Crime Report

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   The Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Lillian Mene has sent deepest and heartfelt condolences to bereaved families of two police officers who died in separate circumstances during the week. This follows after the Provincial SAPS management received shocking news of the death of a former member of the SAPS, the 60 year old Colonel … [Read more...] about Lieutenant General Mene sends condolences to bereaved families – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-24 18:27:44

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)   PRETORIA - Two males have appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court today for allegedly running an extortion racket linked to prostitution. Kabelo Ramashile (30) and Moloko William Kgobe (53) were arrested on Wednesday afternoon in the vicinity of the Savannah Mall, in Polokwane by the Hawks' Serious Corruption Investigation team after they allegedly extorted money from a victim who reportedly … [Read more...] about Pair remanded in custody for extortion in alleged prostitution racket – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-24 18:42:44

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State Three males aged between 35 and 31 were arrested in Zamdela for stock theft. It is alleged that on Wednesday, 23 December 2021 at about, the police received information about a truck driving towards Vanderbijlpark transporting cattle stolen in Phuthaditjhaba. The members followed up on the information and a truck matching the description was spotted on the R57 … [Read more...] about Three suspects arrested for stock theft – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-24 19:54:21

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Limpopo The Police in Thohoyandou have launched a search operation for two missing men, who allegedly disappeared during separate incidents. A 27-year-old man, Sipho Njabulo Magubane from Gondeni village was last seen on Wednesday, 15 December 2021 in the afternoon. He did not notify anyone where he was going and has since disappeared.   Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about Police launch search operation for two missing men – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-24 21:36:10

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape Detectives of the Taxi Violent Unit are seeking the assistance of the public to locate a person depicted in the photograph who they believe can help them in the investigation of two murder cases which were perpetrated on 20 November 2021 and 14 December 2021 in Zwelihle in Hermanus. Anyone who ca assist with information is kindly requested to contact the investigating … [Read more...] about Person of interest sought to help with investigation – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-24 20:24:21

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner North West All communities being served by the Huhudi police station are advised that the police station's Community Service Centre (CSC) is currently closed due to a positive Covid-19 case. The CSC will now be operating from administration offices next to the police station. The station can be reached on the following numbers: 053 928 4075 The CSC is … [Read more...] about Huhudi police station temporarily closed for decontamination due to Covid-19 positive case – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-24 19:12:44

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)   WESTERN CAPE – The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team based in Cape Town arrested two suspects for human trafficking. The suspects aged 23 and 34 are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrates Court today, 24 December 2021. It is alleged that a 22-year-old woman from Tembisa met a guy on social media and started a relationship. Last month, she met with a supposed boyfriend who … [Read more...] about Two suspects to appear in court for human trafficking – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-24 17:58:57

Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (HAWKS)   GAUTENG - A 46-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Kempton Park Court on Tuesday 28 December 2021 for contravention of the National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 (NEMBA). This follows information received from the cargo section at the Oliver Regional Tambo (OR Tambo) International Airport on Thursday 23 December 2021 about a parcel destined for Shandong … [Read more...] about Rhino horn consignment enroute to China found at OR Tambo airport – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-24 09:26:56

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   GQEBERHA - SAPS Kwazakele is temporarily closed due to a member having tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. The satellite station at Zwide will be utilised until decontamination has been done. The contact number is 041 459 0213 or the relief commander’s number is 071 609 4078. SAPS management apologises for any inconvenience that may arise from … [Read more...] about Temporary closure of SAPS Kwazakele – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-24 08:15:14

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State   The hunt on outstanding wanted suspects who allegedly committed series of robberies in Meqheleng continued and police successfully arrested four suspects found hiding under the bed and seized suspected stolen properties and dangerous weapons. On Wednesday, 22 December 2021 Welkom Public Order Police Reaction Team were on duty at Meqheleng near Ficksburg … [Read more...] about Wanted suspects arrested for series of robberies – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-23 14:34:32

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State   Mduduzi Samuel Mbatha (30) appeared before the Villiers Magistrate court on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 for murder. It is alleged that on Sunday, 19 December 2021 at about 06:00 the police were stopped by members of the community showing them a lady by the name of Nkusa Letta Mofokeng lying in the street. The police attended to the complaint and … [Read more...] about Suspect appears in court for girlfriend’s murder – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-23 14:49:32

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State   BLOEMFONTEIN - Parys Detectives seek assistance in finding JC Pretorius (14) from Parys. It is alleged by his father that JC left home on Monday, 13 December 2021 to go fishing at Mimosa, Parys and he never returned home till date. Anyone with information can contact Capt Deon Esterhuys on 082 049 5208. Tip-offs can also be submitted by calling Crime … [Read more...] about Help police find missing 14-year-old boy – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-23 15:19:32

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Eastern Cape   GQEBERHA – Gqeberha K9 in partnership with a private anti-poaching unit arrested two suspects yesterday, 22 December 2021 for illegal possession of abalone. It is alleged that on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 at approximately 08:30, members received and acted on information about abalone poachers in the vicinity of Schoenmakerskop.  The members followed up on … [Read more...] about Two suspects in court for possession of abalone – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-23 11:24:40

South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner KwaZulu-Natal   DURBAN – Yesterday at 15:15, employees were performing their duties at jewellery shop in Pietermaritzburg CBD when they were confronted by an armed man. He threatened the employees with a firearm and told them to place the jewellery in the plastic bag. Fearing for their lives they did as instructed and handed the jewellery to him.   The police officers who … [Read more...] about Jewellery placed in plastic bag recovered – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-23 11:39:40

  South African Police Service Office of the Provincial Commissioner Free State   FREE STATE - All communities serviced by Maokeng SAPS are advised that the station has been temporarily closed due to a Covid 19 virus related case.                     The Community Service Centre (CSC) will temporarily operate from the Manis Street, Seeisoville Maokeng. Telephone lines at the station will not be accessible for the duration of the … [Read more...] about Maokeng police station temporarily closed due to COVID 19 related incident – SAPS Crime Report: 2021-12-22 10:53:47