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GQEBERHA – A 25-year-old gang affiliate appeared in the Gqeberha magistrate court this morning on multiple charges after being arrested by Flying Squad members on Sunday afternoon, 30 May 2021. It is alleged that at about 15:45, Flying Squad members responded to information received about suspicious activity of a gang member driving in a maroon Datsun Go with no registration plates. The vehicle was spotted in Military Road in North End and when the suspect noticed the police vehicle, he jumped … [Read more...] about Gang member detained

GQEBERHA – Detectives at SAPS Bethelsdorp are urgently seeking the community’s assistance in tracing the next of kin and identifying the body of a female, found murdered this morning, in Booysens Park.It is alleged that at about 06:50, the body of an unknown female was found by a passer-by in Nooigedaght Street in Booysens Park. The woman sustained two stab wounds (in the neck and cheek). The motive and circumstances surrounding the murder is unknown at this stage. No arrest has been made. … [Read more...] about Police seek identity of murdered Gqeberha woman

GQEBERHA – A foetus of a baby was found this morning at a dumpsite in Missionvale. It is alleged that at about 09:00 garbage pickers at the Missionvale Road dumpsite found the foetus wrapped in a blanket. A case of concealment of birth will be investigated by SAPS Algoa Park detectives. Anyone who can assist in tracing the mother or may have information that can assist police in their investigation, is asked to contact Detective Warrant Officer Errol Kleinhans on 082 302 6419 or SAPS Algoa Park … [Read more...] about Foetus found at Missionvale dumpsite

EASTERN CAPE – Basil Van Heerden (61) and his wife Brenda van Heerden (62) appeared in East London Magistrate court on several alleged charges of dealing in drugs on Monday 24 May 2021. The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team in East London, in conjunction with Mdantsane Crime Intelligence (CI) executed an operation in response to information received regarding suspects alleged to be selling dagga to members of the community from their residence, situated in Chislehurst Cambridge … [Read more...] about Couple in 60’s Appear in Court on Charges of Drug Dealing

EASTERN CAPE – Police arrested a 37-year-old wanted female suspect, connected to the three suspects that were arrested during the pre-dawn operation takedown that was conducted by the Eastern Cape Anti-Corruption Team on Thursday, 13 May 2021. Vuyokazi Nontsebenzo Mxaba was apprehended on Wednesday, 19 May 2021 and appeared in Somerset West Court in the Western Cape. The suspect will appear again on Tuesday, 25 May 2021 in Lusikisiki Magistrates court facing charges of corruption, extortion, … [Read more...] about Police arrest a female wanted suspect for dealing in dagga

EASTERN CAPE – Thumeka Qongqo (44) and a juristic person (her company) Ogiyonke Construction were convicted for theft and money laundering by Mthatha High Court on Thursday, 20 May 2021.The probe carried out by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team revealed that Thumeka and her company received two successive undue payments which amounted to R4,5 million into the business and personal accounts. These undue payments were facilitated by the her convicted sister, Nyameka Qongqo (43) who … [Read more...] about Company owner convicted for R4.5 million theft

ALWIAL NORTH – A case of murder and four cases of attempted murder are currently under investigation following a fatal stabbing incident that occurred on Saturday, 08 May 2021 at Grey Street next to the taxi rank in Aliwal North (Maletswai). It is alleged that on the mentioned date, the suspect (28) attacked and killed a 55-year-old male while at the same time severely stabbing four other people aged between 21 and 38. The motive for the attack is not yet known. Police arrested the suspect on … [Read more...] about Murder and attempted murder suspect arrested

The case backlog experienced at the South African Police Service (SAPS) Forensic Science Laboratories has begun to clear, Police Minister Bheki Cele has told Parliament.He was addressing Members of Parliament during a debate on Tuesday. Over the past two years, the effective provision of service ground to almost a halt, due to budget constraints and ineffective and weak contract management. Challenges in the service began with funding suspension of the criminal justice system by the National … [Read more...] about Cele says SAPS DNA Backlog Clearing

By Daneel KnoetzePicture design by Alex Noble, with photos by Alaister Russell for The Citizen and Ashraf Hendricks for GroundUp 11 May 2021: Every year, police in South Africa kill hundreds of people and are accused of brutalising thousands more. A new investigation by Viewfinder has revealed that the killings and brutality are enabled by police management’s reluctance to discipline officers accused of wrongdoing in these cases. This is true even when watchdog investigations conclude that these … [Read more...] about How SAPS protects the killers within its ranks

ALIWAL NORTH – The Joe Gqabi acting District Commissioner, Brigadier Rudolph Adolph and his management lauded the efforts of the investigating officer and the prosecution team who all contributed to the hefty sentencing handed down to a 29-year-old child rapist at the Grahamstown High Court on 30 April 2021.It is alleged that on Saturday the 18 July 2017 at about 15:00 the accused, Bokang Tamane from Lady Grey allegedly approached three children playing and pretended to seek help to carry his … [Read more...] about SAPS investigator lauded for child rapist’s lengthy sentence

DESPATCH – SAPS Despatch detectives are urgently trying to locate the next-of-kin of an unidentified man who was found murdered next to the gravel road in Jagvlakte, Despatch on Saturday, 24 April 2021.It is alleged that at about 11:15, the body was found by a community member. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his face. The unknown deceased was clothed in a blue jacket, grey tracksuit trousers and white tekkies. Police are appealing to anyone who can assist in identifying the … [Read more...] about Despatch Police seek murder victim’s next of kin

EASTERN CAPE – SAPS Kabega detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a 74-year-old woman who is missing since 25 December 2020. It is alleged that on Sunday, 04 October 2020, Martha Du Toit, from Lategan Street, Rowallan Park was last seen by her sister. According to her sister she last spoke to Mrs Du Toit on 25 December 2020 on the telephone and was informed that she (Mrs du Toit) left Gqeberha and relocated in Adelaide with a Mr Abraham De Beer. When her sister attempted to … [Read more...] about Have you seen Martha Du Toit?

GQEBERHA – An alleged business robbery suspect was fatally wounded after their getaway vehicle was involved in a serious collision at the corners of Kempston and Neil Boss Roads in Sidwell today, 30/04.It is alleged that at about 10:50, five suspects entered a retail shop at the corners of Kempston and Standford Roads and held the staff at gunpoint. They demanded cash and an unknown amount of cash, a cellphone and stock to the estimated value of R5000 was taken. During the robbery, a female … [Read more...] about Alleged business robbery suspects involved in fatal accident

GQEBERHA – Swartkops police are looking for the family or relatives of Mr Sibulele Davashe, 36 years old, who passed away on the N2 close to Bluewater Bay after crossing the freeway and hit by a passing motorist on 11 April 2021 at about 06:30. Sibulele’s last known address was 180 Qaqawuli Street, New Brighton. Detectives have attempted to find his closest relatives, but to no avail. Any person that can assist police in this matter can contact the Swartkops Detectives, Sergeant Martin Assia at … [Read more...] about Are you related to Sibulele Davashe?

GQEBERHA – Justice was eventually served nearly six years after the killing of a 78 year old Gqeberha grandmother at her home in Needham Street in Kunene Park on 20 August 2015.During the morning on the mentioned date, the domestic worker (37) was overpowered by three men, one of which she recognised, taken inside the house and her hands bound. Denise Webber, who lives in the granny flat on the premises was strangled to death. Both, the main house and the flat were ransacked and household items … [Read more...] about Jail for Granny Killers