Ntsiki Mazwai on alcohol & drugs ruining the entertainment industry: Musician and activist Ntsiki Mazwai says that her brief stint studying in Grahamstown "saved" her life after it allowed her to return to the entertainment industry as an outsider looking into all its ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Rainer Hersch: "The World's First Classical Hooligan": So I wrote a show about classical music, and that was "All Classical Music Explained”. In 1996, I went to South Africa to a fringe … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Ntsiki Mazwai on alcohol & drugs ruining the entertainment industry
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Mthatha news: South Africa: Police Recover Drugs After Two Killed
South Africa: Police Recover Drugs After Two Killed: Two men with, ages between 20 and 30 years, were shot and killed at Link locality in Mthatha yesterday the 15 May 2018 at about 21h00. It is alleged that the community of that area heard gunshots and alerted police who found the deceased both in a pool of ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. PICS: Five Walter Sisulu University students nabbed during drug bust: Mthatha - Five Walter Sisulu University (WSU) students suspected of being involved … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Police Recover Drugs After Two Killed
Mthatha news: South Africa: Police Recover Drugs After Two Killed
South Africa: Police Recover Drugs After Two Killed: Two men with, ages between 20 and 30 years, were shot and killed at Link locality in Mthatha yesterday the 15 May 2018 at about 21h00. It is alleged that the community of that area heard gunshots and alerted police who found the deceased both in a pool of ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. PICS: Five Walter Sisulu University students nabbed during drug bust: Mthatha - Five Walter Sisulu University (WSU) students suspected of being involved … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Police Recover Drugs After Two Killed
Mthatha news: South Africa: Two Arrested for Dealing in Drugs
South Africa: Two Arrested for Dealing in Drugs: Madeira SAPS Crime Prevention Unit members were conducting Stop and search operations around the CBD area when they arrested two men for possession and dealing in drugs at Mthatha Plaza today the 09 May 2018 at about 16h00. A 22 year old man was arrested ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Forgery trial of businessman set for June 18: The forgery trial of Wandisile Mti is set to begin on June 18 at the Mthatha Regional Court. The … [Read more...] about Mthatha news: South Africa: Two Arrested for Dealing in Drugs
Bethelsdorp police arrest suspect with firearm and drugs
Intensified police presence and frequent patrols in hotspot areas resulted in the arrest of a 24 year old suspect by SAPS Bethelsdorp police members. According to police information, during the early hours of this morning, 16 January 2018 at about 02:15, members were patrolling in Esterhuizen Street, Arcadia when they spotted a man standing in front of a house. When the suspect spotted the police, he started to move into the garage. Members reacted immediately and went after the suspect. The … [Read more...] about Bethelsdorp police arrest suspect with firearm and drugs
Uitenhage in the news: Uitenhage man behind bars for drugs
Uitenhage man behind bars for drugs: A Uitenhage man spent Christmas Day behind bars following his arrest for dealing in drugs. Police spokesperson, Captain Gerda Swart, said that the man was arrested on Sunday night in Kamesh Road where police seized mandrax tablets worth several thousand rands. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Suspect busted with drugs - Uitenhage Cluster: Uitenhage Cluster: The continuous seizure of drugs remains a priority for SAPS members who will continue with their … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Uitenhage man behind bars for drugs
Uitenhage in the news: Body launched to help combat curse of drugs
Body launched to help combat curse of drugs: Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Athol Trollip launched a drug action committee at the Uitenhage town hall yesterday. The aim is to reduce drug abuse in communities across the city. “We want to focus on reducing drug abuse and the anti-social consequences that ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. U’hage pulls out stops for carnival: The streets of Uitenhage will be a hive of activity today as the Garden Town puts on the 30th instalment of its Uitenhage … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Body launched to help combat curse of drugs
Mount Road Cluster Drug Arrests
The prevalence of drugs and alcohol in communities remains a concern and a key contributor to crime therefore with the Back to basics approach to policing, police in the Mount Road cluster have undertaken to continue in intensifying their operations with the aim of uprooting and apprehending those responsible for drug peddling within the community. During this weekend, 8 to 11 September 2017, 36 people were arrested for drug related cases. Several houses of alleged drug dealers were searched … [Read more...] about Mount Road Cluster Drug Arrests
King Williams Town news: Suspects arrested for business robbery and possession of drugs
Suspects arrested for business robbery and possession of drugs: In line with Back to Basics approach on utilization of resources for crime reduction, K9 Unit members spotted a suspicious male at King Williams Town CBD yesterday. Police stopped and searched a 25 year old male and found 30 mandrax tablets in his ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Cleaners held for Masualle fire: Sobili insists there are bigger fish to fry. The police task team, led by King William’s Town police … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: Suspects arrested for business robbery and possession of drugs
King Williams Town news: South Africa: Suspects Nabbed for Possession of Drugs
South Africa: Suspects Nabbed for Possession of Drugs: In a Crime driven operation, members from the King Williams Town K9 Unit arrested two suspects, aged 29 and 42 years, from Kieskammahoek yesterday at about 15h30. The arrest follows after Police spotted a suspicious vehicle at the garage at King Williams ... Source: "King Williams Town" - BingNews. Suspects nabbed for possession of drugs: King Williams Town: In a Crime driven operation, members from the King Williams Town K9 Unit … [Read more...] about King Williams Town news: South Africa: Suspects Nabbed for Possession of Drugs
PE in the news: Hard drugs valued at N425m confiscated in South Africa (Photos)
Hard drugs valued at N425m confiscated in South Africa (Photos): According to a police report, Cradock Highway Patrol members pulled off a white Toyota Hilux bakkie traveling towards Port Elizabeth on Saturday, March 18, 2017, and discovered 23 bags of dagga in the back of the vehicle. Two suspects, aged 25 and 27 ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. PE estate agent star in home renovation series: Photo: Supplied Well-known Port Elizabeth estate agent Kobie Potgieter will make her second … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Hard drugs valued at N425m confiscated in South Africa (Photos)
Not a good week for 1239 criminals
Police crime prevention operations continued over the past week and a total of 1 239 suspects were arrested for various crimes ranging from murder, robbery, possession of unlincensed firearms, assault and other serious crimes as well as crimes detected as a result of police action (266). Police also recovered 30 firearms and 146 rounds of ammunition. Dangerous (130) weapons including knives, pangas and other sharp objects. Close to 3000 searches were also conducted on vehicles for firearms, … [Read more...] about Not a good week for 1239 criminals
PE in the news: Drugs, cash seized in raids
Drugs, cash seized in raids: ABOUT R400 000 worth of drugs and R300 000 in cash were seized in two separate raids on suspected drug dens in Port Elizabeth. Both raids were the result of tip-offs from residents. A man, 35, was arrested in his flat in Annerley Terrace, Central ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Re-launch based on meeting global expectations: Lorgat: The CSA has identified eight-city based franchise teams; three from the Johannesburg-Pretoria area, two from the Cape … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Drugs, cash seized in raids
Cleaning up Communities
During the past week the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Province paid special attention to the combatting of alcohol and drug abuse, which saw 452 suspects arrested for drug related crimes. One thousand, two hundred and forty seven (1 247) mandrax tablets, 62.56 kg of dagga and 195 dagga plants were confiscated. This was also supported by the Community Outreach Project Against Substance Abuse held at Nangoza Jebe Community Hall in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth on Friday, 3 February … [Read more...] about Cleaning up Communities
Cleaning up the Streets (and drug houses)
The Provincial Gang Investigation Unit worked throughout the night of 11 January arresting suspects allegedly involved in gang related shootings committed in the Northern areas. Since early yesterday afternoon until 03:00 this morning, the team apprehended 7 suspects wanted on various murder, attempted murder and arson cases. Suspects aged between 23-29 years old were detained. All arrested suspects are affiliates of different gangs and will appear in the Port Elizabeth’s magistrates’ court on … [Read more...] about Cleaning up the Streets (and drug houses)
