Corkwood Mall robbery, 2 suspects wounded, 6 sought, Kariega

Corkwood Mall robbery, 2 suspects wounded, 6 sought, Kariega

Police in Kariega arrested two male suspects, confiscated two firearms and recovered the stolen goods following a brazen armed robbery of a second-hand dealer...
4 Victims hijacked and kidnapped – R2 million ransom, Butterworth

4 Victims hijacked and kidnapped – R2 million ransom, Butterworth

Besule Mayila (34) appeared at the Centane Magistrates’ Court on 24 October 2022. This follows his arrest by the Hawks’ Kidnapping Task Team in...
Dutywa shootout, police kill 1 robber, arrest 3

Dutywa shootout, police kill 1 robber, arrest 3

Three armed suspects were arrested while another accomplice was shot dead during a shootout with police, private security and the alleged robbers on 22...
Post Office robbery and shootout, hostages rescued, Dutywa

Post Office robbery and shootout, hostages rescued, Dutywa

It is alleged that on Friday 21 October 2022 around 08:30, police members who were on routine patrol foiled a robbery at Dutywa Post...
Makhanda Correctional facility – 2 of 7 escapees re-arrested

Makhanda Correctional facility – 2 of 7 escapees re-arrested

Two of the seven escapees were re-arrested after the implementation of a 72-hour activation plan since their reported escape from Makhanda Correctional Service facility...
Search launched for missing hijack and kidnapping victim, Korsten

Search launched for missing hijack and kidnapping victim, Korsten

Gelvandale police received a complaint of a hijacking and kidnapping that was reported by the community in Korsten area. It is alleged that at approximately...
Teacher arrested for murder of traffic officer

Teacher arrested for murder of traffic officer

An educator from Tutor Ndamase Senior Secondary School, Siphesonke Galoshe (34) was remanded in custody by the Mthatha Magistrates’ Court on 17 October 2022....
7 Dangerous prisoners escape from Makhanda Correctional facility

7 Dangerous prisoners escape from Makhanda Correctional facility

Eastern Cape police have launched a manhunt after seven prisoners escaped from Makhanda Correctional facility on the morning of 18 October 2022. It is alleged...
Nelson Mandela Bay police tackle drug trade

Nelson Mandela Bay police tackle drug trade

Police officials in Nelson Mandela Bay continue with their endeavours to rid the streets of illegal drugs. During the first incident, on Friday, 14 October...
Coffee Bay man stabbed to death in a tavern

Coffee Bay man stabbed to death in a tavern

SAPS Coffee Bay are on the hunt for two alleged murder suspects following the fatal stabbing of a 50-year-old man in a local tavern...
Dangerous East London escapee re-arrested, Duncan Village

Dangerous East London escapee re-arrested, Duncan Village

On Friday afternoon, 14 October 2022, SAPS Duncan Village detectives were busy performing tracing duties when they received information of an accused person which...
9 People killed, 3 injured in Kwanobuhle and Uitenhage, 5 arrested

9 People killed, 3 injured in Kwanobuhle and Uitenhage, 5 arrested

The Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene has welcomed and applauded the multi-disciplinary team that swiftly traced and arrested five men suspected to be...