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Provincial Commissioner applauds members for arresting a suspect with unlicensed firearm

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

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Police launch search operation for a missing 03-year-old boy

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

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Ethekwini operation nets more than 60 arrests for various crimes

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

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SAPS Boksburg North members recover four unlicensed firearms during a routine compliance inspection at a security company

GAUTENG – Members of SAPS Boksburg North recovered four unlicensed firearms and arrested three men yesterday, 04 March 2022 during a routine compliance inspection at a local security company.

A preliminary report suggests two designated firearm officials (DFOs) of SAPS Boksburg North visited a security company to conduct a compliance inspection.

The inspection revealed that two guards were found in possession of firearms without the required permits to possess a firearm and ammunition.

Another guard was seen allegedly trying to dispose of a firearm, but the police officials swiftly acted and established that the firearm was also not licensed. The third guard was subsequently then also arrested.

The police officials arrested three security guards and seized four firearms at the security company.

The Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 par 20(7) (a) and (b) clearly stipulates “The holder of a licence issued in terms of this Act must, at the request of a police official produce for inspection any firearm or ammunition in its possession or under its control”.

Source: South African Police Service

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Police Minister calls on men to put more effort in preventing Gender Based Violence

THOHOYANDOU – The Police Minister General Bheki Cele has encouraged men to speak out and put more effort in ensuring that women and children feel safe by acting against Gender Based Violence.

The Minister highlighted this during a conference against Gender Based Violence held at Makwarela Community Hall in Thohoyandou under Vhembe District today, 05 March 2022, hosted by Real Man Foundation (NGO).

The foundation has positioned itself as a champion in fighting against rape and gender based violence which has proven that the majority of those violence are committed by men. The South African Police Service Men for Change and Women’s Network Forums in Limpopo, continue to actively play a significant role in aligning themselves with programmes for the elimination of Gender Based Violence and Femicide in partnership with other relevant stakeholders including NGOs to champion these issues.

The Minister was joined by MEC of Social Development Mme Kakareng Rakgoale, Acting Mayor of Thulamela Municipality Cllr SC Kwinda, Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola, Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Major General Jan Scheepers, District Commissioner of Vhembe Major General Eddie van der Walt, Provincial Head Crime Registar Brigadier Josephine Molema, Provincial Women’s Network Champion Brigadier Marry Mashila, Thohoyandou Station Commander Brigadier Leshoaneng Isaac Montjane,Provincial Men for Change Champion Lieutenant Colonel Remmonejesu Sekgotha and other police officers from the Provincial Office and District.

The Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lieutenant General Fannie Masemola, urged men to do introspection, be good leaders of the society and help to create a safer environment for women and children. Brigadier Molemo then presented the Provincial Crime Statistics for 2021/2022 quarter and Thohoyandou is still among the stations which recorded the highest increase in community reported crimes and contact crimes

Delivering his keynote address, the Minister said this crime picture can still change if the community stands together and say “No to Men/Women and Child Abuse”. General then appealed to men to groom children to be better people when they grow up and said men must come forward and speak about their frustrations and stop taking them out on their partners and children.

“We have identified some of the root causes of this violence such as drugs and alcohol and we must deal with them head on, starting with the drug lords and illegal shebeens. We also have the responsibility to revive community crime based structures such as the CPF and Neighbourhood watch and encourage our community to participate and work closely with the police. Police officers must protect community members who are providing information about criminal activities and they should not let the society loose hope by turning them away when they need help, Concluded General Bheki Cele.

The event was also supported by local pastors, HPCSA CEO Professor Nevhutada, Kruger National Park spokesperson Dr Mabasa, Black Leopard Chairperson Mr David Thidiela,

local social workers, traditional leaders and other stakeholders.

Source: South African Police Service

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Cameroon Urges Civilians Not to Flee After Separatist Bomb Kills 7

YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Cameroon has sent military and senior civilian officials to ask residents not to flee from Ekondo Titi, an English-speaking western town where anglophone separatists this week killed seven people, including the most senior administrative official, the mayor and traditional ruler. The government says hundreds of civilians are fleeing to safer locations.

In a video, armed men identifying themselves as Ndian warriors brandish assault rifles and pledge total allegiance to what they say is their fight for the independence of Cameroon’s English-speaking western regions.

In the video, widely circulated on social media platforms including Facebook and WhatsApp, they display two assault rifles, an undisclosed amount of money and Cameroonian military uniforms.

They say the rifles, money and uniforms belonged to Cameroonian military and government officials they killed Wednesday in Ekondo Titi — a district in Ndian, an administrative unit in Cameroon’s English-speaking South-West region.

The main speaker in the video claims to be field marshal of anglophone separatists. He says fighters are developing a new modus operandi in their battle to achieve independence for Cameroon’s English-speaking western regions.

He says besides eliminating government troops, fighters have decided to target and kill all civilian workers representing Cameroon’s central government in the English-speaking western regions. He says those posted by the central government in Yaoundé should resign or refuse to work in English-speaking towns and villages.

Cameroon’s military said the video is that of fighters who killed seven people and government troops in Ekondo Titi this week.

A government release read Friday on Cameroon state radio, CRTV, said Paul Timothee Aboloa, highest government official and representative of President Paul Biya in Ekondo Titi, was among the officials killed by fighters.

The release said Nanji Kenneth, mayor of Ekondo Titi, and Ebeku William, the Ekondo Titi president of Cameroon’s ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement party, also died.

The Cameroon government Friday said hundreds of civilians, especially government workers, have escaped from Ekondo Titi since Wednesday’s separatist bomb attack.

Bernard Okallia Bilai is the governor of the South-West region, where Ekondo Titi is located. He said he was sent to Ekondo Titi on Friday to ask frightened residents to stop fleeing. Bilai spoke via a messaging app.

He said he is at the head of a delegation of top government and military officials, politicians and clerics sent to Ekondo Titi by Biya. He said the delegation is telling people of Ekondo Titi who are going through terrifying moments that Biya and government troops will crush separatists who do not surrender.

Bilai said civilians should be vigilant and report suspects and strange people in the towns and villages to government troops or administrative officials.

Officials reported in November that a separatist attack on a school in Ekondo Titi killed four students and a teacher. Hundreds of teachers and students stopped going to school.

Timothe Abolo, before he died in Wednesday’s attack, said enough security measures had been taken to protect schools, teachers, students and government workers from further attack.

Source: Voice of America