he Provincial Head of the Hawks Major General Mboiki Obed Ngwenya, praised the Gqeberha Serious Organised Crime Investigation team for securing the conviction and sentencing of Vuyo Mayekiso (46), Mzamo Mzobe (38) and Nasiphi Khoza (31) on charges of murder, attempted murder and business robbery. The sentences were handed down on 7 October 2024. The case dates back to an incident in August 2021, where Gqeberha Serious Organised Crime officers, along with other law enforcement agencies, … [Read more...] about 166 Years for Murder, Attempted Murder, and Business Robbery
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4 Shot in Motherwell Home Invasion
The Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes unit in Gqeberha seeks public assistance in solving a shooting incident, after two people were fatally shot, and two others wounded after three armed suspects allegedly opened fire at a house in NU12, Motherwell on the evening of 9 October 2024. According to the report, it is alleged that at approximately 21:00, the victims were inside a house at Dyakalashe Steeet, NU 12 Motherwell, watching television, when three unknown armed men stormed into the … [Read more...] about 4 Shot in Motherwell Home Invasion
More Cops To To Combat Gang Violence And Extortion
Editor: Before we get too excited at this news let's temper our enthusiasm with the facts that "a new broom always sweeps clean" and that the ANC is once again making a play to stay in power in NMB - this time with more 'GNU Acceptable' partners. As it is let's all hope and pray that this initiative will actually bear fruit FOR A LONG TIME. The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service(SAPS) , General Fannie Masemola has deployed extra capacity to the Eastern Cape province … [Read more...] about More Cops To To Combat Gang Violence And Extortion
Gqeberha: Two additional suspects in court for submitting fraudulent VAT returns
EASTERN CAPE – The Gqeberha based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation of the Hawks in partnership with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) ensured Telela Stella Nqeto (45) and Nathaniel Kofi Kwei-Smith (46) one of the directors of Three Architects PTY, LTD appeared before the Gqeberha New Law court on 2 May 2024 for allegations of fraud. Their co-accused Bandile Brian Boyana (50) the director, Aubrey Mokgobi Moeng (44) the Accountant consultant … [Read more...] about Gqeberha: Two additional suspects in court for submitting fraudulent VAT returns
Gqeberha – The 10 Minute City Except if you Need These Guys!
Dear Editor In response to a parliamentary question posed by the DA, the Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, revealed that in the Northern Cape, it takes more than an hour on average for the South African Police Service (SAPS) to respond to a violent crime or a crime in progress. According to the Minister’s response, the average time that it takes police stations linked to 10111 command centres in each province to respond to the scene of an ongoing and/or violent crime is as follows: … [Read more...] about Gqeberha – The 10 Minute City Except if you Need These Guys!
Gqeberha: Quick Arrest of Suspects for Possession of Suspected Hijacked Truck
GQEBERHA – Quick activation of information by members of SAPS Kabega Park, Gqeberha Flying Squad and a private security company led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a hijacked truck in Greenbushes on Friday, 26 January 2024. It is alleged that at approximately 12:45 on the abovementioned date, the driver of a white Isuzu Truck was stationary at the corners of Old Cape and Mission Roads, Greenbushes, waiting to enter the traffic. Two suspects approached the passenger side, one … [Read more...] about Gqeberha: Quick Arrest of Suspects for Possession of Suspected Hijacked Truck
Swartkops police seek missing woman
Gqeberha: SAPS Swartkops detectives are seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a 60-year-old woman who went missing on Saturday, 30 December 2023. It is alleged that on Friday, 29 December 2023 at approximately 20:30, Ntombizanele Gamone left her home in Fusi Street, Wells Estate and told her niece she will be back soon. According to information she went to the house of her boyfriend in Wells Estate and left the house at approximately 02:00 the Saturday morning and never returned … [Read more...] about Swartkops police seek missing woman
SAPS Seek Information Relating To Humewood Murder
SAPS Humewood detectives are seeking the communities assistance in relation to a murder after the body of a 44-year-old man was found in a car in the parking area of a shopping centre in Humerail on Saturday evening, 13 January 2024. It is alleged that on abovementioned date at approximately 22:09, police attended to a complaint of a shooting at the shopping centre. On arrival they found a white VW Polo with its driver’s side and rear left window shattered. Inside the vehicle they found the … [Read more...] about SAPS Seek Information Relating To Humewood Murder
R100K In Traffic Fines Issued
A joint crime prevention and law enforcement operation between Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and other law enforcement agencies started off on a successful note on Thursday, 14 December 2023, with three undocumented immigrants arrested and more than R100 000 worth of traffic fines issued. The operation, which was a partnership between NMBM, Immigration Services, Eastern Cape Traffic Services, SAPS, Border Management Authority and SARS Customs, started on the N2 Neptune Bridge location … [Read more...] about R100K In Traffic Fines Issued
Swift Arrests After Metlife Plaza Robbery
A commendable success unfolded in the vigilant efforts of the South African Police Service (SAPS) yesterday, 13 December 2023, when members from SAPS Nelson Mandela Bay Crime Combating Unit (CCU) members arrested four male suspects, following an armed robbery at a clothing outlet at Metlife Plaza, Gqeberha. This unfolded after the clothing outlet was robbed by three males entering the premises at about 13:20. They produced firearms demanding cash and cell phones. After taking several cell … [Read more...] about Swift Arrests After Metlife Plaza Robbery
R1.8 Million Forfeiture Order Granted Against Superspar Fraudster
The Gqeberha High Court granted the forfeiture order on 5 December 2023 following the preservation order for shares bought by Jonathan Blow (52) the former accountant and sole director of PE Accounting Solutions (PEAS) on 3 October 2023.The Gqeberha based Asset Forfeiture Investigation of the Hawks under Priority Crime Specialised Investigation received the order on 7 December 2023. Blow was arrested on 24 March 2023 for charges of theft and fraud from his former clients, Sunridge Superspar … [Read more...] about R1.8 Million Forfeiture Order Granted Against Superspar Fraudster
Illegal Abalone Dealing Leads to Preservation Order
EASTERN CAPE - The Gqeberha High Court granted Gqeberha Asset Forfeiture Investigation (AFI) of Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) of the Hawks the preservation order worth more than R28 000 on 28 November 2023. The order was received by the office of the Hawks on 6 December 2023. On 2 September 2023 at about 17:30 at Marine Drive, Summerstrand Gqeberha, information was received about a foreign national Wei Wei Zhang (43) who was allegedly in the area to do illegal abalone … [Read more...] about Illegal Abalone Dealing Leads to Preservation Order
Another sad loss for Gqeberha’s K9 Unit
Just three weeks after the death of his best K9 friend, Mufasa who was laid to rest after succumbing to cancer, K9 Bentley gave up on the will to live without him and was sadly euthanized after suffering from cervical spondylosis. The once energetic and loyal German Shepherd patrolled the streets alongside his inseparable companion, Mufasa ensuring the safety of the communities. The dynamic duo, admired by their human counterparts, faced every challenge together. They both graduated from … [Read more...] about Another sad loss for Gqeberha’s K9 Unit
2 Hours to Recover Hijacked Truck
GQEBERHA - In less than two hours after a truck was hijacked on the M17 Coega Road, Gqeberha’s Flying Squad members arrested one suspect and recovered the truck with its contents on Tuesday, 14 November 2023. It is alleged that at about 13:13, the driver of a truck had stopped to check the refrigeration at the back when he was accosted by an unknown number of men who arrived in a bakkie and a white VW Golf. He was ordered to get into the VW Golf, however he managed to run away. As soon as … [Read more...] about 2 Hours to Recover Hijacked Truck
SAPS Warn of Conman ‘Recruiter’
GQEBERHA - The South African Police Recruitment department at SAPS Mount Road are warning applicants, who have already applied for a vacancy in the police service, to be wary of a conman who is taking advantage of their vulnerability and naivety. In the last week, at least 5 aspiring police service applicants (all females) were targeted by a mischievous male who contacted them and informed them to meet him at SAPS Mount Road police station, where he would then transport them to the venue … [Read more...] about SAPS Warn of Conman ‘Recruiter’
