Category: General

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

A 37-year-old male suspect was arrested after he was found with ten live sheep.

At approximately 04:30 East London Crime Centre members was patrolling in Quigney when they spotted a suspicious vehicle parked outside the hotel in Quigney. As the van stopped two male suspects jumped out of the vehicle.

The members gave chase and called for backup. East London Crime Prevention members responded and the crime Centre members managed to arrest a 37-year-old male suspect.

Upon searching the vehicle the members found five sheep on the back seat of the vehicle and five in the boot.

The suspect was arrested and will be detained for Possession of suspected stolen stock.

The vehicle that was utilised to commit crime was taken to camp 13 for further investigation. Stock theft unit has been summoned to the scene and the suspect will appear in the East London Magistrate court on 2021-06-14.

Source: South African Police Service

POTCHEFSTROOM – In a bid to curb transnational crime, police at Kopfontein Port of Entry arrested a 53-year old Petrus Toppies for possession of illicit cigarettes.

Members were busy with their daily duties on Tuesday, 08 June 2021 at about 17:00, when they pulled off a MAN truck to the search area. The truck which was pulling a trailer, was entering South Africa from Zambia via Botswana. Moreover, the driver who was alone in the truck, declared that he was transporting liquid molasses for cows.

Upon further investigation by the customs officials, the driver reportedly disclosed that the middle compartment of the trailer contained illicit cigarettes. The resultant search revealed that the trailer’s flank compartments contained liquid molasses while the middle one was filled with 355 Master Cases of Pacific Blue Cigarettes to the estimated value of R4 805 200.00.

The driver was immediately arrested and liquid molasses had to be drained out as it is not suitable for use in South Africa. The truck and cigarettes were ultimately confiscated.

Meanwhile, Toppies appeared before the Zeerust Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 11 June 2021. He was remanded in custody until Friday, 18 June 2021, for a formal bail application.

The case is investigated by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI).

The Acting Provincial Commissioner of North West, Major General Dintletse Molefe lauded members and Customs officials for their vigilance and cooperation that resulted in the arrest. She pointed out that illicit cigarettes trade affects the economy of the country and the police will deal harshly with those who perpetrate the crime.

Source: South African Police Service

FREE STATE – Sibusiso Alfred Migai (33), Sipho Joseph Mdlalose (38), Phindile Florence Mdlalose (28), Donald Vusumuzi Rammusi (32) and Magala Petros Mohapi (42), as well as Victor Mdlalose (67) appeared before the Fochville Magistrate Court on Friday, 11 June 2021 where they were facing charges of fraud and theft.

They were arrested on Wednesday, 09 June 2021 by a multidisciplinary team that swooped on various premises in Gauteng. The joint team traced and disrupted the criminal network responsible for large-scale pre-paid electricity fraud and theft.

Their arrests was effected during the first phase of the project driven investigation carried out by the Free State Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation team in concert with Eskom Investigators, Hawks Digital Forensic Investigation (DFI), Tactical Response Team (TRT), Public Order Policing (POP) as well as Local Criminal Record Centre (LCRC).

The case against the ghost vending accused has been postponed to Friday, 18 June 2021 for consultation and Friday, 25 June 2021 for formal bail applications.

Source: South African Police Service

LEVUBU- The South African Police Service in Levubu outside Thohoyandou seek information that can assist to find a missing woman aged 27, Shonisani Munyai from Ha Mashau Doli who went missing on Saturday 05 June 2021 in the morning.

She allegedly informed her brother that she is going to Thohoyandou and never came back. She was wearing a yellow jersey, black jeans and she was carrying a black handbag.

Police search operation was conducted at relatives and surrounding areas with no success.

Anyone with information can help find this missing woman may contact Detective Sergeant Christopher Tshivalo on 079 985 4586/015 583 7400 or the crime stop number 0860010111 or MYSAPSAPP.

Police investigations and search operation are still continuing.

Source: South African Police Service

CENTANE – The District Commissioner Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu and his senior management were paid of the mourners who went to pay their last respect to Sergeant Mbelani who was laid to rest today at Centane. He was fatally shot in the line of duty at Dutywa beginning of the month.

Mr Mbelani from the family described Nyameko as a disciplined person who loved his family, his job and a family man. It is unfortunate that he is living behind his parents, wife and kids

The Station Commander of Dutywa SAPS Lieutenant Colonel Mphetshethwa characterised Sergeant Mbelani as a go-getter who always ensured that the community of Dutywa is safe and secured. “The Dutywa community, together with SAPS family has lost a disciplined and humble police official.”

The District Commissioner Brigadier Ngangema Xakavu appreciated the family in assisting Sergeant Mbelani when he joined the men and women in blue (SAPS) in the fight against crime.

Sergeant Mbelani has 16 years of loyal service meaning he was dedicated to fighting crime in our country.

The SAPS Chaplain Warrant Officer (Rev) Ngcephe comforted the family and reminded them that in everything they must trust in God.

Mr Mbelani thanked the SAPS for being there from the day Nyameko was shot up until today. Your efforts, love and kindness didn’t go unnoticed, he added.

Source: South African Police Service