Police on the hunt for murder, hijacking and robbery suspects in PE: Port Elizabeth - The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Port Elizabeth are on the hunt for six suspects, one wounded, allegedly involved in a murder, hijacking, and business robbery which took ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. What, motorsport in Zimbabwe? The country might be in shambles, but racing still thrives over there: Zwartkops Raceway and the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit brings the benefit of sleeping in … [Read more...] about Police on the hunt for murder, hijacking and robbery suspects in PE – Port Elizabeth in the News
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Uitenhage News: Stolen mohair worth R3.5m recovered after Eastern Cape hijacking
Stolen mohair worth R3.5m recovered after Eastern Cape hijacking: The latest hijacking took place on October 16 when a truck transporting 55 bales of mohair from Komani to the Bay was hijacked. The driver was forced to stop at the Uitenhage Road and Algoa Road ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. VW ends off the GTC season finale with a clean sweep of awards: As a result, the team from Uitenhage was on the edge of making motorsport history in Delmas with just two races standing between them … [Read more...] about Uitenhage News: Stolen mohair worth R3.5m recovered after Eastern Cape hijacking
Mthatha News: New bizarre details on ‘hijacking’ of pathology van fuels doubt about incident
New bizarre details on ‘hijacking’ of pathology van fuels doubt about incident: The alleged “hijacking” happened on in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, on Monday, after a driver who was transporting a female corpse stopped on the side of the R61 road to relieve himself, leaving the keys in ... Source: "Mthatha" - BingNews. Surviving on God's mercy on the cold streets of the City of Gold: "I have nowhere to go, the streets are my home." Vava who was born in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape, told News24 he … [Read more...] about Mthatha News: New bizarre details on ‘hijacking’ of pathology van fuels doubt about incident
R950 000 Worth of Stolen Goods Recovered
The Provincial Organised Crime unit yielded good successes in arresting a 41-year-old man and recovered stolen goods with an estimated value of R950 000.00. The arrests were made after the vehicle hijacking task team received information of a suspect selling stolen property (copper fittings) at a scrap metal dealer in Korsten. The information of the stolen property linked up with a truck hijacking that was reported at the Mount Road SAPS on Thursday, 18 January 2018, in Newton Park area at … [Read more...] about R950 000 Worth of Stolen Goods Recovered
Uitenhage in the news: Three arrested for reporting false hijacking
Three arrested for reporting false hijacking: Police in Uitenhage arrested three men for reporting a false hijacking case on Friday. Police Spokesperson Sergeant Majola Nkholi says a few hours after the report was made they found the damaged truck stocked full of alcohol, abandoned near Wolwefontein. Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Three arrested for staged hijacking: © Copyright 2016, SA Breaking News, a part of Ole! Media Group. The copyright in the literary and artistic works contained in … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Three arrested for reporting false hijacking
Uitenhage in the news: Two arrested in Cotswold after hijacking was reported
Two arrested in Cotswold after hijacking was reported: The vehicle and suspect’s cell phone were recovered. Police also confiscated a gas gun. The suspects are detained at SAPS Uitenhage on a charge of carjacking and are expected to appear in court on Friday, 28 April 2017. Police are warning vehicle owners ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested Shortly After Hijacking in Kwanobuhle: The vehicle and suspect's cell phone were recovered. Police also confiscated … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Two arrested in Cotswold after hijacking was reported
Swift Work by SAPS to Recover Stolen Vehicle
Port Elizabeth: Today the Port Elizabeth SAPS recovered a Chevrolet LDV within hours after it was stolen during a business robbery at a filling station in Struandale, Port Elizabeth. At approximately 07:00 this morning five suspects were involved in a business robbery. The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash and the vehicle of the complainant a white Chevrolet LDV. At approximately 14:00 today members that were performing crime prevention duties in Kwazakele recovered the … [Read more...] about Swift Work by SAPS to Recover Stolen Vehicle
Uitenhage in the news: American couple injured after hijacking in South Africa
American couple injured after hijacking in South Africa: Yesterday at about 12:00 a visiting USA couple, both in their sixties, was hijacked between Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage. They stopped next to the road to take photographs when they were overpowered by two unknown males and forced to drive to a bushy area ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Spate of car thefts leads to syndicate investigation: The theft of at least 20 vehicles in Uitenhage and Despatch since November has prompted … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: American couple injured after hijacking in South Africa
Uitenhage in the news: Uitenhage police issue warning following hijacking and rape
Uitenhage police issue warning following hijacking and rape: Uitenhage police have issued a warning to motorists to be alert when approaching intersections and junctions. The warning came after a reported incident of hijacking and rape in Uitenhage on Friday. Police said that “around 14:45, a man and a woman in a ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Uitenhage police issue warning following hijacking and rape
Vehicular Safety Tips
With the festive season fast approaching, the SAPS is warning members of the public to be vigilant when in their vehicles. Most people are being robbed or even hijacked while stationary in their vehicles. Below are the safety tips when in your vehicle. Safety Awareness in a Vehicle Ensure that your vehicle is in a good condition when you plan to go on a journey. Always lock your vehicles doors and keep the windows closed. Do not leave your vehicle unlocked, even if you think you will be … [Read more...] about Vehicular Safety Tips
PE in the news: Port Elizabeth juveniles charged with hijacking murder to apply for bail
Port Elizabeth juveniles charged with hijacking murder to apply for bail: Four teenage boys arrested in connection with the fatal hijacking of 53-year-old Magda van Vuuren appeared in the Justice Nerina House Court on Friday. The boys, aged between 15 and 16 years, and from Westview School, are facing charges of murder, vehicle ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Jiba, Mwrebi placed on special leave pending appeal: Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Port Elizabeth juveniles charged with hijacking murder to apply for bail
Cigarette truck hijack
A truck delivering cigarettes was hijacked in North End, Port Elizabeth this morning. The driver of the truck was delivering stock to a shop in Prince Alfred Road, North End, when he was approached by 3 African men. 1 of the suspects pointed a fire-arm at the driver and threw the driver into the back of the truck, before driving off with it. The suspects then stopped the truck in Amber Lane, Sydenham and packed their loot over into a old shape single cab Isuzu LDV and drove off. The … [Read more...] about Cigarette truck hijack
Hijacking Tips to stay alive
With over 60% of all hijackings taking place close to home, knowing what to look out for and how to respond is very important. ADT has partnered with the National Hijack Prevention Academy to offer drivers the following advice: Always remain vigilant. Research shows that most people relax the closer they get to home and this is often when they are most vulnerable. If you do travel with children in the car, seat the eldest directly behind the driver and the youngest behind the passenger … [Read more...] about Hijacking Tips to stay alive
