Category: General

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

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

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

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

WESTERN CAPE – Criminals in this province can run but they cannot hide for long as police members will make sure that they are brought before a court of law.

Members of Lwandle police were busy with patrols yesterday when they received information about a vehicle transporting abalone from Hermanus that was destined for Cape Town. At about 14:15 a white Mercedes Benz was stopped and searched on Vulindlela Road in Lwandle when eight bags containing a total of 855 units of abalone worth an estimated street value of R1,200 000-00 were confiscated.

A 25 year old man was arrested and detained. Once charged he is expected to make his court appearance in the Strand Magistrate court on a charge of illegal transporting and possession of abalone.

In an unrelated case in the early hours of this morning Flying S quad members were busy with patrols on Valhalla Drive when they spotted a vehicle that was involved in a robbery in Bellville on Thursday. The vehicle was brought to a halt and both occupants aged 31 and 34 years old respectively were arrested and detained. Once charged both suspects are expected to make a court appearance in the Bellville Magistrate court.

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