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Off-duty policeman killed at construction site in Khayelitsha, allegedly stealing bricks, and two accomplices arrested

CAPE TOWN – Harare police on patrol in the area in the early hours of Monday morning came across a light delivery vehicle loading bricks at a construction site. As they approached the vehicle, four suspects fled. Police managed to arrest two suspects assisted by security guards who were on site. As they were busy loading the arrested suspects into the police van, police came under fire. They returned fire.

The gunman was hit. He was taken to hospital where he died. It later transpired he was an off-duty police official attached to the Khayelitsha Tactical Response Team.

The Independent Police Investigation Directorate was informed.

Further investigations led the police to the home of the deceased where a generator stolen in a business robbery in the area was found. It was also discovered that the firearm used by the deceased to fire shots at the police was a service pistol registered in his name. The vehicle that was loading bricks at the construction site belonged to the deceased.

Western Cape Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Thembisile Patekile has decried the involvement of police officials in crime. “Not only do they tarnish the name of the SAPS but their actions strain relations between police and communities”, says Major General Patekile. He vowed to root out bad apples within Western Cape SAPS.

Source: South African Police Service

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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