 at about 10:00, a truck with a cargo of worth millions of rands transporting catalytic converters was hijacked close to the VW plant in Kariega. At about 11:30, the vehicle was found abandoned (without its load) on the R334. At about 17:00 on the … [Read more...] about Kariega K9 Unit recover stolen goods worth R8.5 million

New National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, has outlined his vision and priorities for the next five years in the position.The Commissioner addressed the media shortly after Police Minister Bheki Cele introduced him to staff. Addressing reporters on Friday, Masemola said he assumed the leadership role during a challenging time where public trust and confidence in the police was low. General Fannie MasemolaHe said: “The immediate demand for my priority attention is on: the need to … [Read more...] about General Fannie Masemola outlines tenure vision, priorities

Police in Mpumalanga have launched a manhunt for a suspect that robbed and assaulted renowned Ndebele artist, Dr Esther Nostokana Mahlangu, in her home on Saturday evening.Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela, on Monday strongly condemned the 87-year-old. During the attack, Mahlangu was robbed of her personal firearm as well as an undisclosed amount of cash. “Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspect following this house robbery incident … [Read more...] about Shocking

Dear EditorThe DA can reveal that nearly 30% of stolen firearms from the South African Police Service (SAPS) over the past 10 financial years have not been recovered. This came to light in a Parliamentary Question posed to the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele. Of the 7 331 firearms stolen only 5 170 were recovered. Even more shocking is the fact that of the 10 808 555 rounds of ammunition that were stolen in the past decade 75% were not recovered – only 2 672 578 rounds were recovered. The … [Read more...] about 30% of stolen SAPS firearms not recovered 

GQEBERHA – An alleged hijacking suspect was arrested at about 00:15 this morning, 6 March 2022 by patrolling Metro police members when they noticed a suspicious maroon Datsun Go in Maku Street in NU 2 in Motherwell.It is alleged that on Saturday, 5n March 2022 at about 23:45, the owner of a maroon Datsun Go was seated in his vehicle at garage in Maku Street where he stopped to buy airtime when an unknown male tried to grab his cellphone as he was loading the airtime. Immediately two other men … [Read more...] about Metro police arrest hijacking suspects

Investigation into the search for missing Gqeberha woman, Sylvia Wittal (45) is intensifying as the case has been assigned to a seasoned detective officer to find her.D/Const Ridwaan Baatjies of SAPS Humewood detectives, has taken over the investigation and will be probing every possibility that led to her disappearance. Although, a missing person’s report is currently being investigated, police have not ruled out suicide or foul play. Sylvia Wittal It is alleged that the last contact with Ms … [Read more...] about Sylvia Wittal Search Intensifies

While the South African Police Service (SAPS) has made significant inroads in promoting women to managerial roles, Police Minister Bheki Cele says greater female empowerment in the organisation is “not a negotiable and must be realised”.The Minister made these remarks while officiating the annual 2022 National Police Day on Thursday. This year’s event was themed “Celebrating the Role of Women in Policing”, recognising policewomen continue to make their mark in policing environments. Cele began … [Read more...] about Empowerment of women in SAPS is non-negotiable

Limpopo Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has welcomed the arrest of suspects implicated in the murder/revenge killing at the weekend at Rebone RDP Section, near Steilop in the Gilead policing area.In a statement, provincial spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, said police in Gilead were alerted to a mob justice incident at the said area and on their arrival at the scene, they found a middle aged woman lying in a yard, having been severely assaulted. “Police were … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested for revenge killing

The fraud and corruption trial against former Bosasa Group Chief Operations Officer, Angelo Agrizzi, and his co-accused has been postponed to March this year.This after the Pretoria Specialised Crimes Court ordered that the matter be transferred to the High Court. The matter relates to alleged fraud and corruption committed during the awarding of four Department of Correctional Services (DCS) tenders amounting to at least R1.8 billion. Agrizzi’s co-accused in the matter are former Correctional … [Read more...] about R1.8 Billion tender corruption trial set for March

A man has been arrested in Soweto for allegedly stealing a railway track.He was arrested on Thursday by various law enforcement agencies who conducted search and seizure operations as part of the Okae Molao Operations. The operation forms part of the Integrated Security Plan that was launched by Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula last year. The intelligence-driven plan is aimed at combatting rail and community crimes and to ensure that criminals are brought to book. The joint operation includes … [Read more...] about Man held for stolen rail track

A 54-year-old suspect is scheduled to make his first court appearance on a charge of theft in the Knysna Magistrates Court today.Knysna detectives, assisted by the Tsitsikamma K9 Unit, closed in on a residence in Wilderness near George on Thursday. Police arrested a 54-year-old wanted man, who had been on the run since 2012 in connection with the theft of Krugerrands to the estimated value of R7.8million. The arrest came after members of the police force followed up on a lead. A warrant of … [Read more...] about Knysna man nabbed for stealing Krugerrands worth R7.8m

The Police Ministry has commended the zero-tolerance to criminality and illegality adopted by the Western Cape during the festive season.The ministry said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape had adopted a “no-nonsense approach” to criminality and illegal activity, as the province welcomed thousands of visitors for the festive season. In the latest instalment of the Safer Festive Season Inspection Tour hosted in Cape Town on Monday, Police Minister General Bheki Cele and … [Read more...] about Western Cape commended for crime fighting efforts