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Woman to appear in Oudtshoorn court for Mandrax and stolen IT equipment

WESTERN CAPE – Concerted efforts by vigilant members attached to Dysselsdorp SAPS resulted in the arrests of a 46-year-old woman after an amount of 1030 Mandrax tablets to the estimated value of R61 800-00, destined for local distribution as well as suspected stolen IT property were found at her home.

Yesterday members acted on information received, obtained a search warrant and pounced on a residence situated at Heinz View C-block, in the hotspot area of Bokkraal, Dysselsdorp. With the search that ensued, members found 1030 Mandrax tablets concealed in a plastic wrap inside the house. Subsequent to the find, members who were assisted by the Neighbourhood watch members, arrested the suspect on the spot.

The suspect is scheduled to appear in the Oudtshoorn Magistrates’ court on Monday, 14 June 2021 on charges of possession of illegal drugs as well as possession of suspected stolen goods.

Source: South African Police Service

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South Africa’s National Police Commissioner to take over the reigns as Chairperson of SARPCCO

The South African Police Service (SAPS) National Police Commissioner, General Khehla John Sitole will in a virtual sitting be appointed as the Chairperson of the Southern African Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organisation (SARPCCO) for the coming year.

The appointment will be marked by a ceremonial handing over of the Sword of Command from the outgoing Botswana Chief of Police to General Sitole.

SARPCCO was established in 1995 for police forces to combine resources and expertise in fighting transnational crime in Southern Africa. SARPCCO has been able to develop a comprehensive approach in terms of regional policing through the cooperative engagement of member countries such as joint cross-border operations, joint training, harmonisation of legislation, and the sharing of good practices.

The member countries that will be taking part in the virtual event are South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Namibia, DRC, Lesotho, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, Mauritius, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.

Source: South African Police Service

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Two suspects arrested for possession of suspected stolen copper cable and wires

BLOEMFONTEIN: Two suspects aged between 34 and 36 were arrested after they were found in possession of suspected stolen copper and wire cables.

On Saturday the 13 June 2021 at about 05:45, Constable Pule Mosehle and Mbongeni Zondi were busy with normal patrols in Orangesig Bloemfontein, when they received an information regarding a suspicious vehicle.

The two Constables followed information and spotted the identified white bakkie loaded with copper. Two suspects tried to flee when they spotted the police, but the operational ready members caught up with them.

Thet two were arrested and copper valued at about R350 000 was confiscated. They will appear in Bloemfontein Magistrate court for possession of suspected stolen copper and wire cables soon.

“Copper theft has a negative impact in our country and in our communities, hence it’s important for people to continue working with police in bringing to a halt this rampant increase of copper and cable wire thefts” said Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane.

Source: South African Police Service

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Suspect arrested after he was found with a stolen vehicle and firearms

DURBAN – Yesterday afternoon the Ekuvukeni Visible Policing members were monitoring the area of Hlathi No. 3 whereby a group of about 2000 people were digging the field looking for a diamond.

While they were monitoring an information of a robbery of a motor vehicle came in and the police officers proceeded to Limehill turn off and the driver tried to make u turn. A chase ensued and the driver of the bakkie abandoned the vehicle and tried to flee on foot but he was caught and arrested.

The vehicle was searched and a pistol with no serial number, one rifle and 16, R303 rounds of ammunitions and 47 rounds of shotgun ammunition were recovered.

There were two suspects inside the vehicle but the other one managed to run away. The motor vehicle was taken to Ladysmith pound and the suspect was taken to Ekuvukeni police station for further processing. He will appear before Escourt Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, 14 June 2021, facing possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunitions and also possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle charges.

Source: South African Police Service

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Suspect due in court for possession of unlicensed firearm

Police operations by the Provincial Integrated Task Team to ensure that offenders are brought to book in this province resulted in the arrest of a suspect.

During the early hours of this morning, a 43-year-old man was arrested at his Haraldry Avlonpark home in Mfuleni for being in possession of an unlicensed 9mm pistol.

The members were led to the address by a tip off which then prompted the search operation. Once charged the suspect is expected to make a court appearance in the Blue Downs Magistrate court on a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Source: South African Police Service

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Woman reportedly hacked to death in a domestic violence incident, suspect due to appear before court for murder

NELSPRUIT – A 24-year-old woman was reportedly hacked to death by her boyfriend in a domestic violence related incident which took place on Friday, 11 June 2021, at Hartebeeskop near Oshoek. As a result of this incident, a 33-year-old suspect is due to appear before the Eerstehoek Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, Monday 14 June 2021, in connection with her murder.

Reports indicate that a concerned citizen notified the police about a domestic violence incident in which a man was reportedly abusing his girlfriend at a certain house in the area. Upon the police arrival at the scene, they found the woman with severe multiple injuries lying in a pool of blood. She was unfortunately certified dead by paramedics. Police then registered a murder case and immediately launched a manhunt for the suspect. Their relentless efforts paid off as they managed to immediately make a breakthrough the same day, when they sniffed the suspect out of his hiding place at Dondonald near Elukwatini, hence the court appearance.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the woman was allegedly hacked by the suspect who then fled the scene thereafter. Police also discovered that on Thursday, 10 June 2021, the suspect was convicted by the court in a business burglary case where he received a suspended sentence.

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General Thulani Phahla has strongly condemned the incident in which this woman died. General Phahla has called on people to refrain from using violence in order to resolve domestic issues. “Gender-Based-Violence can never be condoned as a normal behaviour in our society or something to be emulated. Those who grew up in violent family setup where violence was the order of the day, should urgently get professional help before it is too late, “remarked General Phahla.

Source: South African Police Service