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07/09/2024

*R**E AND KIDNAPPING SUSPECT DUE IN COURT*

Saturday 07 September 2024

A 18-year-old male suspect will appear before Bolobedu Magistrate's Court on Monday 09 September 2024 facing charges of r**e and kidnapping.

He was arrested following alleged r**e and kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl at Wally village, Mokwakwaila policing area, in Mopani District on Sunday, 01 September 2024 at about 20:00.

According to reports, the victim's father returned home from work on the specified date. He discover that her daughter was not home. He thought she was playing at the neighbors.

The father went to bed, when he woke up the next day he was unable to find her in her bedroom. He became anxious.
Every location she frequently visited, was searched but she was not there.

He then reported the incident to the police.

The victim was traced and found with the suspect at Ramotsinyadi village.

When asked why he held her there, he provide an unsatisfactory response, he was then arrested and detained at the police station.

The docket was transferred to Tzaneen Family violence Child Protection and Sexual Offence Unit (FCS) for further investigation.

The victim was taken to the hospital for medical attention, and expert results confirmed that she was r**ed.

Police investigations are still ongoing.

Issued by: Colonel Malesela Ledwaba
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner:

07/09/2024

*A 28-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT NABBED FOR MURDER AND KIDNAPPING OF A 63-YEAR-OLD PENSIONER*

Saturday , 07 September 2024

A 28-year-old male suspect has been nabbed for charges of murder and kidnapping, following an incident in which the suspect attacked a 63-year-old male who was a pensioner and killed him, there after burned his body and buried his remains in his yard, at Motetema during July 2022. He also stole the victim's truck and sold it.

After an intensive lengthy investigation, the suspect was arrested on Thursday, 05 September 2024, at Sunnyside in Pretoria, Gauteng province.

Further investigations revealed that before the suspect was arrested, he noticed that the police were tracing him.
He went to his residence in Motetema and exhumed the deceased's remains and apparently scattered them at his friend's yard.
His friend who was allegedly not aware of the incident, informed the Police after he discovered the human remains in his yard.

The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has commended the investigating officers for their meticulous handling of the case and ensuring that the suspect is arrested.

The suspect will appear before Motetema Magistrate's Court on Monday, 09 September 2024, facing charges of murder and kidnapping.

The truck is not yet recovered but Police investigations continue.

Issued by: Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba
Limpopo SAPS

07/09/2024

*TWO MALE BUSINESS ROBBERY SUSPECTS NABBED AT MADOMBIDZHA VILLAGE DURING A JOINT OPERATION*

Saturday , 07 September 2024

Two male suspects, aged 17 and 19, involved in business robbery, were nabbed during a joint operation that was executed by Tshilwavhusiku Detectives, Tshilwavhusiku SAPS Tracing Team, and private security at Haramantsha village, Tshilwavhusiku policing area, on Thursday 05 September 2024.

It is reported that the Tshilwavhusiku Tracing Team received information regarding a business robbery incident at one of the foreign national's
tuckshops at Madombidzha village.

It appears that two armed suspects after committing the offense they ran into the nearest bush.

The team received information and operationalized it. suspects were located and found hiding in the ceiling of the house belonging to one of the suspects, and were removed.

Stolen goods taken from the scene of crime were also found in the celling and in addition a firearm was also found in the wardrobe.

The suspects were immediately apprehended.

The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has welcomed the arrest of the suspects, and praised the team for swift response.

"This success demonstrates the value of coordinated efforts and the unwavering dedication of our officers and partners in ensuring the safety of our people" Concluded the Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Hadebe.

The duo will appear before Tshilwavhusiku magistrate's court on Monday 09 September 2024 facing charges of business robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of suspected stolen goods.

Police investigations are still continuing.

Issued by: Colonel Malesela Ledwaba
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo

07/09/2024

*POLICE ARREST THREE BUSINESS ROBBERY SUSPECTS AND SEIZE FI****MS*

*Saturday , 07 September 2024

Police arrested three suspects aged between 26 and 31 for cases of business robbery and possession of unlicensed fi****ms on Friday, 06 September 2024,

The incident took place at Patantswane village in Nebo policing area. This is after the suspects committed business robbery, and the police supported by the community chased the suspects and eventually managed to corner them.

Police arrested three suspects and confisticated cash, one knife and three unlicensed fi****ms, and seven live ammunition.

The Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has applauded the officers for the swift apprehension of the suspects following the commission of the robbery.
"This arrest proves that working together can effectively bring, about change against criminal activities within our communities," remarked Lieutenant General Hadebe.

The suspects will appear before Nebo Magistrate's Court soon.

Police investigations continue.

Issued by: Colonel Malesela Ledwaba
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner: Limpopo

07/09/2024

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DR BISHOP JESSICA THEMBELA MBANGENI MEMORIAL SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

OFFICIAL DATE: 06TH SEPTEMBER 2024

We are honoured to announce the official memorial service for the late Dr. Jessica Mbangeni, scheduled to take place this coming Friday, at The Market Theatre (Dr John Kani Theatre). The memorial service to celebrate her life and times as well as her contribution to the creative and cultural industries will start at 14:00. A dedicated theme of traditional wear during this time of mourning would be a reminder of her deep commitment to her culture and heritage.

She was more than just a world celebrated praise singer and a musical maestro, she was a cultural cornerstone, a beacon of hope, and an unstoppable force for artistic expression and advocacy. Her artistic brilliance transcended genres, and her powerful voice resonated with the spirit of the nation, celebrating the richness of our heritage while addressing contemporary social issues with grace and eloquence. She was a proud ambassador of her culture, and our nation and we feel it is fitting to honour her in a way that reflects her life’s work and passion.
Please join us as we come together to celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Dr. Jessica Mbangeni. Let us share in the stories, music, and memories that she leaves behind, and pay tribute to a woman who touched so many lives.

Memorial Service Details:

Date: Friday, 6th September 2024
Venue: The Market Theatre, Newtown, Johannesburg
Time: 14:00
Theme: Traditional Wear

We look forward to seeing you there as we celebrate the life and time of Dr. Jessica Mbangeni with love, respect, and in the spirit of the culture she cherished so deeply. We are also thrilled to inform you all that our beloved Dr Jessica Mbangeni will also be celebrated in Jamaica on the 8th of September 2024, as a show of contribution to the global community.

We will all meet on Friday, to bid farewell to a woman who has done her country proud.

Sincerely,

The Mbangeni Family
Family Spoke Person: Dr Stanley Khoza - 067 748 8777

06/09/2024

A 66-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECT APPEAR BEFORE COURT FOR POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED STOLEN LIVESTOCK

FRIDAY, 06TH SEPTEMBER 2024

A male suspect aged 66 appeared before Senwabarwana Magistrate's court on charges of possession of suspected stolen livestock on Friday 06 September 2024 and the matter was postponed to Monday 14 October 2024 for further investigation.

The suspect was released on three hundred rand (R300.00) bail.

He was arrested for possession of a suspected stolen livestock incident that took place at Taaibosch village, Maleboho policing area, Capricorn District on Thursday 05 September 2024.

According to information, police received a tip-off regarding the cattle that are suspected to be stolen, and the suspect was ready to take the cattle to the auction the following day.

Upon arrival at the suspect's residence in Taaibosch 6 cattle, a cattle-railed trailer was discovered.

The suspect failed to provide authentic documentation to be in possession of cattle, and he was immediately arrested on the spot.
All cattle valued at sixty thousand rand (R60 000).

Five cattle and Trailer were impounded during the arrest.

One cattle was identified by owner with brand mark, staying at Mashamaite Maleboho.

Police urge anyone who has lost cattle in Capricorn District to contact the investigating officer, Sergeant Noko Manaka, on 076 482 4352, crime stop number 08600 10111, the nearest police station, or share information on MySAPSApp.

Police investigations are still ongoing.

Issued by: Colonel Malesela Ledwaba

06/09/2024

*LIMPOPO POLICE ARREST ELEVEN TRAFFIC OFFICERS FOR ALLEDGED INVOLVEMENT IN CORRUPTION RELATED ACTIVITIES*

FRIDAY, 06TH SEPTEMBER 2024

The Provincial Commissioner of the Police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has commended the Provincial Organised Crime unit, led by Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Crime Detection, Major General Samuel Manala for arresting eleven (11) traffic officers for their alleged involvement in corrupt activities.

The team worked closely with the Road Traffic Management Corporation Anti-Corruption Unit (NTACU) following up on the allegations that the officers have been soliciting bribes from motorists travelling on the N1 highway across the province.

The arrests are a result of the ongoing investigations that revealed that Traffic officials operating along the N1 freeway and those inside towns and villages abandon their duties and drive to the N1 to carry out corrupt activities.

“Corruption derails the good intention of the existence of the rule of law and order, thus a setback towards the creation safer communities. Any form of corruption including receiving monetary rewards in return of any favour will not be tolerated,” said Lieutenant General Hadebe. She further encouraged communities to report all elements of corruption to the police without any hesitation.

The suspects will appear in Polokwane Magistrate’s court soon facing charges relating to defeating the ends of justice, extortion, and soliciting bribes amongst others. More arrests are expected as the investigation unfolds.

Issued by: Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba
Limpopo SAPS

06/09/2024

Earlier today, the 06th of September 2024, the Limpopo Provincial Government launched the Youth HIV Prevention Strategy at Ga-Seleka Community Hall in Lephalale, Waterberg District.

Together with the Limpopo Provincial AIDS Council (LPAC) and Youth Sector, they educated the buzzing Community Hall on HIV prevention methods and ways to protect themselves from Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

The launch was also flooded with Primary Healthcare Services on-the-go from government and private entities such as Anova, Department of Social Development, and Health among others.

They provided the following:

•Testing (HIV, Eye-testing)
•Screening (TB, Cancer)
.. and many more!

All of this is in an effort to promote

Messages of Support were made by:

Mayor of Lephalale Local Municipality, Cllr. Aaron Mokgetle

Mr. Moscow Maepa, Limpopo National Youth Development Agency

Ms. Lehlogonolo Maeba, Limpopo South African Youth Council

Mr. Oagile Louw, National Youth Sector Chairperson of the SANAC

Dr. KG Monyela, Provincial Civil Society Forum Chairperson

Ms. Lesego Maungwa, Provincial Youth Sector Chairperson

06/09/2024

DA calls for Minister Thembi Simelane to step aside amid serious allegations
by Adv Glynnis Breytenbach MP - DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development

Date: 06 September 2024

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is calling for Minister Thembi Simelane to step aside from her role as Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, pending the outcome of the current investigation into revelations about her alleged involvement in a questionable loan transaction during her tenure as Mayor of Polokwane.

Despite whether Simelane has repaid the loan from Gundo Wealth Solutions or not, the fact remains that the money involved is tainted. The loan's apparent exorbitant interest rate raises serious concerns, as it is highly questionable why the Minister chose to engage with an entity not registered as a financial service provider, Gundo Wealth Solutions, who in turn received the money from VBS bank. It's unclear why the minister did not approach an ordinary commercial bank.

The DA asserts that Simelane's current role as Minister places her in an untenable conflict of interest.
As the head of the justice system, she oversees the institutions, like the NPA, who are tasked with leading the investigation in this matter and into the broader VBS matter.
This situation undermines the independence of the Criminal Justice System, which is crucial for maintaining public trust.

The pattern of coincidences—ranging from the questionable loan to the illicit investments demands scrutiny.
The apparent connections between these events should set off alarm bells for any investigator or prosecutor.

Minister Simelane's continued presence in the role sows distrust among the public and compromises the integrity of the Justice Department.
She must step aside to allow for a thorough and unbiased investigation into these matters.

06/09/2024

Having underpaid budgets to provinces, Treasury must now intervene as frontline services face urgent crisis
by Willie Aucamp MP - DA National Spokesperson

Date: 06 September 2024

The threat to teaching and other frontline service jobs due to severe underpayments of budgets has now come to the fore.
Provinces like KwaZulu-Natal are at the greatest risk, with projections showing that as many as 11 000 teaching positions may be lost if urgent budgetary interventions are not made.

This funding crisis has largely been triggered by a centrally-agreed, and fiscally irresponsible, public wage increase in the October budget last year that is now forcing provinces to slash frontline service posts to the detriment of the most vulnerable.

The DA has long advocated for the protection of frontline services in the budget, and we urgently call on Treasury to intervene to avert these budget cuts by slashing wasteful expenditure in underperforming departments and focusing on economic growth and infrastructure development to create a more sustainable future.

We also call for an urgent reigning in of the state’s bloated wage bill by freezing the salaries of the public servants who are not covered by Occupation Specific Dispensation (OSD). This category includes managers, administrators and supervisors who are not of critical importance. In turn, this would enable the state to protect the wages of frontline workers by ensuring that the majority of public servants who are covered by OSD receive CPI inflation-linked increases.

Added to this, the state must reduce the over 29 000 millionaire managers in the public service by a third.

We welcome the initiative by Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube, who has inherited this issue.
Her meeting with provincial counterparts today to address this urgent matter and engage with Treasury is a positive step forward.

The DA calls on other departments that will also be severely impacted, such as Health and Safety and Security, to follow suit and ensure that Treasury is fully engaged in mitigating these devastating cuts.

While the effect of these cuts on basic education was highlighted in a presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on 20 August, we are yet to fully comprehend the devastating consequences that will be felt across other critical services, such as healthcare and policing. There must be a thorough assessment, and Treasury must urgently intervene to prevent these disastrous outcomes from becoming a reality.

The DA agrees with Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier that teacher unions need to collaborate with provincial governments to find sustainable solutions to teacher funding shortfalls.
Cooperation, not confrontation, is key to ensuring that the education of our children is not compromised.

The DA will continue to push for responsible budgeting and hold the government accountable to ensure that no teacher, nurse, or police officer is forced out of their job due to poor fiscal management.
We cannot allow the future of our public services to be compromised.

06/09/2024

Shocking Social Development underspend - Officials must be held to account
by Refiloe Nt’sekhe MPL - DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Social Development

Date: 06 September 2024

In light of the Gauteng Department of Social Development’s shocking underspent of R554 million and its failure to allocate essential funding to Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) that support the province’s most vulnerable residents, the DA calls on MEC Faith Mazibuko to clean up the Department and hold her Head of Department and other relevant official to account.

The Auditor-General's report highlights severe financial mismanagement within the department, including irregular expenditure and material misstatements in the performance report. This gross negligence comes in a province where NPOs are forced to shut down due to a lack of funds and where the scars of the Life Esidimeni tragedy are still fresh.

The R554 million underspent could have been used to provide vital services for older people, behaviour change programs, family preservation, and substance use treatment, as well as to support NPOs and prevent their closure. Instead, this money has been wasted and returned to the Treasury, leaving many without the support they desperately need.

The DA has long criticised the department for its lack of effective planning and implementation. When we exposed these issues, it resulted in a lot of spin-doctoring, with the former MEC Mbali Hlophe accusing the DA of “peddling lies” and claiming that her department had achieved 81% of its performance targets.
However, the AG’s findings confirm that our concerns were well-founded and expose the former MEC’s attempts to deflect blame and misrepresent the department’s performance.

The failure to utilise these funds effectively constitutes a grave injustice against Gauteng’s poorest and most vulnerable.

MEC Mazibuko must take decisive steps to clean out the department and hold the Head of Department accountable for these failures. We expect her to implement the necessary reforms and oversight within the next month to address these issues effectively.

Should MEC Mazibuko fail to act decisively within this timeframe, the Democratic Alliance will be forced to turn to the Legislature to ensure that proper accountability measures are enforced. We are committed to advocating for the vulnerable residents of Gauteng and will not tolerate any further delay in addressing this critical situation.

06/09/2024

DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Social Development Shocking Social Development underspend - Officials must be held to account
by Refiloe Nt’sekhe MPL - DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Social Development

Date: 06 September 2024

In light of the Gauteng Department of Social Development’s shocking underspent of R554 million and its failure to allocate essential funding to Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) that support the province’s most vulnerable residents, the DA calls on MEC Faith Mazibuko to clean up the Department and hold her Head of Department and other relevant official to account.

The Auditor-General's report highlights severe financial mismanagement within the department, including irregular expenditure and material misstatements in the performance report. This gross negligence comes in a province where NPOs are forced to shut down due to a lack of funds and where the scars of the Life Esidimeni tragedy are still fresh.

The R554 million underspent could have been used to provide vital services for older people, behaviour change programs, family preservation, and substance use treatment, as well as to support NPOs and prevent their closure. Instead, this money has been wasted and returned to the Treasury, leaving many without the support they desperately need.

The DA has long criticised the department for its lack of effective planning and implementation. When we exposed these issues, it resulted in a lot of spin-doctoring, with the former MEC Mbali Hlophe accusing the DA of “peddling lies” and claiming that her department had achieved 81% of its performance targets. However, the AG’s findings confirm that our concerns were well-founded and expose the former MEC’s attempts to deflect blame and misrepresent the department’s performance.

The failure to utilise these funds effectively constitutes a grave injustice against Gauteng’s poorest and most vulnerable.

MEC Mazibuko must take decisive steps to clean out the department and hold the Head of Department accountable for these failures. We expect her to implement the necessary reforms and oversight within the next month to address these issues effectively.

Should MEC Mazibuko fail to act decisively within this timeframe, the Democratic Alliance will be forced to turn to the Legislature to ensure that proper accountability measures are enforced. We are committed to advocating for the vulnerable residents of Gauteng and will not tolerate any further delay in addressing this critical situation.

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06/09/2024

Two suspects were fatally wounded in a shootout with the Hawks' Tactical Operations Management Section (TOMS) this afternoon in Brackendowns south of Johannesburg.

Information was received by the multi-disciplinary team who operationalised the intelligence. The identified suspect vehicle made its way toward the R59 and upon realisation that the multi-disciplinary team is tactically approaching, the suspects fired at police.

A shootout ensued when police returned fire, fatally wounding the two suspects in the vehicle which was affixed with false registration plates. The suspects' vehicle continued to flee but they drove into a ditch.

Police recovered two unlicensed fi****ms, a rifle and a handgun, ammunition for both fi****ms, cellphones and gloves.

Investigation is underway to ascertain if the suspects were involved in other aggravating robberies in and around Johannesburg.

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06/09/2024

The Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nomthetheleli Mene strongly condemns the recent attack of a police officer at Mandela Park, Mthatha this morning, 06 September 2024.

According to information, a 42-year-old Warrant Officer attached to National Intervention unit, was on his way to work driving in his vehicle when the known male started shooting towards him.

The member immediately stopped his vehicle and retaliated and the suspect fled on foot. Police swiftly responded and on investigation they later arrested the 45-year-old suspect.

The police officer is unharmed while the suspect sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

The suspect is due to appear at Mthatha Magistrate Court soon on a charge of attempted murder.

06/09/2024

The Western Cape Provincial Commissioner General Thembisile Patekile commended the work of the investigating officer who walked the extra mile in a bid to ensure that Nkosinathi Emmanuel Nqaba got his day in court.

According to the information received, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Nqaba was arrested on and extortion charges.

On Thursday, 05 September 2024, in the Khayelitsha Regional Court, the accused pleaded guilty and was sentenced to an effective 15 years imprisonment on charges of kidnapping and extortion.

06/09/2024

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06/09/2024

𝗔𝗖𝗗𝗣 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗔’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

ACDP Deputy President and MP Wayne Thring, during a question and answer session in the National Assembly today, asked Deputy President Paul Mashatile to action the recently-established national coordinated Water Task Team, or other agencies, to conduct forensic investigations into South Africa’s water treatment plants and make the findings of the investigations, when finalised, public.

During the sixth administration, the ACDP took up the plight of Warrenton residents, in the Northern Cape, who experienced a dire water crisis due to lack of maintenance to critical water infrastructure, corruption, and the mismanagement of funds meant for upgrades at the area’s water treatment plant. The ACDP ensured that the Warrenton water crisis gained widespread media attention, and two ministerial visits followed thereafter at the ACDP’s request. Sadly, today, after many promises, these residents are ignored and still have to drink and use contaminated water.

Thring posed the following question to Mashatile:

“Deputy President, the term, “contaminated water”, means acute human health risks, which causes gastro-intestinal illnesses, including cholera, hepatitis A and typhoid. If 46% of our water supply is contaminated, then almost one of two South Africans, is likely drinking unhealthy water.

The Blue Drop report mentions that only 26 of South Africa’s 958 water supply systems, passed 95% of the criteria for delivering clean, drinkable water.

In the sixth administration, the ACDP visited Warrenton, in the Northern Cape. We heard the allegations of corruption and mismanagement of funds for the Warrenton Water treatment Plant upgrade project, still incomplete, R83 million later.

Deputy President, will you action the Water Task Team (or other agencies) to conduct a forensic investigation into the incomplete Warrenton, and other Municipal Water Treatment Plants and make the findings public, with consequence management, if necessary? If yes, by when? If not, why not?”

Must Watch: Paul Mashatile’s reply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn8lETNudxI

Early last year, in a bid to bring relief and find a solution to Warrenton’s water crisis, the ACDP leadership met with the mayor of Magareng Local Municipality, who services the area of Warrenton, paid several oversight visits to check on the progress at the water treatment plant, involved the Human Right’s Commission, submitted a petition on behalf of Warrenton residents to Parliament, and requested for relief measures, as well as for a forensic investigation to be conducted into the Warrenton Water Treatment Plant, from the then Ministers of Water and Sanitation and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, respectively. To date, very little has been done to ensure that Warrenton has accessible, clean, and safe drinking water.

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Media enquiries:
Hon. Wayne Thring, MP
ACDP Deputy President
083 623 1240

06/09/2024

23-year-old Noluvuyo Sinyikatha of Zangci Location in Mqanduli appeared at Mqanduli Magistrate Court on Wednesday, 04 September 2024.
The suspect was arrested for the drowning of a 06-year-old girl on Wednesday, 28 August 2024 at Upper Ngqwarha location in Mqanduli.

She is remanded in custody and will appear again on Monday, 09 September 2024, for formal bail application.

06/09/2024

A 34-year-old suspect believed to be a member of a syndicate that is responsible for yet another in the Western Cape area has been arrested on Thursday, 05 September 2024.

This comes after a Cape Town family, which was kidnapped on 24 August 2024 and subsequently rescued on 25 August 2024 by a multi-disciplinary Anti-Kidnapping Task Team, consisting of the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Provincial Organised Crime, Hostage Negotiation Team and Crime Intelligence near Philippi East.

The suspect will make his first appearance on Monday, 9 September 2024 at Paarl Magistrate Court. More arrests are imminent.

06/09/2024

The National Community Policing Consultative Strategic Session will take place from 6-7 September 2024.
This important event will focus on strengthening community policing efforts and enhancing collaboration between police and communities.

Key topics for discussion include:
· A report on the effectiveness of Community Police Forums over the past five years.

· An update from the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service on relevant policies impacting Community Police Forums.

· Insights from recent studies on community policing.

· Crime mapping and analysis for improved policing strategies.

· Survey results on the effectiveness of Community Police Forums.

· Exploring the role of traditional leaders in community policing.

· Community policing in the context of a democratic era.

06/09/2024

A manhunt of four male suspects has been activated by the South African Police Service in Tsh*tale under Vhembe District in relation to a house robbery and stock theft incidents committed on Thursday 05 September 2024 at about 00:30 in Mphuphuledzhi (Skoto) village.

Anyone with information that can assist with information should contact the Investigation Warrant Officer Tshiololi on 082 319 9545 or number 08600 10111 or nearest police station. Information can also be shared on the .