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Police are searching for two men who disappeared after the alleged killing of eight people in Zandspruit, Honeydew

GAUTENG – Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for a man known as Mali Dube who is suspected to be involved in the murder of eight people and the attempted murder one person in Zandspruit, Honeydew, on the 19 May 2021. Police are also looking for Joshua Given Mabodze who can help the police in the investigation of the same murder, attempted murder and kidnapping case.

Since the incident happened the two wanted people have not been seen in Zandspruit, police are calling for anyone who might have seen these two people to contact the nearest police station or call crime stop number 08600 10111 or download my SAPS App and give information without mentioning your name.

One of the victims is still in hospital.

Source: South African Police Service

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Rustenburg police station temporarily closed for decontamination due to covid-19 positive case

All communities being serviced by the Rustenburg police station are advised that the police station’s Community Service Centre (CSC) is currently closed due to members having tested positive for Covid-19.

The CSC will now be operating from a mobile truck, placed at a parking lot in front of the police station.

The old police station contacts are not working, but the station can be reached on the following numbers:

0609875487

0824162213

0726384833

The CSC is currently undergoing decontamination, while members that have come in contact with the infected members are undergoing screening and testing.

The CSC will again be fully operational on Sunday, 13 June 2021.06.11

Source: South African Police Service

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Former BCM Municipal official and the alleged corruptor appear in court

EASTERN CAPE – Xolelwa Mbusi (44) a former Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality cashier at NU3 Mdantsane Municipal Rent office and Daluxolo Ndwangu(49) a resident at NU2 Mdantsane appeared at Mdantsane Magistrate court on 10 June 2021 for alleged charges of corruption.

It is alleged that in 2018, Ndwangu after buying a house in Mdantsane NU2 discovered that the house was sold to him with rates debt of R100 000. He is said to have gone to make an enquiry with the intention of making suitable arrangements.

It is further alleged that during the enquiry, Xolelwa Mbusi informed Ndwangu that the account was handed over to the lawyers but could assist with clearing the account on the system provided Ndwangu paid her an amount of R50 000 of which Ndwangu subdued to the enticement.

It is said that the duo went to the nearest Capitec Bank branch for Ndwangu to transfer the money into Mbusi’s bank account.

It is reported that after some time Ndwangu realised that the account had not been cleared by the official as agreed upon but instead the debt was escalating. Ndwangu is said to have contacted Mbusi who failed to cooperate and at a later stage ended up being unreachable.

Ndwangu lodged a complaint with the East London Serious Corruption Investigation team for probing. On finalisation of the investigations, warrants of arrests were issued for both the alleged Ndwangu and Mbusi hence their arrest on 10 June 2021.

The duo made their appearance at Mdantsane Magistrate Court immediately after the arrest where they got released on R2000 00 bail each and the matter is remanded for 18 August 2021 to set a trial date.

Source: South African Police Service

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Vehicle sales Facebook scammer convicted

FREE STATE – Marius Smit (27) appeared before the Bloemfontein Regional Court on Thursday, 10 June 2021 where he was convicted and sentenced for fraud.

His conviction originates from an incident which took place on Wednesday, 3 July 2019 where Hawks’ Communication Services Bloemfontein received information about the fraudulent advertising of vehicles for sales on Facebook. It is alleged that Smit requested deposit from interested buyers for fuel money or delivery money of the vehicle. The victims will then deposit the money by means of ewallet or money market transfers. Smit will then withdraw the money and not deliver the vehicles to the victims as agreed.

A disruptive operation was then conducted by members of the Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in Bloemfontein together with Hawks’ Communication Services where Smit was traced and arrested in Botshabelo while he was withdrawing the money at an ATM. Smit appeared in court on several occasions culminating to his recent conviction.

The court sentenced Smit to 3 years direct imprisonment.

Source: South African Police Service

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NICD confirms third wave as infections continue to soar

South Africa on Thursday logged 9 149 new COVID-19 cases, which represents a 15.7% positivity testing rate.

According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), figures from the past seven days show that South Africa is now experiencing the third wave.

“South Africa technically entered the third wave today as the national seven-day moving average incidence of 5 959 cases, which now exceeds the new wave threshold, as defined by the Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC),” the NICD said on Thursday.

The MAC, which provides recommendations on managing the COVID-19 pandemic, defines the new wave seven-day moving average threshold as 30% of the peak incidence of the previous wave.

The majority of the new infections are from Gauteng, with 5 597 cases (61%), followed by the Western Cape with 932 (10%).

This brings the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases to 1 722 086 since the outbreak.

The NICD also observed an increase of 844 admissions, pushing the total to 7 300 patients in health institutions across the country.

An additional 127 in-hospital deaths were reported in the past 24 hours.

The data is based on the 12 044 072 tests conducted, 58 322 of which were done since the last reporting cycle.

To date, 1 619 011 people have been vaccinated in South Africa.

According to the World Health Organisation, as of 10 June 2021, there have been 174 061 995 confirmed global cases, 3 758 560 deaths and 2 156 384 616 administered vaccine doses.

Source: South African Government News Agency

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President Ramaphosa participates in G7 Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Cornwall in the United Kingdom.

The summit starts today and ends on Sunday.

President Ramaphosa will attend this gathering at the invitation of British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.

The summit brings together leaders to discuss efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic and create a greener and more prosperous future for all.

President Ramaphosa has been invited in recognition of South Africa’s leadership role on the continent and globally in the fight against the pandemic, including championing vaccine equity within and between nations.

The President’s working visit to the United Kingdom affords South Africa and the host country an opportunity to deepen the strong ties that characterise their bilateral relations.

South Africa has also been invited for its role as co-chair of the ACT-Accelerator Facilitation Council, which aims to expedite research, manufacturing and equitable distribution of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics across the world.

President Ramaphosa and his counterparts will deliberate on proposals formulated during ministerial talks in the lead-up to the leaders’ summit.

The President will participate in three working sessions on Health, Open Societies and Economies, and Climate and Nature.

The summit will allow South Africa to push for a swift international response to COVID-19 that enables the equitable and affordable access of COVID-19 vaccines and medical supplies.

Such a response should include financial support from wealthy countries for the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator (ACT-A) and the adoption of a Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver at the World Trade Organisation.

On the issue of climate change, South Africa will argue for a global commitment to a just transition for developing economies and significantly scaled-up support for adaptation and implementation support.

President Ramaphosa is accompanied by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor.

Source: South African Government News Agency