May 6, 2020

South Sudan in Focus

Sudan’s information minister self-isolates after coming into contact with people suspected of having COVID-19; Juba residents say a local public health laboratory is not using protective measures to fight the spread of the virus; and the World Health Organization urges health officials in South Sudan to isolate coronavirus patients and

South Africa Has Affordable Ventilators, Thanks to Doctors, Engineers

South African engineers and doctors are designing makeshift, inexpensive devices to address a major challenge posed by the coronavirus – the lack of ventilators for patients.  South Africa is scrambling for thousands more ventilators as confirmed COVID-19 cases have increased to more than 7,200, with at least 138 deaths. Franco Puglisi reports from Johannesburg. Source: Voice of America

Elderly couple robbed in home: Port Elizabeth

Police in Port Elizabeth are looking for three males who allegedly robbed an elderly couple on their estate in Kraggakamma Road in Collenglen last night It is alleged that at about 22:00, the 65-year-old complainant and his wife retired for the night however his wife was still awake when three

Suspect arrested with illegal substance

WESTERN CAPE – During crime prevention patrols in the Parklands area before noon on Tuesday, 05 May 2020, Table View Police observed a man acting suspicious when he noticed the officers.  The police officers decided to approach the man, who was carrying a plastic bag. The man dropped the bag and

Police seek woman who dumped baby: Port Elizabeth

SAPS Kabega Park detectives is seeking the community’s assistance in tracing a woman who dumped a new born baby in bushes in Westbrook in the Kabega Park area. According to video footage, on 26 April 2020 at 09:35, a maroon Haval H1 stopped near an open field/bushes near the school

Murder suspect arrested: Gelvandale

Within 9 hours after allegedly committing a murder, a suspect was arrested by SAPS Gelvandale Tracing Team. It is alleged that on Tuesday, 5/05 at about 22:40, Preston Dunsten(42)  and a friend were walking in Reginald Street in Helenvale when they were approached by the suspect. The suspect, who was

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