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GAUTENG – A 36-year-old suspect was arrested after he went to the house of his ex-wife, pointed her with a firearm and ordered her to get into the vehicle. She managed to run away not realizing that their child is outside. The man then took the child with and discharged his firearm before he drove to Bophelong.Members responded to the complaint and began a search at Bophelong. As they drove around Bophelong, they spotted a white polo which matched the description of the suspect’s vehicle. They … [Read more...] about 36-year-old man for possession of unlicensed firearm and pointing with firearm

EASTERN CAPE – On 19 July 2021 just after 06:15, a 34-year-old female was hit by a train while she wanted to cross the railway line at Despatch station. The woman is believed to be working at a crèche close by and while she was attempting to cross the railway lines, an incoming train from Gqeberha bumped her. She passed away on the scene. Her name cannot be released until her next of kin have been informed. An inquest case was opened at Despatch SAPS. Go On - Share the Gqeberha Love! … [Read more...] about Woman (34) dies in train accident

EASTERN CAPE – The South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) of East London Serious Organised Crime Investigation team of the Hawks in a joint operation with East London Crime Intelligence Gathering (CIG) and Technical Support Unit arrested two suspects aged 38 and 34 for allegations of dealing in drugs on 11 July 2021. The duo is expected to make its first court appearance in East London Magistrates’ Court on 13 July 2021.The team acted on information that was received regarding a … [Read more...] about Duo appears in court for allegations of dealing in Tik

Something else from MyGqeberhaThe Senova X25 is a subcompact SUV produced by Beijing Auto (BAIC). It was launched at the 2015 Chengdu motor show. As the entry model in the Senova SUV lineup, the X25 has a wheelbase of 2519mm, and is 4110mm long, 1750mm wide, and 1545mm high. Two engine options will be provided, a petrol 1.3L and 1.5L. Prices are to range between 55,000 and 75,000 Yuan. Between R120 000.00 and R163 000.00 as at today’s Forex rate. Seen at the sod turning for Chinese vehicle … [Read more...] about 22 Year-Old Male Sought by Kwadesi Police

Stutterheim police were conducting crime prevention duties doing patrols, stop and searches in the CBD when they arrested two suspects both 19-years-old. While Police were patrolling at Tulip Street, Amatolaville they spotted two suspicious males and on seeing the police vehicle they ran away. Police chased them and were later caught. Upon searching them they recovered 71 Boss Tablets, two halfs Boss Tablets and three sachets containing Tik and an undisclosed amount of cash. Both suspects were … [Read more...] about 19 Year-Old Suspects Arrested for Drug Dealing

Government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme reached a milestone on Monday, with government rolling out the inoculation of the security sector.Police Minister Bheki Cele and National Police General Khehla Sitole were the first to receive their jabs at the launch of the programme at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto, on Monday. The sector is the latest to join government’s phased vaccination programme that started early this year. Healthcare workers were the first in March in the Johnson & Johnson … [Read more...] about SAPS Jabs Begin

The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) efforts to repatriate corrupt-Gupta family members received a major shot in the arm after Interpol issued red notices against two implicated brothers, their wives and other associates.The brothers – Atul and Rajesh Gupta– and their respective wives, Chetali and Arti are among those accused of fleecing the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of R25 million for a supposed feasibility study. They are accused alongside Ankit Jain, … [Read more...] about The Noose Tightens Around Guptas

Gqeberha: On Saturday 26 June 2021 at about 21:20, the 21-year-old Anele Ncate was busy dancing on the dance floor in Stadium Tavern in Zuma Street, Soweto-on-Sea, when two unknown gunmen entered the tavern and opened fire on him with fire arms. They were masked wearing balaclavas and after shooting him several times, they fled the scene again in an unknown black vehicle.Nothing was taken during the attack, and police suspect a possible targeted murder. Any person that can assist police in the … [Read more...] about 21-Year-old male murdered in suspected targeted killing in Gqeberha

HUMANSDORP – Eastern Cape Police arrested two male suspects including a police officer for allegedly dealing in dagga and confiscated three bags of compressed dagga valued over R570 000.00 on Monday morning 28 June 2021 outside Jansenville. The arrest was made after police acted on information about a vehicle en route to Jansenville transporting illicit drugs.According to the information, police were alerted to a metallic bronze Toyota Fortuner that was travelling to Jansenville allegedly … [Read more...] about Policeman among two suspects nabbed while transporting dagga

Gqeberha: On Sunday 27 June 2021 at about 23:45, a shack burnt out in Lunga Ledwaba Street, NU30, Motherwell. When the Fire Department put out the fire, the body of 29-year-old Siyabulela Ntanjana was discovered inside the shack. The victim stays alone in the shack and the cause of the fire is still unknown.An inquest case was opened for investigation at Motherwell SAPS. Any person with information that could assist police in the investigation, can contact the Motherwell Detectives at 041 407 … [Read more...] about 29-Year-old male dies in Gqeberha shack fire

EAST LONDON – Police are searching for a murder suspect who is believed to be involved in the killing of a 34-year-old farmer from the Waterfall farm on Saturday night, 26 June 2021 near Thornvlei road of the N6 Beacon Bay in East London.According to the reports, the 34-year-old farmer was doing patrols on the Thornvlei road when he noticed a suspicious vehicle. He immediately called the neighbouring farmers for reinforcement. On arrival, the farmers found the 34-year-old seriously injured with … [Read more...] about Manhunt launched for suspect after farm murder

Police officers are next in line to get vaccinated after the inoculation of teachers.This is according to the Health Department’s Dr Nicholas Crisp, who said this second major vaccination programme is now at an advanced stage of planning. “It will be rolled out immediately upon the completion of the teacher [vaccination],” he said on Friday. Crisp, who is a Deputy Director-General (DDG) in the department, managing the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, said they have identified 145 000 officials … [Read more...] about Police officers to get vaccinated after teachers

GQEBERHA – SAPS Humewood opened an inquest when the body of a 21-year-old female was found, in an apartment that burned in Marine Drive, Summerstrand on Sunday 13/06. It is alleged that on abovementioned date at approximately 00:05 SAPS Humewood and other external role players responded to a complaint of an apartment that was burning. After the fire was extinguished the body of a 21 year old female was found. It is alleged that the deceased was sleeping in the apartment while her friends went … [Read more...] about Inquest for 21 Year-Old Female Burnt in Humewood Fire

The Gqeberha K9 unit arrested two suspects following the murder of an 87-year-old man, on Saturday evening 12/06, in Walmer, Gqeberha.It is alleged that the daughters of the deceased Richard Adams (87) visited his home at approximately 18:30 in the evening. On arrival at the residence, they knocked on the door with no one answering. They became suspicious when they saw a movement in the house. They immediately contacted the 10111 centre and Gqeberha K9 unit were the first responders. SAPS … [Read more...] about Two Walmer murder suspects arrested

GQEBERHA – Due to a power outage in the Despatch area last night, the police station’s telephone lines are down. The community is urged to be patient and tolerant of this temporary outage which is beyond our control. In cases of emergency the number 082 301 7958 may be utilised alternatively 10111 centre may be contacted for response services. Personnel are at the police station however contact via landlines would not be possible. The SAPS thanks the community for their understanding and hope … [Read more...] about SAPS Despatch telephone lines down