Crime Report

  Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS)   GAUTENG - Six Alleged traffickers were arrested last week in Benoni and Sunnyside respectively whilst five women were rescued from two alleged brothels and were taken to a place of safety. The case against the two suspects arrest in Benoni was postponed to the 10 January 2021 for a formal bail application, when the duo appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court today following … [Read more...] about Update: Suspects appeared in court for human trafficking – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 16:04:07

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo LEBOWAKGOMO: The community members of Lebowakgomo policing precinct are urged to assist in locating a 27-year-old woman, Julia Mokgaetjie Ledwaba who went missing on Saturday 01 January 2022. She resides at Ga-Ledwaba village and was allegedly last seen by her brother, France Ledwaba before leaving from Motantanyane village after visiting him. She informed him that she is going back … [Read more...] about Assist the police to reunite the missing woman with family – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 18:00:27

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape SAPS Humewood is seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a missing woman, Sylvia Wittal (45) who was reported missing by her ex-husband on 02 January 2022. According to him, he allegedly last spoke to her on the phone on Thursday 30 December 2021 to make arrangements for their two children. On 02 January 2022, he opened a missing person report at Humewood SAPS after he … [Read more...] about Missing 45-year-old female from Gqeberha – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 18:15:27

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Eastern Cape On 02 January 2022 at about 13:00 the family of Nontsuku Annie Solomon, 86-year-old, found her body in the bedroom doorway at her home in Mkwayi Street, Greenfields. She was stabbed several times in her head and neck. The motive for the murder is not known yet, but robbery have not been ruled out. A murder case have been opened as is investigated by Bethelsdorp … [Read more...] about Body of murdered elderly female found in Gqeberha – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 18:30:27

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng GAUTENG - All communities serviced by Florida police station are advised that the police station has been temporarily closed for decontamination after a positive test for Covid-19. The Community Service Centre will be operating from station's boardroom which is situated inside the premises at the back side. The telephone lines at client service centre … [Read more...] about Florida police station temporarily closed due to COVID 19 related incident – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 14:49:57

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape GQEBERHA – The South African Police Service in Swartkops are urgently seeking the family of a Mr M. Mabalwana regarding an ongoing investigation. Anyone who might be able to assist with information that can lead police to his family, is requested to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Martin Assia on 082 442 1684, the nearest police station or Crime … [Read more...] about Family sought by Swartkops detectives – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 12:25:09

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West POTCHEFSTROOM - Police in Stilfontein are investigating a murder case after a 13-day-old baby boy's lifeless body was found along the N12 road near Stilfontein outside Klerksdorp. According to reports, police were called on Saturday, 1 January 2022, by a motorist who informed them about an infant he saw along the N12 road.  The infant whose hands and legs were … [Read more...] about Baby’s body found on N12, police investigate murder – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-03 09:58:00

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Western Cape During routine crime prevention patrols in the Parklands area early Friday morning, 31 December 2021, a police officer noticed the owner of a local laundromat carrying a bag, and acting very nervous, when he noticed the police vehicle.  The officer decided to investigate a bit further, and drove towards the known man.  When asked what was inside the bag, the man handed it over to the … [Read more...] about Man arrested with 1000 mandrax tablets and for bribing a police officer – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 06:10:10

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Northern Cape Members of the John Taolo Gaetsewe Highway patrol unit arrested a 31-year-old male for being in possession of an unlicensed firearm and dealing in dagga. It is reported that on Saturday, 01 January 2022 at about 07:30 the JTG Highway Patrol members received a tip off from the community about an unknown male walking with a firearm along the road to the Manyeding village outside … [Read more...] about Suspect to arrested possession of unlicensed firearm and dealing in dagga – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 06:25:10

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Western Cape The vigilance of the K9 Unit members attached to the Provincial Extortion Task Team led to the recovery of a hijacked delivery truck.  On Friday, 31 December 2021 at about 17:35 the members followed up information received on the whereabouts of a hijacked motor vehicle in the Philippi East area moments earlier.  The information led them to the Marikana Informal … [Read more...] about Hijacked delivery truck recovered by members of K9 Unit attached to Provincial Extortion Task Team – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 06:55:10

South African Police ServiceOffice of the Provincial Commissioner of Western Cape The vigilance of members deployed during Safer Festive Season operations led to the arrest of four suspects, two charged for robberies, in connection with incidents perpetrated over the past weekend. They are expected to appear in the George Magistrates’ court on Monday, 03 January 2021 on various charges. On Friday, 31 December 2021 at about 04:00 members attached to the … [Read more...] about Robbery suspects to appear in George court – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 17:06:04

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS) GAUTENG – A multi-disciplinary operation yielded great results when three human trafficking victims aged 18, 29 and 33 were rescued from an alleged brothel operating under the guise of a guesthouse in Benoni on Thursday, 30 December 2021. The victim who was visiting relatives in Vanderbijlpark was allegedly lured to Benoni by someone she reportedly met on the dating sites and kept contact through social … [Read more...] about Duo arrested for alleged human trafficking and three victims rescued – SAPS Crime Report: 2022-01-02 08:37:18

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)   PRETORIA – A concerted effort by the Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB), US’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Crime Intelligence resulted in four suspects being arrested in Gauteng and North West provinces this morning. The meticulously planned sting operation that was aimed at disrupting the lethal global narcotics trade took place in the Modderfontein and … [Read more...] about Hawks and US’s Drug Enforcement Administration nets four narcotic dealers – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-30 12:46:02

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Gauteng GAUTENG - Lindelani Shareen Mavhunga (15) and Lisakhanya Lupuwana (14) were last seen around 15:00 on Tuesday, 28 December 2021 leaving their home in Glenridge, Protea Glen ext 16. Their father immediately reported them missing after they have not returned home. Lindelani was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, black trouser and black push-in shoes. Lisakhanya wore … [Read more...] about Soweto West FCS is investigating a missing persons case and appealing to the public for assistance – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-30 13:01:02

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal DURBAN - All communities serviced by the WESTVILLE Police station are advised that this police station has been temporarily closed due to a member who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus today 30 December 2021. The Community Service Centre will now operate from the DFO office which is within the police station premises for the convenience of the … [Read more...] about Coronavirus case at Westville police station – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-30 13:16:02