March 24, 2020

Top Humansdorp K9 Handler to join Soshanguve K9 Unit in Gauteng

KING WILLIAM’S TOWN – Humansdorp Cluster Commander, Brigadier John Lebok bid farewell to one of the top achievers at the K9 Unit, Warrant Officer Donovan Naidoo who is leaving Humansdorp and the Eastern Cape.  Warrant Officer Naidoo is joining the Soshanguve K9 Unit in Gauteng. Warrant Officer Donovan Naidoo is

Rapist sentenced to life behind bars

KIMBERLEY – The SAPS in the Northern Cape welcomes the rape sentence that was handed down to a 50-year old male in the Kimberley Regional Court on 23 March 2020. Petrus Williams was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape. On 09 April 2017 the accused asked a 12-year-old mentally impaired

Murder suspect of a 63-year-old farmer nabbed

POLOKWANE – A 35-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 63-year-old farmer from Mageva village in the Dzumeri area outside Giyani. The arrest comes after the intensive investigations by a Team of Detectives following the discovery of the body of Soyaphi Thomas Nkuna, along the

Hijacking suspect remanded in custody

DURBAN – Trio Crime Detectives and the Tracing Team in Phoenix embarked on an intelligence driven operation on 22 March 2020, searching for hijacking suspects. The suspect was spotted at his place of residence and was arrested after police monitored his movements at his residence. The investigation led police to

Three suspects including a traffic officer arrested for fraud

UITENHAGE – In a determined effort to curb fraud and corruption activities, the police nabbed a male traffic officer and two administration clerks during an intelligence driven operation conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, 24 March 2020, at Kirkwood Traffic Department in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. In collaboration

Murder and attempted murder suspect arrested

PORT ELIZABETH – A 25-year-old alleged murder and attempted murder suspect was arrested yesterday afternoon, 23 March 2020 in Kamesh after evading arrest for the last three months. It is alleged that on 14 November 2019 at about 19:15 Lorenzo Nicholas (27) was walking up Kobus Road in Helenvale when

Botswana, with No COVID-19 Cases, Closes Borders After Death in Zimbabwe

GABORONE – Botswana, one of the few countries in Africa without a confirmed case of coronavirus, has moved to secure its borders after neighboring Zimbabwe recorded its first coronavirus-related death on Monday. Soldiers will be watching border crossings, but authorities say Zimbabweans who use unauthorized entry points present a real

South African Mining Sector Braces for Coronavirus Lockdown

JOHANNESBURG – South African mining companies are bracing for a heavy hit from the country’s looming nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus, warning of an expected leap in costs in addition to their lost output.   A leading producer of metals and minerals such as platinum, palladium,

South Africa Prepares for 21-Day Coronavirus Lockdown

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s 21-day lockdown could be the biggest challenge the nation has faced in decades, the country’s president warned as he announced the harsh measure Monday night.   On Tuesday, top officials sought to explain the lockdown and justify the need for strong action as the nation sees

COVID-19 Kills Cameroon Saxophone Legend

YAOUNDE – Cameroon is mourning the loss of legendary saxophonist and singer Manu Dibango, who died of COVID-19 in France. Family members and lovers of his music have been visiting the iconic musician’s relatives in his country of origin to express their condolences. Family members and fans of music icon

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