Warrant of arrest issued for a man suspected of killing his...
Police in Amajuba District Task Team are seeking assistance of community members in locating Sithembiso Wiseman Mlambo (49) of Osizweni Section C who is suspected to be the person behind the murder of his wife Sithembile Joyce Mlambo (39). It is alleged that on the night of 29 May 2023, the victim was coming from [...]
Suspect arrested for dealing in drugs, Phoenix
A 28-year-old suspect is appearing in the Phoenix Magistrates’ Court today, 11 October 2023 after he was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in Foresthaven, Phoenix. He is facing charges of dealing in drugs, possession of drugs and contravening the Immigration Act. The suspect was arrested by the team of the Port Shepstone based Hawks’ Serious Organised [...]
Accused sentenced to ten years imprisonment for murder
On Monday 9 October 2023 Ntuzuma Regional Court sentenced Lindokuhle Buthelezi (21) to ten years imprisonment for murder of an off-duty police official, Constable Sizwe Mthethwa. On 7 February 2021, Constable Mthethwa who was stationed at Inanda police station was stabbed and killed by Buthelezi. It is alleged that Mthethwa was on his way to [...]
Missing person sought by Msinsini police
Msinsini police are appealing to members of the community for assistance in locating Banelile Mkhize (20) of Mabheleni area in Msinsini. She was last seen on 30 September 2023, wearing a grey jeans, grey jacket and black shirt. Anyone with knowledge about her whereabouts is urged to contact Captain Zelda Hamilton on (039)6991600/4/ 0796963711 or [...]
Suspected cash-in-transit robber arrested with firearms and ammunition
An intelligence-driven operation by officers from the eThekwini Trio Tracking team, working together with Provincial Crime Intelligence officers has produced favourable results when a 50-year-old man was arrested in connection with his suspected involvement in cash-in-transit robberies. The team operationalised intelligence and tactically approached a house at Hluthankungu just after midnight on Friday, 06 October [...]
Seven suspects arrested for a string of robberies and murder
A multi-disciplinary intelligence-led operation involving the police and private security companies has resulted in the arrest of seven suspects who have been positively linked with a number of robberies, hijackings and murder in KwaMashu, Ndwedwe, Tongaat, Nsuze and Umhlali areas. Five of the suspects were arrested in three different locations in Tongaat on Wednesday, 04 [...]
Copper cable thief sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment
On Monday, 02 October 2023, Ezakheni Regional Court convicted and sentenced Bongani Mbatha (32) to 15 years’ direct imprisonment for possession of stolen copper cable. Mbatha was arrested by Hawks members from Newcastle Serious Organised Crime Investigation and Ladysmith Crime Prevention in September last year. Members received information about a suspect who was in possession [...]
KZN Health launches urgent investigation after hospital assault of 13-year-old boy
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has instituted an urgent investigation after a 13-year-old boy was filmed while being assaulted by two security guards at Ladysmith...
Former SAA chairperson appears in court on fraud, corruption charges
Former South African Airways (SAA) board chairperson, Dudu Myeni as well as former Sondolo IT director, Trevor Mathenjwa have been granted bail of R10...
67-Year-old fraudster sentenced to 10 years direct imprisonment
On Thursday 28 September 2023, Durban Specialised Commercial Crime Court sentenced Patrick Stapleton (67) to ten years direct imprisonment for 147 counts of fraud. During the period 2010 to 2014 Stapleton and his accomplices were operating two companies known as Dynamic Group CC and GPN Consulting. These companies operated as an investment scheme which was [...]
Three suspects nabbed for attempted murder of police officers and business...
Police officers who are members of the Umbilo Trio Task Team have arrested three suspects who had just committed an armed robbery at a liquor establishment and later attempted to kill police officers in Umbilo on Wednesday, 27 September 2023. Vigilant police officers spotted a sedan with five occupants on Stellawood Road and their crime [...]
Alleged Insurance fraudster remanded in custody
On Tuesday, 26 September 2023, Thembi Sishi (60) briefly appeared in the Durban Specialised Commercial Crimes Court following her arrest by the Hawks members from Durban Serious Commercial Crime Investigation. She is facing 34 counts of fraud by misrepresentation. Sishi was employed as a teacher, during the period 2007 to 2017 she submitted fraudulent death [...]
