Grahamstown police in sizeable drugs bust: Approximately R370 800 worth of mandrax, tik and cocaine have been seized by Grahamstown Police who discovered the drugs in a suitcase on a Greyhound Bus travelling on the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. No one has been arrested. Captain Mali Govender says ... Source: "Grahamstown" - BingNews. Soweto mom finds her mojo in jail: With the exception of Morwesi, the 18-cast crew are all inmates. They have just returned from the National Arts Festival in … [Read more...] about Grahamstown in the news: Grahamstown police in sizeable drugs bust
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Drug dealing Bethelsdorp woman arrested
On the night of 9 June 2016, members of the SAPS intervention team performing duties under Operation Lockdown successfully executed a search warrant at a house in Tshangisa Steet Kwanoxolo, Bethelsdorp. A 40 year old woman was arrested and police confiscated 1950 mandrax tablets and a large amount of cash. The estimated street value of the tablets is R97 500. The suspect is expected to appear in court soon. Good community policing includes eradicating the sale of drugs as well as arresting … [Read more...] about Drug dealing Bethelsdorp woman arrested
SAPS face serious drug problems in PE’s Northern Areas
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has ordered senior SAPS officers to intensify investigations into major drug lords throughout the country. The minister has identified Chatsworth and Phoenix in KwaZulu-Natal, Eldorado Park and Lenasia in Gauteng, parts of the northern areas suburbs of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape and Mitchells Plain in the Western Cape as areas where police face serious problems in dealing with drug crimes. "The illegal drug trade is big, nasty and violent. Drug lords … [Read more...] about SAPS face serious drug problems in PE’s Northern Areas
Drugs and gangsterism destroy hope, dignity and opportunity
Drugs and gangsterism destroy hope, dignity and opportunity. It is time for an all - out war on gangs and gang culture. Stamping out these gangsters and drug dealers must be a national priority. The best way to create hope, opportunity and dignity is to provide people with real jobs A job is a ladder out of poverty. In this election campaign the Democratic Alliance is saying we will grow the economy to create 6 million real jobs and cut back on corruption. The Democratic Alliance also says … [Read more...] about Drugs and gangsterism destroy hope, dignity and opportunity
Partnerships needed to win war against alcohol, drug abuse
Port Elizabeth - The Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Elizabeth Thabethe, says government alone cannot win the war against liquor and drug abuse. "Members of community, as well as liquor traders and distributors must join forces with government in order to combat the scourge of alcohol and drug abuse that is plaguing the country," Thabethe said. Thabethe was speaking in Motherwell, Port Elizabeth on Friday during the launch of the third annual Sobriety Week, a national campaign aimed … [Read more...] about Partnerships needed to win war against alcohol, drug abuse
Drug and Addiction Support Groups in Port Elizabeth
A list of Addiction Support Groups in Port Elizabeth with compliments of John Preller. Alcohol: AA - Enquire at Head Office for Days, Times and Venues - 041 452 7328 / 072 185 8439 AA - Guinea Fowl Room, St Georges Hospital - Wednesdays 19:30 to 20:30 - 041 586 1042 Drugs: NA - Sunset Coffee Shop, Gelvan Park shops - Mondays 19:30 to 20:30 - 072 064 9664 NA - Caritas Centre 16 West Street, Newton Park - Tuesdays 17:30 to 19:30 - 071 064 9664 NA - Caritas Centre 16 West … [Read more...] about Drug and Addiction Support Groups in Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth police crack open national drug ring
The net is closing on a suspected underground organised crime drug ring fuelling the Nelson Mandela Bay drug trade following the arrest of six alleged traffickers during a raid on 27/06/2013. http://youtu.be/smEvwrLNLuc Uploaded to Youtube by: TheHeraldPE Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on MyPE by filling in the form below: Click here to see more PE Videos. … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth police crack open national drug ring
No state-funded rehabilitation centre for children in the EC
As part of Child Protection Week, the DA will use the committee meetings at the legislature to demand the opening of a rehab centre in the province given the immense social issues faced by children here. But the campaign for a rehab centre in the Eastern Cape must continue, and it is a fight for everyone who values the rights of children to dignity. Research has shown that most youth perpetrators of violent crimes were under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of committing … [Read more...] about No state-funded rehabilitation centre for children in the EC
Watch Out Boet
Ek wil net vir BOET, die tikkop in Avlon Cresent se, jy het my kind van haar phone gister naby Spar Beetlestone Rd ge-rob. Ek het dit raporteer, blacklisted, ge-block en die BlackBerry protect is installed op daai phone. Gaan haal maar gerus die phone by die drugpos want jy is by my en die drugbaas in die moeilikheid. Jy weet ons soek jou. You can run but you cannot hide. Jy het so ver gegaan om jou hand in my kind se puul-over te druk om by haar blouse se sak te kom. I owe for … [Read more...] about Watch Out Boet
Things are never so bad they can’t be made worse
Humphrey Bogart, a tough guy in real life and movie roles, once said with the insight of a prophet; "Things are never so bad they can't be made worse" - How true! Some South Africans are desperately grabbing at "too good to be true" opportunities to make "easy" money that promises relief from their debts. These vulnerable individuals are being recruited by organised crime syndicates to risk their lives and liberty by smuggling drugs and other illegal goods across international … [Read more...] about Things are never so bad they can’t be made worse
Reinstate SANAB in the War Against Drugs
I can't shake the feeling of betrayal. The Minister of Intelligence, Siyabonga Cwele's wife has been implicated in an international drug trafficking scandal. The former South African Police Commissioner, former president of Interpol Jackie Selebi is now incarcerated in Pretoria Central Prison serving a 15 Year sentence for corruption. What was his input, advice, influence and motive in Government‘s decision to disband (SANAB) South African Narcotics Bureau? Our very own Central Drug … [Read more...] about Reinstate SANAB in the War Against Drugs
Concerned Citizens to March Against Drugs and Crime
Dear Ratepayers, Due to the free availability of drugs in Central and the low prosecution rate against drug dealers and the resultant crime, thereby ensuring a crime free society able to attract investment we wish to invite you all to join us in a protest action march on the 3rd of December from 20h00 to 22h00. We will gather at the Donkin Reserve at 20h00 and walk through the main Central streets handing out warning pamphlets to drug dealers and assemble back at the Donkin Reserve where … [Read more...] about Concerned Citizens to March Against Drugs and Crime
East Cape Public Support Needed to Combat Drug and Alcohol Abuse
The Eastern Cape government has called on the public to join it in its fight against substance abuse and illegal trafficking of drugs in the province. The plea comes just days before the provincial Social Development Department observes the annual International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Port St Johns on June 27. "Government can't do this alone. Community participation is essential if we are to get results. The strengthening of Local Drug Action committees assists … [Read more...] about East Cape Public Support Needed to Combat Drug and Alcohol Abuse
