Metro police murderers sentenced to life imprisonment
On Wednesday, 20 September 2023, Durban High Court sentenced Thamsanqa Mabaso (33) and Nkululeko Zulu (23) to two life imprisonment for double murder of two Durban Metro police officers, Constable Sonto Mhlanga and Inspector Fanifani Dladla. In May 2019, the two Durban Metro Police members were performing guard duties at the councillor’s house in Bhambayi, [...]
Suspect nabbed with over R100 000 worth of drugs
An intelligence-led operation conducted by police officers from the Provincial Drugs and Firearms Unit produced desired results when a foreign national was arrested after he was found in possession of methcathinone and crystal meth with an estimated street value of over R100 000-00 on Gillespie Street in Point on Wednesday, 20 September 2023. Further intelligence [...]
Two terms of life imprisonment for killing love rival
The Durban Regional Court has handed a sentence of two terms of life imprisonment and an additional 15 years behind bars to Andile Mzwandile Biyela (25) after he was convicted for a double murder. The sentence was handed down on 12 September 2023. His sentence came after the court heard how Biyela and his late [...]
Three suspects nabbed for dealing in drugs in Kwadukuza
An intelligence-driven operation involving officers from the Ilembe Crime Intelligence, Umhlali K9 and KwaDukuza Municipality crime prevention units has yielded positive results when three foreign nationals were arrested for possession and dealing in drugs at different locations around KwaDukuza on Tuesday, 19 September 2023. During an operation dubbed ‘Operation Umiyane’, intelligence was gathered about a [...]
Police launch manhutnt for suspects following shooting incident that left five...
Police have launched a manhunt for at least five suspects who shot and fatally wounded five people at a shopping centre's parking lot in Richards Bay CBD on Tuesday morning. Information at police's disposal indicates that four of the suspects alighted from a vehicle and opened fired at the victims. Four victims were certified dead [...]
SIU granted order to freeze KZN NLC official’s bank accounts
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been granted a preservation order by the Special Tribunal to freeze approximately R2.4 million held in four bank...
Illegal distillery uncovered and dismantled – three suspects nabbed
Police in Pinetown, working together with officers from the eThekwini District Trio Task Team have arrested three suspects after they were caught in the act of manufacturing illegal spirited liquor at a clandestine distillery in Westmead on Tuesday. In an operation involving officers from Crime Intelligence, KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Board, a courier company and brewery expert [...]
Suspect in custody for possession of unlicensed firearm, Dundee
On 11 September 2023 Hawks members from Newcastle Serious Organised Crime Investigation and Glencoe K9 Unit arrested a 36-year-old for possession of unlicensed firearms. Members received information about a suspect who was in possession of unlicensed firearms at Dundee. A joint operation was conducted and they proceeded to the said residence. A search was conducted [...]
Three companies fined for contravention of export permit conditions
Three companies who attempted to export scrap metal and copper ingots without valid export permits have been fined in the Durban Regional Court.
Amalgamated Metal...
Government working to address eThekwini challenges
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the government is working with various departments and stakeholders to help the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality to address its challenges.
“I...
Strategies for a Safer Durban
In August, Blue Security received reports of 489 incidents, a notable increase from July’s 403. This uptick underscores the evolving security landscape in Durban...
Cele briefs on KZN political killings
The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Political Killings in KwaZulu-Natal has urged political parties to strengthen their internal mechanisms in order to defuse inter- and...
