Man arrested in Tsolo robbery: A man alleged to have been part of a gang that robbed a Boxer shop in Tsolo in the Eastern Cape, has been arrested, police said on Saturday. The man and five others entered the store at around 7pm on Friday night and demanded money at gunpoint, said ... Tsolo - Read more on The Citizen Zuma launches R12bn water project in Tsolo: President Jacob Zuma continues his visit of the Eastern Cape Friday with the launch of a R12 billion water project in Tsolo. The … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Tsolo robbery
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PE’s Darwin Award Candidate Criminal
Port Elizabeth - It was a case of jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire for robbery accused Sinoxolo Madinda on Tuesday. Minutes after being released from custody, the 21-year-old Madinda found himself back behind bars after trying to rob two plainclothes police officers with a knife - right outside the court. Eastern Cape police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said Madinda was at the Port Elizabeth Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday on a charge of robbery relating to … [Read more...] about PE’s Darwin Award Candidate Criminal
Good News – Armed Robbery Foiled
One of MyPE's eagle eyed readers let us know about this on Twitter which we duly retweetd. Unfortunately this is all we are aware of so look out for BANNER headlines promising you blood guts and gore to-morrow morning. [blackbirdpie url="https://twitter.com/#!/Rvonwildemann/status/193321971767984130"] Shot Richard and good luck seconding at the Ironman on Sunday - the Longhair and I shall be bouncing on a duck for the swim. … [Read more...] about Good News – Armed Robbery Foiled
Walmer residents in close call with robbers
Walmer residents have been cautioned to be aware of their surroundings while out shopping after an elderly couple were the victims of three robbers armed with a knife on Saturday morning, 25 February 2012 in the area’s shopping precinct. The presence of an armed response company did not deter the threesome with two suspects attempting to distract ADT Officer Garth Hammond while the third grabbed the victim’s handbag and tried to make his escape. Aware of the thieves’ plans, Hammond … [Read more...] about Walmer residents in close call with robbers
