Crime analyst Willem Els said South African criminals have lost fear and respect for police, as shootouts between criminals and police members are on the rise across the country. Earlier this week, a shootout ensued between the South African Police Services (SAPS) and a group of seven men allegedly involved in extortion at a shop owner in Bothasig. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Friday Els said criminals have become brazen […]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen As crime rates continue to rise in South Africa, particularly involving drugs and illegal firearms, reports indicate that the Southern African region is flooded with illicit weapons, fuelling violence, conflict, and organized crime. The South African Police Services (SAPS) spokesperson Wesley Twigg said an 18-year-old suspect is due to appear in the Athlone Magistrates Court on Friday. “The 18-year-old suspect was arrested in David Vanda Street, Betterlife, […]
By Rachel Mohamed Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC Anroux Marais has expressed shock after the case against five men linked to a foiled cash-in-transit heist in Khayelitsha was struck off the court roll. This comes after 13 men armed with several weapons including an AK 47 gun had allegedly planned to hijack a cash van in Khayelitsha Town Two when a shootout occurred between the suspects and […]
A high school learner in Cape Town is expected to appear in court on Monday after he was found with a firearm and ammunition on school grounds. This follows shootings at some schools in the country recently. A grade 6 pupil shot and killed his principal in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng in February. Last week Monday, a 46-year-old teacher in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, was shot several times on school premises by two unknown […]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen On Tuesday, the South African Police Services (SAPS) in the Western Cape arrested a man for possession of a hijacked vehicle, presumed stolen property, and a dangerous weapon in Mahaza. SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg reported that the immediate response of the Makhaza Crime Prevention Unit led to the arrest. “Police officers were busy with crime prevention duties when the SAPS automated number plate recognition system identified […]
Newly appointed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has assured the South African public that the SAPS will prioritize advanced technology and ensure that police stations are well-resourced to better combat crime. Outlining the priorities of the Ministry of Police in the 7th administration, Mchunu identified Gauteng, the Eastern Cape, and the Western Cape as major crime hotspots. “We are committed to ensuring that police stations are well-resourced,” said Mchunu. “We must […]
Police say their efforts to crack down on counterfeit goods across the country are yielding positive results. In June alone, officers seized over 40,000 fake items worth around R40 million. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk said four suspects were nabbed during various takedown operations. "The latest takedown operation took place this week at the corner of Rahima Moosa and Delvers Streets in the Johannesburg CBD. On Wednesday, 26 June 2024 […]
By Kouthar Sambo Three suspects were arrested on a bus earlier on Thursday (23 May) following a tip-off from a passenger. This comes after information received led enforcement agencies to three suspicious individuals traveling along Jakes Gerwel Drive. "Officers intercepted the bus in the vicinity of Bonteheuwel and conducted a search. They recovered a range of suspected stolen goods, including cellphones, tablets, and other electronic goods," explained the Mayco member […]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Western Cape, South African Police Services (SAPS) apprehended 22 foreign nationals for lacking valid documentation during an integrated operation on Wednesday in Philippi East. This operation, led by the provincial Operational Command Centre alongside Philippi East SAPS, Metro Police, Law Enforcement, and the Department of Home Affairs, aimed to enforce compliance at Spaza shops, scrutinize undocumented individuals, and search premises for illicit goods, stolen items, narcotics, and […]
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