Category: General

NORTHERN CAPE – A 36-year-old suspect is expected to appear before the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court today for corruption.

The suspect was arrested on Tuesday, 01 June 2021 by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation team following a tipoff regarding an attempt to entice an Immigration Officer.

The suspect allegedly approached the official and offered a R2000-00 gratification for the release of his niece who was arrested for being in the country illegally. He was arrested soon after he had handed over the R2000-00 to the official.

Source: South African Police Service

WESTERN CAPE – Patrick Emeka Offor (49) pleaded guilty on charges of dealing in drugs and contravening the Immigration Act when he appeared at the Khayelitsha Priority Court on Monday, 31 May 2021.

He was subsequently sentenced to twelve (12) years imprisonment for dealing in drugs, of which four (4) years was suspended for five years. A further four (4) years sentence for contravening the Immigration Act was imposed on him, both sentences are said to run concurrently.

He was on 08 September 2020 arrested during a search and seizure operation conducted by the Hawks’ South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau team in Cape Town together with Crime Intelligence CI (Anti-Narcotics) and SAPS OPS Team. 12 kg of TIK with a street value of R3 million was found concealed in the wardrobe at the premises on Brand Street, Bellville South where a search warrant was executed.

Offor will effectively serve eight (8) years direct imprisonment, thereafter serving the sentence he will be deported.

Source: South African Police Service

DURBAN – The operations in the fight against stock theft in the province are still on-going.

This was followed by a multi-disciplinary operation that was conducted yesterday at Utrecht by the Zululand and Amajuba Stock Theft Task Team. The team was following up information regarding the cattle that were stolen at a farm in Utrecht. At total of 24 stolen cattle were found at the suspect’s homes in Utrecht.

The stolen cattle were positively identified by the lawful owner. It is alleged that the cattle were stolen earlier this year on different occasions at a farm in Utrecht. Five suspects aged between 31 and 44 were placed under arrest for stock theft yesterday after they were found in possession of stolen cattle. The suspects will appear before the Utrecht Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

Source: South African Police Service

DURBAN – It is alleged that on 28 August 2019 at 22:00, two brothers Mthoko Ndimande (22) and Sandile Ndimande (29) were kidnapped from their home at Mkhizwana area under Umsunduzi policing precinct.

Their bodies were found the following day with gunshot wounds on the body at Mngcweni area in Umsunduzi. Charges of murder were opened at Umsunduzi SAPS. Two suspects aged 31 and 37 were arrested last month for charges of murder. They appeared before the Camperdown Magistrates’ Court and were remanded in custody. The matter was adjourned to 12 July 2021.

The detectives from the Political Task Team are urging the community to assist in locating Cebo Gwala (27), Zisholo Shozi (36) and Khona Buthelezi (38) on the attached pictures. Their warrant of arrest was issued by the court. A reward of up to R10 000-00 is offered to anyone who might have information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the wanted suspects.

Anyone with information that will assist police to arrest the suspects can contact the investigating officer Sergeant Sithole on 072 062 1797. Crime Stop also can be contacted on 08600 10111.

Source: South African Police Service

ZEBEDIELA – The South African Police Service in Zebediela requires public assistance to find a missing elderly man, Pieterse Cornelius Francois aged 68 from Mokgophong area.

The victim was last seen by the guardian on 22 May 2021 at around 11:00am before he allegedly absconded from Groothoek Old Age Home. The security guard alleged that he did not use the gate to get out of the premises.

The missing man is tall and slim. He was wearing blue short jeans, blue jersey and blue shoes.

Police search operation was conducted in and around the area with no success.

Anyone with information that can help the police to find this missing person should contact Detective Sergeant Mothiba at 076 098 6633 or 015 642 1500. Alternatively, the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or MySAPSApp.

Source: South African Police Service

FREE STATE – Please be informed that Metpol Building (126 Charlotte Maxeke street Bloemfontein) housing SAPS Head Office personnel will be temporarily closed for decontamination. This is after a positive Covid-19 case was detected.

Brig Lizzy Matobako can be contacted at 082 779 0889 in case of emergency.

Employees of the components housed at Metpol Building will be working remotely while the building is being decontaminated.

Both external and internal clients will be duly informed when the building will be ready and safe to be occupied again.

The Provincial Commissioner; Lt Gen Baile Motswenyane and management wishes to apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure.

Source: South African Police Service