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GQERBERHA – Team work and immediate follow up on information led to the successful arrest of five alleged hijacking suspects and the recovery of suspected stolen property, only a few days after the hijacking was reported.

It is alleged that on Friday 4/06 at approximately 23:55 at NU 2, Motherwell the driver of a courier truck was on route to East London when he was forced to stop when a bakkie overtook him and stopped in front of him. He was confronted by five armed suspects who instructed him not to resist. They drove the truck towards Swartkops River where they dropped the driver off.

A case of Hijacking was reported at SAPS Kwazakele. During the investigation members from Gqerberha Flying Squad were tasked to follow up on information.

On Wednesday 9/06 at approximately 02:00 information led the members to Marine Drive, Summerstrand where they noticed four suspicious vehicles at the beach braai area. As the members approached the vehicles one Quantum minibus managed to speed away, however three vehicles, a Toyota corolla, Toyota Hilux and a Mazda 323 were blocked in. The members managed to arrest five suspects aged between 32 and 47. During the searched of the vehicles the members recovered a cell phone signal jammer, a chrome licensed 9mm firearm with one magazine and ammunition and various types of medical supplies with an estimated value or R700 000.00.

All three vehicles were confiscated and impounded for further investigation. Although the suspects have been found in possession of the stolen goods, further investigation is still being conducted to establish possible links to the hijacking of the courier truck.

The suspects were charged for possession of suspected stolen property and will appear in the Gqeberha Magistrate Court on Friday 11/06.

Acting District Commissioner, Brig Thandiswa Kupiso applauded the excellent efforts of the members who acted on the information received. “The effective coordination of accurate information and swift intervention were instrumental in the arrests and recovery of the stolen goods. All those involved are commended for the breakthrough and the step closer for SAPS to combat and prevent further hijackings in the city,” added Brig Kupiso.

Source: South African Police Service

DESPATCH – The Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Uitenhage is urgently seeking the community’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old girl who went missing on Friday, 4 June 2021. Isha Abrahams, who is residing at the Oosterland Youth Centre, Berg Street, Despatch, attended school at Gamble Street Secondary School, Jubilee Park, Kariega during the day, but never returned to the Youth Centre.

Isha was cladded in school uniform at the time of her disappearance. She is about 1,6m tall and weight 56kg.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact the investigating officer, Detective Constable Ntombeqaya April on 072 732 4809, SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111, Crime Line sms 32211 or contact the nearest police station.

Source: South African Police Service

VUWANI – A joint rural crime awareness campaign was conducted by the Vuwani SAPS, the Departments of Transport and Community Safety and Agriculture on Wednesday 09 June 2021 at Vuwani Fire Brigade hall.

Communication officer, Captain Elias Chipangana spearheaded the campaign in company of Community Policing Forum (CPF) Chairperson, Mrs Girly Sadiki and other stakeholders.

Social crime prevention coordinator, Warrant Officer Mushungwa hinted the community about brand marking of livestock and methods to prevent stock theft.

In addition, Mrs Tlou Mabala representing the Department of Transport and Community Safety cautioned everyone about road fatalities that are caused by stray animals. Furthermore, the Department of Agriculture official, Mr Avhatakali Mafame highlighted was also afforded the opportunity to advice the masses about animals’ health and meat safety.

Lastly, National Prosecution Authority (NPA) official, Mr Erick Shibambu explained the procedure of bail conditions that are granted by the Magistrate’s courts.

Source: South African Police Service

CACAD – Perpetrators of serial crimes against defenseless victims whom they manipulated and brainwash continue to get hefty sentencing in different areas in Eastern Cape. Simpiwe Mehlo (26) was found guilty and was sentenced to undergo double life sentence on Tuesday 08 June 2021. The sentence will not run concurrently.

The sentence follows an incident that happened in January 2016 while the 16-year-old survivor was attending traditional ceremony at Gqebenya Administrative Area. She was allegedly grabbed by the suspect and dragged to his house where he raped her until the following day.

The rapes continued for several times until the victim reported the matter to her sister and a case of rape was opened. The docket was assigned to Detective Sgt Yongama Mkabile who took many hours investigating and collected evidence until the case was finalized.

Acting District Commissioner Brigadier Pumla Mavuka encouraged rape victims to immediately report rape attacks to the police or immediate family so evidence can be collected and perpetrators be brought to book. He also congratulated the member.

Source: South African Police Service

POLOKWANE – The police in Tshilwavhusikhu outside Louis Trichardt have launched a manhunt for the suspects who, last night at about 21h45 allegedly torched five houses at Ravele village.

Preliminary police investigations revealed that this incident of mob justice could be linked to the murders that were previously committed in the area but the suspects in these cases have already been arrested.

The Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has strongly condemned these incidents of mob justice and has directed the police to hunt down the suspects and bring them to book.

Anyone with information is requested to contact the Station Commander Lieutenant Colonel Maphefo Machaba on 082 461 7163 or the Crime Stop number 0860010111

Source: South African Police Service

MAAKE – The South African Police Service in Maake outside Tzaneen need assistance from members of the community in locating a 15-year-old girl, Bongani Modjadji Maake from Callies Village who reportedly went missing on Sunday 06 June 2021.

The victim’s mother alleges that she left her at home with her cousin in the afternoon and when she returned, her daughter was nowhere to be found.

The victim’s cousin told her that she went out running without telling anyone about her destination. At about 21:00, the teenager called her mother and told her that she is at Pulaneng village and promised that she will come back the next day on Monday 07 June 2020.

The teenager never returned home and her cellphone is on voicemail. Attempts to locate the victim at friends and surrounding areas were not fruitful.

There is no clear description of the type of clothes the victim was wearing at the time of her disappearance.

Anyone with information that can assist to reunite the missing teenager with her family should contact Investigating Officer, Sergeant Rakgoale on 0714814540 or crime stop number 0860010111 or nearest police or MySAPSApp.

Source: South African Police Service