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The police at Bushbuckridge have launched a manhunt for suspects following an incident in which a man’s body was found by a Shepard in the bushes at Dwarsloop near Bushbuckridge on Saturday, 19 March 2022 around 16h00.

According to the report, on the said day the Shepard alerted the authorities after the gruesome discovery where upon their arrival, the man was certified dead by the paramedics. The man’s body was reportedly found hand-tied to a tree and was in a state of decomposition when he was found. Subsequently police at Bushbuckridge opened a murder case hence the manhunt. The motive for the killing is unknown at this stage.

The man is believed to be in his 30’s and has not been identified as yet.

The police urge members of the public who are in sought of a family member or anyone with information that can assist in locating the man’s family to contact Lieutenant Colonel Elizabeth Bhiya at 0726377947 or call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. Alternatively they can send information via MYSAPSAPP. All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

Source: South African Police Service

Members of SAPS Diepsloot arrested three suspects in two separate incidents in Diepsloot over this weekend and recovered two unlicensed firearms with ammunition.

A 23-year-old suspect was arrested on Friday night, 18 March 2022 for possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition following a stop and search.

In another incident, members of SAPS Diepsloot arrested two 34-year-old suspects along Ingonyama Street Diepsloot Ext 2 earlier today, 20 March 2022. The SAPS members were reportedly out on a routine crime prevention patrol when they noticed a suspicious looking vehicle with two occupants. A search led the members to recover an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

The suspects are expected to appear before the Randburg Magistrates’ Court soon.

Source: South African Police Service

Members of SAPS Midrand arrested two suspects in Glen Austin on Sunday, March 2022 and recovered a stolen truck.

The truck was reportedly stolen in Randfontein where after a Tracker signal was activated. Members of SAPS Midrand responded and proceeded to an address in Glen Austin as identified by Tracker.

The suspects were in the process of “stripping” the truck upon arrival of the police and fled in different directions. The SAPS members apprehended two suspects.

Further investigation revealed that the truck found in Glen Austin is positively linked to the truck reported stolen in Randfontein.

The suspects are expected to appear before court soon.

Source: South African Police Service

On Saturday, 19 March 2022 at about 15:00 three men between the ages of 29 and 42 were arrested at Magojaneng outside of Mothibistad for tampering with essential infrastructure.

After receiving a complaint from Vodacom about people busy tampering with a Vodacom tower, SAPS members of Mothibistad, Kuruman and Kuruman POP quickly responded to the complaint.

Upon further investigation at the scene, three male nationals were arrested after being found with housebreaking implements including a grinder, spanners, extension cords, a battery and fire extinguishers, etc.

A white Ford Ranger double cap was also seized as it is believed to have been utilized in the commission of a crime.

The Acting JTG District Commander, Brigadier Johnny Besnaar commended the members for their swift reaction which led to the arrests and confiscations.

All three suspects will appear in the Mothibistad magistrate Court on Tuesday, 22 March 2022 on charges of tampering with essential infrastructure.

Source: South African Police Service

The Warrenton SAPS Crime Prevention (A-Relief), Jan Kempdorp and Pampierstad Crime Prevention members conducted a joint operation on Saturday, 19 March 2022.

The team followed up on information and pounced on eight males in a shack in Ikhutseng, Warrenton.

Police searched and found an antique toy gun, 7 rounds of ammunition in a magazine, Tik and Mandrax worth R600.

The suspects between 18 and 47-years-old will be appearing in the Warrenton Court on charges of illegal possession of ammunition, dangerous weapons and drugs. The investigation continues.

Source: South African Police Service

Two male suspects, aged 19 and 22 respectively were arrested by Mothibistad SAPS members on Sunday, 20 March 2022 at about 05:00 at Seven Miles village for car hijacking.

According to information, the male victim reported the incident at the Mothibistad police station and alleged that his Polo vehicle was hijacked by three male persons.

As members were at Seven Miles they saw a Polo vehicle fitting the description as per the complaint with three occupants.

After noticing the police, the Polo sped off and a car chase ensued.

The driver lost control and hit a wall.

All suspects fled on foot but police managed to arrest two of the three suspects. Police are still searching for the third suspect.

Brigadier Johnny Besnaar, the Acting District Commander of JTG applauded Mothibistad SAPS members for their vigilance alertness in apprehending the suspects.

The two suspects will appear in the Mothibistad Magistrates Court soon on charge of car hijacking.

Source: South African Police Service