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<title>Ethelsdorp police seek identity of murdered woman</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 March 2021 00:00:00</pubDate>
<p>Gqeberha: Detectives at SAPS Bethelsdorp is urgently seeking the community’s assistance in tracing the next of kin and the identity of a woman whose body was found at a dumping site in Rietkuil Road in Booysens Park on Friday.</p><p>It is alleged that at about 14:00 on Friday, 5/03, a member of public who went to dump rubble on an open dumping site on the gravel road linking Bethelsdorp and Greenbushes was informed by a vagrant about a semi burnt body lying in an open space.</p><p>Police were immediately alerted and the body of a female was found. The body was in the advanced state of decomposition. Police suspect that the body may have been lying at the dump for about 3-4 weeks. Her head, arms and back were covered in black soot. Her black hair was also partially burnt. Her face is not recognisable. She was wearing a blue top.</p><p>It is alleged that the deceased is a coloured female, between 20 and 30-year-old. On her right shoulder, she has a tattoo of a flower.</p><p>Police are investigating a case of murder.</p><p>Anyone who can assist in the murder investigation or identifying the woman or tracing her next of kin or know of any female that may be missing for some time, is asked to contact D/Lt Col Allan Stuurman at SAPS Bethelsdorp on 071 608 1641 or Crime Stop 08600 1011 or their nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;Mondeor SAPS is investigating a missing person case and appealing to the community for assistance&lt;/title&gt;
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<p>Sinenhlanhla Bhengu, a 9-year-old girl, was last seen on Friday, 5 March 2021 walking towards Constantia Avenue in Alan Manor from Cadogan Avenue, Mondeor. She wore a purple top and blue skirt with green stripes. Police is investigating the circumstances around her disappearance and following up on all leads.</p><p>Anyone who has information that will assist the police in locating the missing person is urged to contact Mondeor SAPS on 011 433 5412/11 or the Duty Officer on 082 371 8556; or alternatively the Crime Stop number 08600 10111.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;Two firearms recovered and suspect arrested in Manenberg&lt;/title&gt;
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<p>WESTERN CAPE: Efforts to fight the spread of illegal firearms in the Manenberg area have once again resulted in two firearms being recovered and a 20-year-old suspect arrested on charges of attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition in Manenberg on Friday 5 March 2021</p><p>At 07:20 Manenberg SAPS members were deployed within the Manenberg policing precinct to combat gang violence. As they were busy with patrols in Thames Avenue they saw two males firing random gunshots in the road. The two suspects turned towards the oncoming marked SAPS patrol vehicle and fired several shots at the members who in turn shot back at the suspects who sought cover in a private residence in Thames Avenue. </p><p>On entering the house in Thames Avenue the members saw the suspect sitting in the lounge with the lady living at that address. The suspect said he was visiting the lady and had been sitting by her for the morning. The members searched the premises and found two firearms, and ammunition, hidden behind the bedroom doors.</p><p>The 20-year-old male was arrested and will be appearing in the Athlone Magistrate Court on charges of attempted murder and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The second suspect fled the scene and is yet to be arrested.</p><p>In an unrelated matter, Mitchells Plain Crime Prevention Unit continues to make inroads against the gangs in Mitchells Plain. On Thursday at about 22:30 members were conducting patrols in Lindsay Street, Eastridge when they noticed a suspicious looking male who held his right hand while he was running. The members stopped and searched him and seized a black .38 revolver with no serial number and five rounds. The members arrested a 32-year-old male on charges relating to the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. He is expected to appear in court once charged.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;More suspects nabbed during operation Vala in Durban CBD
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&lt;pubDate&gt;Sat, 06 March 2021 00:00:00&lt;/pubDate&gt;
<p>In the fight against crime in the province, a multi-disciplinary operation was put in place yesterday morning in Durban.</p><p>The operation comprised of various units in the SAPS, Metro Police, Home Affairs, Department of Labour and other stake holders. The operation was conducted at various areas in the Durban CBD. Illegal posters were removed and the team also checked for compliance in terms of the Disaster Management Act as well as non-compliance of the municipal by-laws. </p><p>The operation was also joined by the Acting MEC for Community Safety and Liaison Kwazi Mshengu, Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Thulani Gonya and his management. The Durban District Commander Major General Vukani Mgobhozi was also part of the operation. The operation yielded good results and two suspects were found with illegal possession of firearms. They were placed under arrest for being in illegal possession of firearms. </p><p>The operation also focused on preventing robberies in the CBD. The successes were achieved during the operation includes 16 suspects who were arrested for various crimes such as possession of drugs, second hand goods act, possession of stolen property, counterfeit goods as well as Disaster Management Act. </p><p>A total 32 fines were issued for offences such as trading without a permit, failing to comply with police instructions and other offences. A total of 49 bags of goods were seized by police during the operation. </p><p>The Acting Provincial Commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, Major General Thulani Gonya praised and thanked all the role-players that were part of the operation. “These operations will be on-going in the Durban CBD,†he added.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;Two teenage boys missing in Bethlehem&lt;/title&gt;
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<p>On Thursday 04 March 2021 two 14-year-old school boys from LT Nhlabathi School went missing at about 10:00. Their names are Siphiwe Mlangeni who reside at 20258 extension 08 in Bohlokong and Moratehi Radebe who stays at 10228 extension 08 Bohlokong.</p><p>It is alleged that the missing boys were together with another school boy of their same age and were walking together to the river next to the railway line not far from their homes to pick up herbs.</p><p>On their way the missing boys took another route and that was the last time he saw them. The police search team has been established to search for the missing children. </p><p>A case of a missing person has been opened and being investigated. Anyone who has information about the missing boys can contact Captain Aron Mbhele of Bethlehem detectives at 0823367760.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;Missing Sikelelo Roy (15) from Joza Grahamstown sought&lt;/title&gt;
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<p>A missing person enquiry is being investigated following the disappearance of 15-year-old Sikelelo Royi. She was last seen on 28 February 2021 at 19:20 by her mother. She was on her way to Peddie to see a “prophet”.</p><p>Several attempts to contact the “prophet†and a “Ms Siphokazi” were unsuccessful.</p><p>The family became concerned when she did not return home. On 02 March 2021, she contacted a family member stating that she does not know where she is. All she can remember is that she was on her way to King Williams Town.</p><p>Acting District Commissioner for the Sarah Baartman District, Brigadier John Lebok said today, “This is the second teenager who has recently gone missing and this is extremely concerning. Parents, guardians and caregivers are urged to ensure that children are left in the company of responsible adults when they are not present and report them missing as soon as possible. There is no waiting period to report a person missing,” he added.</p><p>The SAPS are appealing to any person with information on her whereabouts to contact Sergeant Nontshokweni of the Grahamstown Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual offence unit on 071 362 4757 or SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10 111 or MySAPS App which can be downloaded on any smartphone. All shared information will be treated with strictest confidence.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;Police request information that can assist on locating missing man (29)&lt;/title&gt;
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<p>LIMPOPO РThe Police in Makhado are investigating a case of missing person, following the disappearance of a 29-year-old man Cl̩ment Rodrigues Symons who was residing at Songozwi Street, Louis Trichardt.</p><p>Allegedly, the missing man left his home with a friend to Buysdrop outside Alldays, on the 28 February 2021 at about 15:00. He never arrived at his destination and he had since disappeared. Family members tried to reach him through cell phone but is on voicemail.</p><p>He left home wearing a blue long sleeve T-shirt, navy blue denim pants and blue sneakers.</p><p>The Police conducted search operations at the surrounding areas without success.</p><p>Anyone with information that can assist the Police in finding the missing man may contact Warrant Officer Johannes Hlongwane on 072 470 5588 or 015 519 4300 or crime stop number 0860010111 or the nearest Police Station.</p><p>The Police search operations and investigations are still continuing.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;Eastern Cape SAPS conducts Safer Schools campaign in Chris Hani district&lt;/title&gt;
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<p>CHRIS HANI DISTRICT – The South African Police Service in the Eastern Cape has initiated their Back-to-School roadshow that aims at ensuring School Safety across the Province. The collective initiative kick-started in Chris Hani District, where different schools were visited.</p><p>The team from Corporate Communication and Liaison, Visible Policing, Junior Management Core and Community Policing Forum had engagements with different learners on Thursday, 4th March 2021 at Bulelani Senior Secondary School situated at Ezibeleni Township in Komani and Joe Slovo Freedom High School in Molteno respectively, with an objective of ensuring crime-free environments, in and out of schools.</p><p>Domestic Violence and School Safety were the main agenda points for the day. The response received from learners was overwhelming.</p><p>The primary goals of the Back-to-school roadshow include ensuring safety and the wellbeing of children and also creating a positive learning environment. It is evident that schooling is an important and critical agency in reducing crime in society, through gaining knowledge and education.</p><p>The initiative also aimed at motivating vulnerable children to become more active in the fight against crime, protect themselves in their everday lives, and most importantly contribute to building a culture of safety in schools and their communities.</p><p>Members of the Community Policing Forum utilised this platform to explain the critical role that can be played by learners and the youth in fighting crime in different communities.</p><p>The School Governing Bodies pledged their support in the sustainability of the program.</p><p>The month-long programme will further focus on the Safer Schools Strategy on schools that are linked to the SAPS and create awareness on Community Policing Forum Youth Desk programmes that will require youth participation in the fight against crime.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;Two suspects arrested for possession of Marijuana in Cradock&lt;/title&gt;
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<p>CRADOCK – On the 04 March 2021 at about 14:00, two 25-year-old suspects were arrested just outside of Cradock on route to Port Elizabeth, N10 National road when found in possession of 18kg of marijuana.</p><p>This followed after two members of the Cradock K9 members saw a suspicious looking Nissan Hard Body LDV vehicle driving in the direction of Port Elizabeth without number plates. On further investigation the vehicle was stopped and searched and the founding was made.</p><p>The two accused will appear before the Cradock Magistrates Court on 05 March 2021, on charges relating to Possession of Marijuana.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;Provincial Drug Unit continues to put drug dealers behind bars&lt;/title&gt;
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<p>DURBAN – Since yesterday morning until the afternoon, the police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit acted on intelligence about a suspect who is operating a drug lab on Anton Lembede Street.</p><p>The team proceeded to the building and a sting operation was conducted where drugs were being packaged, destined for dealers in the Durban area. Police officers pounced on the suspect who was in a flat. Upon searching the flat, police discovered a large amount of clear sealed straws containing heroin powder, green plastic loop containing heroin, large amount of loose heroin powder, plastic cut packaging material, sealer machine and other items.</p><p>Further investigation was conducted at another flat where two safes were found containing cash and heroin. The safe contained a digital scale, 495 green plastic loops of heroin as well as heroin. Cash of R65 673-00 was also seized by police. The estimated street value of the recovered drugs is R400 000-00. A 26-year-old suspect was arrested for possession and dealing in drugs. He is appearing before the Durban Magistrates Court today.</p><p>The Acting Provincial Commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, Major General Thulani Gonya is pleased with the recent recoveries and the number of arrests on drug related cases made by the Provincial Drug and Firearms.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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&lt;title&gt;SAPS back to school roadshow continues in Chris Hani District&lt;/title&gt;
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<p>The Back to School Roadshow continued to deep rural areas of Glen Grey and Lady Frere respectively, with emphasis on ensuring safety of learners and creating positive learning environment thereof.</p><p>The Eastern Cape SAPS Roadshow team visited Masikhule Senior Primary School in Glen Grey and Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School in Lady Frere, where learners of different ages were addressed and sensitized about different issues relating to well-being of children, in and out of schools.</p><p>Provincial Domestic Violence co-ordinator, Sergeant Nomakhwezi Martins described Domestic Violence as an influential factor that negatively affects lives of children in the society. She further sensitised the learners about different aspects relating to domestic violence.</p><p>Junior Commissioner Concept was presented as one of the effective tool, with learner’s participation, to fight criminality, and even change lives of the youth in communities. “You, as learners, have a critical role to play in the fight against crime, especially in your schools. We want to see you in different platforms discussing resolutions to criminality in your respective environments.” said Sergeant Xhanti Mjikeliso when he was convincing the learners to take the Junior Commissioner Project more seriously.</p><p>Substance abuse was condemned in strong terms, as it carries a negative impact to children’s lives, as some learners are addicted to alcohol and drugs at early ages. On the other side, some learners are being used by drug lords in drug dealing and trafficking.</p><p>The Team Leader, Colonel Michelle Matroos left a strong message with educators, encouraging them to be extra cautious when dealing with learners, as educators have a critical role to play in ensuring well-being of learners and creating conducive learning environment. She further emphasized that educators are primary agents of moral regeneration in schools.</p><p>Management of both schools praised the South African Police Service for their role in upbringing children and ensuring their well-being, as they believed that raising a child requires different role players. They were confident that the initiative would leave an impact, and as a result, create positive learning environment. Messages relating to substance abuse were appreciated.</p><p>The Back-to-School Roadshow is expected to continue to other districts across the Province.</p><p></p><p>Source: South African Police Service</p><p></p>
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