A 64-year-old serial robber is set to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates’ Court tomorrow following his arrest at the OR Tambo International Airport. National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the suspect, linked to several other cases dating back as far as 1998, was arrested after he and three others robbed high ranking senior police officers. “The three senior officers were making their way to the airport in an e-hailing service on
The South African Police Service (SAPS) says the law applies to everyone, including members of SAPS who are found guilty of misconduct. This statement follows the circulation of a video depicting a police officer placing items into his pockets during a police raid in February. Police spokesperson FC Van Wyk says an investigation has since been launched. “Western Cape SAPS management has noted with grave concern a video circulating on social
Two young rhinos were rescued
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Two young rhinos were rescued over the weekend in the Kruger National Park. Management at the Park say they were alerted to the plight of the 12- and 18-months old rhinos by vigilant visitors. Two young rhinos were rescued over the weekend in the Kruger National Park The Head of Communications and Spokesperson for SANParks, JP Louw says the two calves were spotted by visitors resting along the road to
Gun violence continues to grip the Atlantis community, just days after a series of fatal shootings that claimed four lives, including a teenage girl. The latest shooting took place on Sunday morning, leaving two victims wounded in what is believed to be a gang-related attack. Western Cape SAPS spokesperson, Captain F.C. Van Wyk, confirmed that police responded to the incident at about 06:45 on 1 March. Officers were patrolling the Dura Flats area at
The unwavering dedication of police members to fight drug trafficking has delivered a major victory for the Blue Downs community. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg confirmed that members of Operation Shanela II seized 25 000 mandrax tablets, with an estimated street value of R1,25 million, hidden at a house on Jason Pedro Street, Belladonna Estate yesterday. “A 33-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested in connection with the drugs and is set to appear
