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POTCHEFSTROOM – Blessed King Ibu (35) and Marokolotso Mohadi (33) are expected to re-appear in the Potchefstroom Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 10 March 2022, for possession of and dealing in drugs.

The pair was apprehended by Potchefstroom Flying Squad Unit members at about 01:57 on Thursday, 03 March 2022, on the N12 road. The members were doing routine crime prevention patrols on the N12 when they spotted a suspicious grey Volkswagen Polo vehicle driven recklessly from Johannesburg to Potchefstroom direction. They tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver accelerated and skipped red robots. Thus, the police chased the said vehicle until it was cornered near a filling station on the N12. The vehicle was searched and the police found plastic bags containing lots of mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R175 000-00, which Ibu and Mohadi could not account for. The accused who were allegedly travelling to their dwelling in Stilfontein at the time of the arrest, were also charged for reckless and negligent driving. They have since made their first appearance before the Potchefstroom Magistrate’ Court on Friday, 04 March 2022.

Investigation into the matter continues

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, applauded the Potchefstroom Flying Squad Unit members for their vigilance and team work that led to the arrest and seizure of the drugs. He pointed out that criminals will not be allowed to do as they please in the province and that those who perpetrate crime including drug trafficking, will be dealt with harshly.

Source: South African Police Service

NELSPRUIT – The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has applauded members of the police from Mhala for arresting a 35-year-old male suspect with a firearm. The man was apprehended this morning, Saturday 05 March 2022 at White City near Bushbuckridge.

According to the report, the SAPS members received details through the Intelligence structure of the police about a man who was in possession of a firearm. The team operationalised the said information at around 10h30 am and proceeded to a certain house where they found the man. Upon arrival the astute members then searched him and discovered that he was in possession of unlicensed firearm with a magazine. Police also noticed that the serial number of the 9mm pistol was filled off and the man was immediately arrested as well as charged for possession of unlicensed firearm. The firearm will undergo some forensic tests and police cannot rule out the possibility of adding more charges to the suspect in relation to the seized firearm. He may also be linked to other crimes committed elsewhere

The suspect is expected to appear before the Mhala Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 07 March 2022 facing the said charges.

The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has further reiterated the commitment of the SAPS in the province to confiscate all firearms in the wrong hands. “Illegal firearms contribute a lot to violent crimes more specifically on robberies and murders hence we are moving with speed in taking back those guns. This is a job well” commented the General.

Source: South African Police Service

RITAVI – The Police in Ritavi outside Tzaneen under Mopani District have launched a search operation for a 3-year-old boy, Nkoka Mhlarhi of Khujwana Ntwanano next to Shikhati primary school. He was reportedly last seen today, 05 March 2022 at about 08:20 in the morning.

According to the boy’s grandmother, the child was playing with his elder brother aged 07 in the house when he mysteriously disappeared. Immediately after the family realised that the child was missing, they started to search for him but could not find him and that’s when they notified the police.

When he disappeared, he was wearing a purple vest, red shorts and black Nike sandals. A search was conducted at his relatives and neighbours without success.

Anyone with information that can assist may contact Ritavi Police Station on 0798906460, Crime Stop number 08600101111or the nearest police station or MySAPSApp.

The Police investigations are still continuing.

Source: South African Police Service

DURBAN – A multi-disciplinary operation was conducted in the Ethekwini District policing areas last night until the early hours of this morning targeting crime hotspots in the district.

Despite the heavy rainfall, the team comprising of police officers from various stations in the Ethekwini District, Metro police and Correctional Services joined forces in the fight against crime and arrest offenders who absconded on their parole as well as wanted suspects.

A total of 61 suspects were arrested for various crimes such as murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, fraud, carjacking, robbery, arson, theft, assault, resisting arrest as well as other crimes. Stop and searches were conducted and traffic fines were issued to those who failed to adhere to the National Traffic Act. Foot patrols were also conducted.

A suspect was arrested on Dr Pixley Ka Seme Street after he was found in unlawful possession of a firearm and 18 rounds of ammunition whilst another was nabbed in possession of 10 rounds of ammunition. All the arrested suspects will appear before court on Monday, 7 March 2022.

Source: South African Police Service