GQEBERHA - Police in Nelson Mandela Bay are investigating a case of theft out of motor vehicle, which was discovered at about 06:00 on Friday, 10 November 2023, by the owners a visiting welding business from KwaZulu-Natal. Their vehicle was parked in Mulder Avenue, Sydenham while at a guest house. One of the items stolen from the vehicle was a sealed container (see image) containing a radioactive isotope called Iridium 192. The isotope is used by the industry to do X-ray welding inspections. … [Read more...] about Police Seek Help in Finding Radioactive Container Stolen in Sydenham
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Kwazakele Woman arrested for opening a false rape case against police
GQEBERHA - Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner, Maj Gen Vuyisile Ncata strongly condemns false accusations, emphasizing the serious consequences they pose. This warning is issued, urging citizens to exercise responsibility when reporting crimes. A case of perjury and defeating the ends of justice is opened against a 43-year-old Kwazakele woman who falsely accused police of raping her following a complaint attended by members at a house in Kwazakele. It is alleged that on Friday evening, … [Read more...] about Kwazakele Woman arrested for opening a false rape case against police
27 Firearms Recovered
GQEBERHA – In our efforts to eradicate illegal firearms and make our communities safer, the SAPS in Nelson Mandela Bay District are making significant strides in the proliferation of firearms. Our SAPS members displayed commitment and dedication and squeezed the space of criminals during the week. A total of 27 firearms and ammunition were recovered in unrelated incidents. To highlight a few of the successes on Tuesday, 17 October 2023 at approximately 22:40, SAPS Kwazakele members followed … [Read more...] about 27 Firearms Recovered
Gqeberha Carjackers Nabbed in Record Time
Collaboration between the Gqeberha Flying Squad and SAPS Walmer members resulted in the swift recovery of three hijacked vehicles and the apprehension of four suspects on Saturday night. The suspects were arrested within an incredibly short space of time in Gqeberha. It is alleged that at about 23:30, Flying Squad members responded to a tracker alert of an Isuzu bakkie that was hijacked in New Brighton. The bakkie was recovered abandoned in Gqamlana Street in New Brighton. With the … [Read more...] about Gqeberha Carjackers Nabbed in Record Time
RIP Ryno Plaatjies
The Gqeberha Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the apparent assassination of a 51-year-old man in Booysens Park on Friday.Police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, said Ryno Plaatjies was shot dead in his car outside a Primary School where he dropped off his daughter, who is a student teacher. “As she was entering the school, multiple shots were fired,” she said. Janse Van Rensburg said according to information two suspects from a white Ford Bantam … [Read more...] about RIP Ryno Plaatjies
NMB Crime Crackdown
Nelson Mandela Bay District SAPS Commissioner, Major General Vuyisile Ncata, has commended the men and women in blue following significant arrests and confiscations that were recently made. In a statement, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape said the relentless crackdown on criminals sends a strong message that illegal activities will not be tolerated. This as SAPS Humewood arrested a 20-year-old suspect allegedly involved in a business robbery at 12:06 in Govan … [Read more...] about NMB Crime Crackdown
Breakthrough In Chatty Triple Murder
GQEBERHA - The diligence of the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation (Gang Investigation) in tracking the suspects involved in the brutal murders of Christopher Mentoor (28), Darren Aphew (29) and Winston Clarke (30) on Tuesday 8 August 2023, in Booysens Park paid off when three suspects were arrested. It is alleged on Friday 11 August 2023 the investigation team conducted several suspect raiding operations within the areas of Extention 21, Bethelsdorp, where they arrested three suspects … [Read more...] about Breakthrough In Chatty Triple Murder
Mother and daughter perish in Motherwell fire
GQEBERHA - Police have opened an inquest docket following the deaths of a mother and daughter who perished in a shack fire early this morning, 13 August 2023 in NU12, Motherwell. It is alleged that at about 00:01, in Nkonjane Street, NU12, Motherwell, witnesses claimed that two children aged 15 and 18-years-old were sleeping in the flat at the back of the main house. A candle was used inside the flat and just after midnight the mother who was not in the flat at the time, noticed the flat was … [Read more...] about Mother and daughter perish in Motherwell fire
Coega and Swartkops SAPS Partnership
As part of ongoing commitments to promote safety and security in and around the Coega Special Economic Zone, the Coega Development Corporation, last week, signed a Memorandum and Understanding (MoU) with the South African Police Service (SAPS Swartkops) at the Coega Business Centre in Gqeberha. The ceremony included the launch of the SAPS Swartkops Excellence Awards, whereby SAPS officers were recognised for their contribution to the fight against crime across the precinct. “We want to foster … [Read more...] about Coega and Swartkops SAPS Partnership
Sanctor: Another Gqeberha Bakery Closed by Law Enforcement
EASTERN CAPE - Gqeberha Border Policing members together with the Environmental Health Department, brand agents and the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) shut down another bakery in Sanctor yesterday morning, 26 July 2023, due to unhygienic conditions. It is alleged that the Environmental Health department received a tip-off of the unhygienic and filthy operation in which bread was baked at this facility. At about 10:00, with the assistance of Gqeberha Border Policing, … [Read more...] about Sanctor: Another Gqeberha Bakery Closed by Law Enforcement
Off Duty NIU Members Make Arrest Whilst Training
GQEBERHA - In a remarkable display of vigilance and professionalism, off duty SAPS National Intervention Unit (NIU) members intervened swiftly when they heard the sound of gunshots while training at St George’s beach early yesterday evening, 25 July 2023. It is alleged that on Tuesday 25 July 2023, at approximately 17:10, the four officers on hearing the shots ran towards the parking area where they saw an unknown man being robbed by two suspects. The members intervened and with the … [Read more...] about Off Duty NIU Members Make Arrest Whilst Training
Kwazakele Police Arrest Armed Alleged Hijacking Suspect
GQEBERHA - Immediate activation of information led to the arrest of an alleged hijacking suspect, the recovery of a hijacked vehicle as well as the confiscation of a prohibited firearm in Kwazakele on Tuesday, 25 July 2025. It is alleged that at approximately 12:35 on abovementioned date, SAPS Kwazakele task team members followed up on information of a hijacked red Toyota Tazz travelling on the M17 towards Daku Road. The members entered the M17 from Boxongo Street and identified the vehicle … [Read more...] about Kwazakele Police Arrest Armed Alleged Hijacking Suspect
Police Seek Communities’ Assistance To Identify Burnt Body
GQEBERHA - SAPS Humewood detectives are seeking the community's assistance with any information relating to the disappearance and possible death of a Gqeberha woman whose body was found in bushes on Tuesday, 25 July 2023. It is alleged that on Sunday, 23 July 2023, Ayanda Dupa-Emenaha, aged 35-year-old left her work at 17:30 and dropped off a co-worker in Rink Street. She indicated to her friend that she was going to Westborne Road before going home however she never arrived home. Her … [Read more...] about Police Seek Communities’ Assistance To Identify Burnt Body
New Brighton Insurance Claim ‘Hit’ Suspects Arrested
GQEBERHA - Insurance fraud, including carrying out ‘hit’ murders for insurance claims, is a serious problem that has severe consequences for society, insurers and the victims involved. Thorough investigation by the Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes resulted in the arrest of two suspects allegedly involved in the murder of Lonwabo Mbixane (35) in April 2023. It is alleged that at about 22:40, Mbixane was outside a house in Avenue B in New Brighton with one other person when he was fatally … [Read more...] about New Brighton Insurance Claim ‘Hit’ Suspects Arrested
Dashboard Camera Assists in Arrests
GQEBERHA - Two suspects, one a company driver were arrested by SAPS Mount Road detectives for the alleged theft of a company truck loaded with food to the value of R400 000. It is alleged that on 4 July 2023 at about 02:00, the driver Xolisa Matshotyana, 33-years-old was off duty when he went to the company warehouse in Deal Party and drove off with a loaded truck. The contents of the truck was offloaded at a premises in Rise Road in Deal Party and driven back to the warehouse. On 06 July … [Read more...] about Dashboard Camera Assists in Arrests
