Seven hijacking suspects nabbed after chase

Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner commends police for their quick reaction that led to the arrest of seven hijacking suspects resulting in the recovery of...

Shopkeepers arrested after shooting at customer

Two shopkeepers were arrested this morning, 8 June 2018, after shooting at a client and a firearm was found in their shop in Mabopa...

Two rapists sentenced after woman attacked in her home

In a quest to serve justice to the victim, East London High Court sentenced Luthando Somakhomo (28) to 15 years and 6 months and...

Walter Sisulu University a disaster zone

Mr. Bongani Mkongi visited the Eastern Cape today to make strong in roads and interventions after several reported incidents of alcohol and drug abuse...

Community arrest armed robbery suspects, Summerstrand

Attacks on innocent law abiding citizens has prompted the community in Summerstrand to be extra vigilant and to be aware of their surroundings at...

Police in shootout, theft of cell phone tower batteries, EC

On the 7 June 2018, Members of SAPS K9 Unit arrested a 41 year old suspect after an exchange of fire during the early...

Court hands down hefty sentence on violent criminals, EC

The East London Regional Court convicted and sentenced Lonwabo Velaphi (27) and Luyanda Sakathi (30) for robbery with aggravating circumstances to serve imprisonment for...

Attacks on farm orchards, store and tractors torched, Kirkwood

Eastern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Liziwe Ntshinga issued a stern warning to violent protesters in Kirkwood this evening, 5 june 2018. This comes...

Corrupt ANC councilor’s appeal is refused, Port Elizabeth

ANC councilor Bongo Nombiba has been refused appeal on his conviction of fraud and money laundering charges. He has been imprisoned for an effective five...

Cash in transit security guard robbed, shootout, KWT

The swift response by King Williams Town Cluster Police members led to the arrest of one armed robbery suspect (31) in King Williams Town. It...

Swift response, security company nabs housebreakers, PE

Fighting crime is a shared responsibility between the police, the community and security companies. Quick reaction by a private security company resulted in the...

SAPS operation yielded good results, Humansdorp cluster

In an effort to provide efficient and responsive policing in the Humansdorp Cluster, an integrated operation was conducted today, 31 May 2018, which yielded...