WhatsApp group reveals inner workings of PE gang: A WhatsApp group chat has revealed behind the scenes dealings of Port Elizabeth gangsters who appear to have easy access to firearms. This information came to light during a bail application at the city’s magistrate’s court where two men from a ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Tragic end to vicious prank: A young Port Elizabeth schoolboy was severely injured at the weekend when a firecracker exploded in his face after it was offered … [Read more...] about PE in the news: WhatsApp group reveals inner workings of PE gang
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13th Card Swapping Syndicate Gang member Arrested (in Prison)
A 49-year-old man, who is already in custody at St Albans Prison in Port Elizabeth, has been charged by the Serious Commercial Crime unit of the Hawks as the 13th suspect of an alleged ATM card swapping syndicate. The man, who is in prison for an unrelated case , was charged last week Wednesday with Fraud and is expected to make his first appearance before the New Law court in Port Elizabeth in January 2017. It is alleged that in 2015, the suspect, together with Luthando Ngesi (20), Linda … [Read more...] about 13th Card Swapping Syndicate Gang member Arrested (in Prison)
Trinity Gang rocking MT Fletcher 2016 live performance
Visit and explore Mount Fletcher accommodation choices. Click here to submit your favourite Eastern Cape Videos. A MyPE Mount Fletcher selected video for you: Niyabesaba nah? Trinity Gang rocking MT Fletcher 2016 live performance Click HERE to find more 'Mount Fletcher' videos. Mount Fletcher video selected based on a YouTube search - Click Here to report any 'offensive' videos. CLICK HERE to submit your favourite Port Elizabeth video. Visit the MyPE … [Read more...] about Trinity Gang rocking MT Fletcher 2016 live performance
No bail for suspected Dustlifes gang kingpin and affiliates
Port Elizabeth: Suspected gang kingpin, Wendell Petersen (30) and five other gang affiliates were denied bail for the third time in the Port Elizabeth magistrates’ court yesterday, 8 November 2016. Petersen and five other suspects are charged on 3 murder cases, conspiracy to commit murder, Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA) sect 9 of Chapter 4 (racketeering and gangsterism), illegal possession of a firearm as well as illegal possession of ammunition. It is alleged that on 14 September … [Read more...] about No bail for suspected Dustlifes gang kingpin and affiliates
Gang Task Team arrests five
Port Elizabeth: During an operation held last night, 25 August 2016, the Gang Task Team arrested five suspects wanted in connection with serious crimes committed in the Northern areas. A 25 year old suspect was arrested for attempted murder allegedly committed on 25 August 2016 at 18:10 in Frans Street, Timothy Valley, Bethelsdorp. The 36 year old victim was cleaning the pool room at a house when shots were fired through a window. He sustained a gunshot wound to his arm. Suspect/s ran off. … [Read more...] about Gang Task Team arrests five
Gang Affiliate Sentenced
Part of the South African Police Service's back-to-basics campaign is focused on ensuring the thorough investigation of cases, resulting in prosecutions and convictions, and justice being served. The sentences imposed upon criminals must be influenced by quality detective work and sound cooperation between investigators and prosecutors. We are proud to say that the Operation Lockdown team is achieving positive results by getting back to these basics. On Monday, 25 July 2016, accused Kieran … [Read more...] about Gang Affiliate Sentenced
PE in the news: Girl (12) killed as gang attacks family
Girl (12) killed as gang attacks family: A 12-year-old Port Elizabeth girl was killed and her father was shot four times when they were attacked in an apparent gang-related shooting at their home on Tuesday. According to reports, a group of men forced their way into the Bethelsdorp home. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Twelve-year-old killed execution-style as gang attack family: PORT ELIZABETH – A 12-year-old girl was killed and her father severely wounded after four men broke into … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Girl (12) killed as gang attacks family
Police ministry intervenes to curb PE gang violence
Police ministry intervenes to curb PE gang violence: The Mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Danny Jordan, says that it's imperative to address social and economic issues within the communities as they are catalysts for crime and gangsterism. He says in the Helenvale area they will be implementing job ... Nelson Mandela Bay - Read more on South African Broadcasting Corporation PE treated to mock SANDF warfare: Port Elizabeth - A mock warfare along Kings Beach in Nelson Mandela Bay saw … [Read more...] about Police ministry intervenes to curb PE gang violence
Kleinskool shooting
Our roving man on the ground reports: Two separate shooting incidents happened just a few minutes ago (around 10:15 am on 9 February 2016) in the Kleinskool area where numerous shots were fired at a VW Polo, injuring the driver in the arm. Just a few minutes later, shots were reported on the M4 behind the North End prison, where numerous shots hit a light motor vehicle, injuring it's occupants. It is believed that both incidents are connected and gang related. Further information very … [Read more...] about Kleinskool shooting
Six killed in PE’s weekend gang violence
Port Elizabeth - Six people were killed during apparent gang violence in Port Elizabeth during the weekend, Eastern Cape police said on Monday. On Saturday morning, a 26-year-old man was shot and killed and a 20-year-old shot and wounded in the buttocks, Warrant Officer Alwin Labans said. At 20:30 that day, occupants of a white bakkie opened fire on a group of people, killing two women, aged 24 and 20, and two men, aged 30 and 31. A 17-year-old woman was wounded and taken to … [Read more...] about Six killed in PE’s weekend gang violence
Security guard shot in hospital during gang violence
Port Elizabeth - A hospital security guard is currently receiving treatment at the Mercantile Hospital in Port Elizabeth, which he was protecting, after being shot in the shoulder during a gang shooting in the area. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Alwyn Labans, said the shooting took place at around 20:45 on Friday night. Labans said six men travelling in a white Isuzu bakkie stopped at a nearby Caltex garage after seeing a man believed to be a rival gang member. He … [Read more...] about Security guard shot in hospital during gang violence
Friendly Warning of Govan Mbeki Gang
On Saturday evening late, the apprentice longhair (my daughter, Brittany) was on her way home from work. She stopped at the Mount Road / Govan Mbeki traffic lights and two men "with big sticks" approached her vehicle. The one on the passenger side attempted to open the door with no luck. Luckily she was able to drive away, through the red robot, and make good her escape. Back home she was more traumatised about having to drive through the red robot than the fact that these miscreants could … [Read more...] about Friendly Warning of Govan Mbeki Gang
Incarcerating one gang leader at a time
A gang leader in Port Elizabeth’s north was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment after being found guilty of attempted murder by the local regional court last week. Leswin Felix, 19, was arrested in March this year after he fired several shots at a 23-year-old man who sustained wounds to his leg. Police spokesperson Capt Sandra Janse van Rensburg said Felix was a well-known gang leader in the northern area. “The hard work of the Port Elizabeth gang task team has ensured that another gang … [Read more...] about Incarcerating one gang leader at a time
