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- Fugitive sought by the Hawks for slain off-duty police officerThe Kabokweni Magistrate’s Court have on Monday, 22 April 2024, issued a warrant of arrest for fugitive, Blessing Fakude, who participated in the murder of an off-duty police officer, the late Captain Sibusiso Mthombothi (44), who lost his life during a shootout at Kanyamazane car wash on Saturday, 13 January… Read more »
- Five copper cable thieves arrested in ParysSAPS Fezile Dabi District Highway Patrol members have arrested five copper cable thieves, aged between 32 and 45, in the Parys CBD. On Wednesday, 24 April 2024, in the early hours at around 03:45, the members were conducting patrol duties when they received information about a white Mazda suspected to… Read more »
- When stars do matterSince the coming into effect of the Guidelines for Competition in the SA Automotive Aftermarket, there has been a general opening up of the market providing motorists with the freedom to shop around to find the most competitive service provider. “This makes our aftermarket a more equitable place to do… Read more »
- Musina Task Team Police confiscate a Toyota Bakkie and illicit cigarettes with a combined value of more than R350 000The members of Musina Task Team have made a significant confiscation of a Toyota bakkie and illicit cigarettes with a combined value of more than R350,000.00 during an intelligence driven operation that was executed at Matswale Extension 10, on Wednesday 24 April 2024 at about 14:30. Police members attached to… Read more »
- SAPS Vereeniging chased a vehicle that was involved in hijacking cases and house break-ins and arrested five suspectsFidelity ADT Vaal received information that SAPS Vereeniging was chasing a vehicle that was involved in hijacking cases and house break-ins. The team proceeded to assist and managed to stop the vehicle, the team arrested three suspects while two suspects managed to flee the scene when the vehicle stopped. The… Read more »
- Honest SASSA employee blows the whistle on corruptionTwo suspects, aged 45 and 70, will be making their first appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s court on Friday, 26 April 2024 following their arrest today, 24 April 2024, at the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offices in the Roodepoort central business district. It is alleged that a whistle… Read more »
- Celebrating International Leopard Day: FWF and Cape Leopard Trust Partnership Aids Leopard ConservationIn celebration of International Leopard Day on May 3, 2024, the Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF) continues its unwavering support for the Cape Leopard Trust (CLT) in its mission to preserve the Cape’s leopard population and their habitats. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable community engagement… Read more »
- Counterfeit goods worth R250 000 confiscated at a shopping mall in KrugersdorpGauteng Counterfeit and Contraband search and seizure operation resulted in a suspect being arrested for the contravention of the Counterfeit Goods Act, on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, at a shopping mall in Krugersdorp. The Commercial Crime Investigations members and Brand Protectors seized counterfeit branded watches worth R250 000. The suspect… Read more »
- Hyundai launches Nano Cooling Film to chill hot carsThe Hyundai Motor Company has launched the world’s first application of a Nano Cooling Film, a revolutionary vehicle window tint that offers a significant improvement in interior cooling performance compared to conventional tint films. The Nano Cooling Film maximizes heat dissipation by incorporating a nanostructure with excellent heat transfer characteristics.… Read more »
- Suspect caught whilst stripping a hijacked vehicle in EtwatwaThe Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Tactical Response Unit Officers, arrested a 40-year-old male suspect, for possession of a hijacked/robbed motor vehicle, in the Etwatwa area. The EMPD Officers received information about a hijacked motor vehicle, that was tracked down to the Emaphupheni section of Etwatwa. The information was followed… Read more »
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