Crime Report

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape GQEBERHA - On 03 January 2022 at about 21:30 members of the SAPS Anti-Gang Unit arrested a 38-year-old male suspect for the possession of stolen goods. This followed after the members searched a suspicious male sitting in a vehicle in Cuyler Street, Central, and confiscated two (2) stolen cellphones which he had in his possession. On further follow up, the … [Read more...] about 38-year-old suspect arrested with stolen cellphone – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 10:54:58

  Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS)    PRETORIA – Kingsley Nnedike (46), Emeka Ezissi (54) Mehran Mehran (38), and Muhammad Dura (51), were remanded in custody after they were arrested in a sting operation by the Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), US’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Crime Intelligence last week Thursday in Gauteng and North West provinces respectively. The meticulously … [Read more...] about Four narcotics dealers remanded in custody – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 11:09:58

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal   KWAZULU-NATAL - All communities serviced by the Verulam police station are advised that this police station has been temporarily closed due to one of its members, at the Verulam Community Service Centre who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus today. The Community Service Centre will now operate from the container which is outside the police station for the … [Read more...] about Verulam police station closed for decontamination – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 19:33:01

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo   GIYANI - The Police in Giyani are investigating the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl, Sandra Nkuna who went missing on 31 December 2021 while visiting her grandfather at Shivulani village. The teenager is a resident at Mudavula village in the Vhembe District. She allegedly informed her grandfather that she is going back home but she never reached her destination … [Read more...] about Community to assist in locating the missing teenager – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 20:15:16

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   WESTERN CAPE - The missing woman was found just after 18:00 today 04 January 2022. Police are currently in the process of reuniting the woman with her family. De Rust SAPS management thanked everyone who was involved in securing her safe return. Click here for the initial statement. Join Your Neighbourhood … [Read more...] about Update: De Rust police seeks assistance with search for missing 26-year-old woman – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 20:30:16

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   WESTERN CAPE - Swift response by police to information about a stolen vehicle led to the recovery of a Toyota Avanza at Lawaaikamp, George on Monday, 03 January 2022 at about 19:30. Last night, Eden Cluster Crime Combatting Team (ECCCT) members deployed to patrol crime ridden areas as part of ongoing Safer Festive Season operations operationalized information … [Read more...] about Eden Cluster Crime Combatting Team recovers stolen vehicle in George – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 20:45:16

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo   VHEMBE - The Deputy Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo responsible of Corporate Services, Major General Christine Morakaladi introduced the newly appointed Vhembe District Commissioner, Major General Eddie Van Der Walt and Thohoyandou Station Commander, Brigadier Leshoaneng Isaac Mantjane. The event was held on Tuesday 04 … [Read more...] about The newly appointed Vhembe District Commissioner and SAPS Thohoyandou Station Commander introduced – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 21:00:16

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape   WESTERN CAPE - The De Rust police is seeking the assistance of the public in the search for Shareen Swartz (26), also known as Merim, who was reported as missing on Monday, 03 January 2022 by her partner. Preliminary investigation into her disappearance reveals that the woman was last seen at a residence at Blomnek Street, De Rust on Sunday morning 02 January … [Read more...] about De Rust police seeks assistance with search for missing 26-year-old woman – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 19:48:01

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State FREE STATE - On New Year’s Eve the community of Shuping Informal Settlement in Batho Location just outside Bloemfontein effected an arrest that solved a number of cases opened against a 24-year-old suspect, Sanele Zweni. Sanele appeared in Bloemfontein Magistrate court for the rape of a 14-year-old girl after threatening her with a firearm in his shack dwelling on Monday 3 … [Read more...] about Suspect appears in court after a good citizen arrest by Shuping Informal Settlement residents – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 15:00:27

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN - Innocent Gumede (22) appeared in the KwaMsane Magistrate’s Court for murder and robbery of KwaMsane businessman and was remanded in custody until 07 January 2022 for further investigation. It is alleged that on 13 December 2021 at 00:00, Maqumba Mlambo (46) a well-known businessman in KwaMsane area was at his homestead at the Mfekayi area where he … [Read more...] about Businessman’s killer arrested – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 13:48:29

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - 34-year-old Klaas Kgasi appeared before the Coligny Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 03 January 2022 in connection with the alleged murder of his 10-month-old baby boy. The accused will remain in custody until his next court appearance for a formal bail application on Monday, 10 January 2022. According to information received, Kgasi and his … [Read more...] about Father appears in court for alleged murder of his baby – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 08:45:02

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng GAUTENG - On Monday, 03 January 2022 members of the Gauteng Highway Patrol recovered a hijacked delivery bakkie and furniture in Mamelodi West following swift action from SAPS and Tracker SA. According to a preliminary report, the Gauteng Highway Patrol members responded to a hijacking complaint in Mamelodi West. The hijacked delivery bakkie was transporting … [Read more...] about Gauteng Highway Patrol in collaboration with SAPS Airwing and Tracker SA speedily recover hijacked vehicle loaded with furniture in Mamelodi West – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-04 09:00:02

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo POLOKWANE - The Police in Sekgosese in the Mopani District are looking for a couple who allegedly shot two men at Roerfontein village during an apparent incident of road rage that took place on Saturday 01 January 2022. Police had received a complaint of an alleged shooting that took place at Roerfontein public road next to a hotel and quickly rushed to the … [Read more...] about Manhunt launched for a couple who allegedly shot two neighbours in an apparent road rage – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 13:07:04

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape WESTERN CAPE - Our endeavours to root out the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in our communities yielded positive results when a 30 year old suspect was arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition in Protea Road Marikana, Philippi East yesterday, 02 January 2022. The members of Philippi East police received a complaint about a … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested on firearm and drug related charges – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 13:22:04

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo POLOKWANE - The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has warned violent legal firearm owners of drastic measures following incidents of licensed firearms that are used in serious crimes. The latest incident is the cold blooded murder of Detective Constable Mahlatse Precious Machubeni attached to Mokwakwaila Detective Unit and two other … [Read more...] about Provincial Commissioner warns legal firearm owners of drastic measures following cold blooded murder of policewoman and two other people in apparent domestic violence – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 15:49:07