web desk

Eastern Libyan Forces Say Turkish Drone Killed 5 Civilians

CAIRO – Eastern Libyan forces laying siege on the country’s capital, Tripoli, accused their rivals on Tuesday of staging an attack in which a Turkish drone hit a food truck convoy in the country’s west, killing at least five civilians. The militia groups loosely allied with a U.N.-supported but weak

Three men arrested for robbery in Kuruman

On Friday, 24 April 2020 at about 17:00 three men between the ages of 28 and 43 years were arrested by Kuruman detectives for robbery. It is reported that on Tuesday, 21 April 2020 a 28-year-old man reported that he was robbed of his two cell phones and an undisclosed

Suspects arrested for using COVID-19 to cover their ploy

Nelspruit – Three suspects aged between 31 and 35 were arrested at Ekulindeni in the early hours of today, for using Covid-19 to cover their ploy. According to the report, a team of police officials received information about two vehicles which were branded with Covid-19 insignia allegedly participating in criminal

Seven suspects nabbed for burglaries in schools and residential areas

POLOKWANE: Seven suspects were last night, 26 April 2020 arrested for allegedly breaking into school premises and other residential areas and stealing different items. The suspects were arrested during an intelligence driven joint operation that comprised of members of the Crime Intelligence Unit, Cluster Task Team and detectives from Mankweng.

Cuban Doctors Arrive to Help South Africa Fight Coronavirus

JOHANNESBURG – More than 200 doctors from Cuba have arrived in South Africa to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The doctors, including community health and infectious disease specialists, arrived early Monday morning and were welcomed by military and health authorities. South Africa requested assistance from the Cuban government, which is

Weekend operations lead to several arrests

Our endeavours to bring perpetrators of crime to book during the lockdown period are yielding good results. On Friday, 24 April 2020, vigilant members were patrolling in Marikana, Philippi East when they saw three men. Upon searching them, police found an unlicensed firearm and a dangerous weapon. Three men were

Free State couple arrested for illegal firearm possession and corruption

FREE STATE – A Free State couple face multiple charges after the Hawks found a firearm and different types of ammunition in their Bronville home. The couple aged 27 and 32 were taken into custody on Friday, 24 April 2020 shortly after officers from the Serious Organised Investigation team received information

Congregants arrested at religious gatherings in two separate incidents

Pretoria:  Since the start of the long weekend, members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have arrested 41 congregants in two separate religious gatherings. In the first incident, members of the SAPS Tactical Response Team (TRT) arrested 17 men on Friday, 24 April 2020 at approximately 13:00. This after the

Murder suspect arrested in Uitenhage

Port Elizabeth:   A 21-year-old alleged murder suspect from Langa was arrested on Friday afternoon, 24 April 2020 for the murder of a 21-year-old man in Kamesh on Thursday, 23 April 2020. It is alleged that at about 14:30 Lewin Cowie (21) was in Spekboom Street, when he was approached by

Three suspects arrested for dealing in rhino horns

MPUMALANGA – An intelligence driven operation has landed three suspects in jail after they were found with six rhino horns. The operation comprising of the Serious Organised Crime Investigation, Detectives, Crime Intelligence, Tactical Response Team, Tracking Team and the Local Criminal Record Centre ensued after it emerged that three were allegedly

Recent Posts