Tag: SAPS
Sandton City evacuated following a ‘telephonic bomb threat’
Ngwaabe – Sandton City evacuated because of a bomb threat that reached the city telephonically. People were seen fleeing the city to avert possible harm that might emanate from the “bomb threat. The bomb threat was received on “Saturday, the 24th of April 2021 at 17h35,” the Sandton City confirmed the existence of the threat…
Four thugs steal 185 laptops in Limpopo department’s offices
Polokwane – Four armed thugs stole about 185 laptops from the Limpopo Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development in Polokwane. Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, said two security guards were reportedly on duty at the department’s offices in Polokwane were attacked by the four armed thugs. Mojapelo said the security officers were…
SAPS officer arrested for corruption in Gauteng
Johannesburg – SAPS officer is arrested for extorting money from a bed and breakfast (B&B) owner in Gauteng. The SAPS officer demanded R60,000.00 from the owner thereof. The suspects has been extorting money and engaging in corruption since 2018. Arrested is a 55-year-old lieutenants colonel from Douglasdale police station and his accomplice, a 37-year-old constable…
Second arrest in attack of Waterberg District Mayor’s home
Polokwane – Limpopo police made a second arrest following the attack that took place at the Waterberg District Mayor’s home in February. According to News24, police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe said six people entered and robbed the mayor’s home on Sunday, the 14th of March 2021. “Four unknown armed men accompanied by two women –…
Johannesburg metro police firearm used to kill two women in Limpopo
Ngwaabe – A firearm discovered to be of a police officer from the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) is used to kill two women in Limpopo. The suspect, according to police spokesperson Brigadier Motlalefa Mojapelo, is identified as Joel Masila, aged 33, allegedly took a 25-year-old Sarah Mokwela from her home on the morning of…
Limpopo security guard is wanted by the police
Limpopo police search for a security guard who allegedly shot and killed his colleague whilst on duty. Meluzu Andison Khumalo shot and killed Matshembe Mphambanyene, and he took his gun, News24 reports. According to the Provincial Police Spokesperson Brigadier Motlalefa Mojapelo, the two guards were on duty, they were at the vehicle weigh bridge along…
Limpopo police arrested almost 1 800 people during weekend operation
Limpopo SAPS ventured weekend operations aiming at crime reduction. The operations amounted to nearly 1,800 arrests. The arrested are anticipated to appear before the Magistrate’s Court soon. Polokwane – Limpopo police effected about 1,800 arrests during weekend operations province-wide. According to police spokesperson Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe, 1,796 people, aged interval 21 and 59, were arrested…
Limpopo police made 1 163 arrests within 8 days
Limpopo – Limpopo police played a major role in ensuring that residents of the province are more safe as they made 1 163 arrests within 8 days, from the 3rd to the 10th of January 2021. According to police statement by Police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mamphaswa Seabi, the arrests included offences such as murder, attempted…
Greenside residents attack three Limpopo police officers following their attempt to arrest undocumented immigrants
Polokwane – Residents of extension 44 attacked Westenburg police officers after attempting to arrest four undocumented foreign nationals. The four foreign nationals were arrested for allegedly having entered the borders of South Africa illegally. The attack on three Westenburg police officers let to the four suspects fleeing police arrest for being undocumented foreign nationals. According…
A Black man wanted for the murder of a Black female aged interval 18-20 in Protea Glen
On Friday, the 18th of December 2020, the Office of the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner released media statement inquest for a fugitive said to be a Black male, who is wanted in connection with murder of a Black female in Protea Glen. The suspect is identified as Mr Audi Themba Mothogoane. On Monday, the 7th of…
