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The Citizen
15-07-2025
- The Citizen
44-Year-old arrested in Benoni for armed robbery at Brakpan salon
44-Year-old arrested in Benoni for armed robbery at Brakpan salon Just before 14:00 on July 10, members of the Benoni Flying Squad (BFS), while on patrol, provided backup to a security company that had identified a white Nissan Micra in O'Reilly Merry Street. The vehicle was wanted in connection with an armed robbery case reported in Brakpan. According to BFS media liaison officer, Warrant Officer Grant Giblin, the vehicle was intercepted at a shopping centre on the corner of Benoni Road and O'Reilly Merry Street. A 44-year-old suspect was arrested and detained at Brakpan SAPS after investigations revealed he was allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a salon in Voortrekker Road, Brakpan, earlier this month. ALSO CHECK: Survivor speaks out after brutal attack near N17 ALSO CHECK: Love in print: Heartfelt newspaper proposal surprises partner At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
29-06-2025
- The Citizen
Beware of misleading recruitment posts
Benoni Flying Squad spokesperson Warrant Officer Grant Giblin has warned the public against a misleading social media post claiming that online applications for #PoliceTrainees are open. 'Online applications for these positions have not been officially advertised, and the SAPS online application portal is not currently active,' said Giblin. He urged social media users not to share the post and advised the public to visit the official SAPS website at for verified vacancies and updates. Also Read: Benoni Flying Squad pounces on car linked to vehicle thefts Also Read: Off-duty Benoni Flying Squad officer helps nab counterfeiter At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- The Citizen
Watch: 6 arrested after armed robbery foiled in Glen Marais, Ekurhuleni
Swift action by law enforcement and private security companies brought an armed robbery to a halt at Granor Passi in Glen Marais in Ekurhuleni Tuesday afternoon. 'The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's (EMPD) Northern Region task team, working alongside the Benoni Flying Squad and several private security companies, including R&D Risk services, CLC, ER24, CPF Sector 2, Red Ops, Mamba, SSS, Motor Track, Jungle Boyz, Rapid Response and AfriForum responded to the robbery in progress at approximately 12:49,' says EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato. Kempton Express reports that when officers arrived, they found six suspects at the scene, four men aged between 40 and 44, and two women aged between 33 and 36. 'It is believed that five of the suspects are foreign nationals and one is a South African citizen.' During the incident, the suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member, striking her in the mouth with a firearm. She was taken to hospital. Although no money was taken from the premises, officers recovered three firearms at the scene. 'The suspects were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and contravention of immigration laws for being undocumented foreign nationals.' Investigations are ongoing. @kemptonexpress GLEN MARAIS, JUNE 11, 2025 – Swift action by law enforcement and private security companies brought an armed robbery to a halt at Granor Passi, located at 31 North Road, Glen Marais, on Tuesday afternoon. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's (EMPD) Northern Region task team, working alongside the Benoni Flying Squad and several private security companies – including Red Ops, Mamba, SSS, Motor Track, Jungle Boyz, Rapid Response, and AfriForum – responded to the robbery in progress at approximately 12:49. Upon arrival, officers found six suspects at the scene – four men aged between 40 and 44, and two women aged between 33 and 36. It is believed that five of the suspects are foreign nationals and one is a South African citizen. During the incident, the suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member, striking her in the mouth with a firearm. She was taken to hospital for medical treatment. Although no money was taken from the premises, officers recovered three firearms at the scene. The suspects were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and contravention of immigration laws for being undocumented foreign nationals. Investigations are ongoing. #kemptonpark #kempton #localnews #Crime #crimetok #court #TiktokNews #kemptonexpress #Robbery #SAPS #Foiled ♬ original sound – KemptonExpress – KemptonExpress Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-06-2025
- The Citizen
Glen Marais armed robbery foiled, six suspects arrested
Swift action by law enforcement and private security companies brought an armed robbery to a halt at Granor Passi in Glen Marais on Tuesday afternoon, June 11. 'The EMPD's Northern Region task team, working alongside the Benoni Flying Squad and several private security companies, including R&D Risk services, CLC, ER24, CPF Sector 2, Red Ops, Mamba, SSS, Motor Track, Jungle Boyz, Rapid Response, and AfriForum responded to the robbery in progress at approximately 12:49,' said EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato. On arrival, officers found six suspects at the scene, four men aged between 40 and 44, and two women aged between 33 and 36. Also read: Manhunt launched for suspect in Glen Marais house robbery 'It is believed that five of the suspects are foreign nationals and one is a South African citizen.' During the incident, the suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member, striking her in the mouth with a firearm. She was taken to hospital for medical treatment. Although no money was taken from the premises, officers recovered three firearms at the scene. Also read: Glen Marais resident shot during home invasion 'The suspects were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and contravention of immigration laws for being undocumented foreign nationals.' Investigations are ongoing. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
The Citizen
30-05-2025
- The Citizen
Benoni Flying Squad officers back in court for kidnapping, extortion case
Three members of the Benoni Flying Squad, who face charges of kidnapping and extortion, made another brief appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court this morning. Kempton Express reports that the case was postponed to July 8 for the docket and further investigation to be completed. This follows a previous delay on April 8, when it was revealed in court that the investigating officer was attending training and had yet to finalise the investigation. The accused officers were arrested by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) on December 2 last year, just days after an alleged incident involving the extortion of a salon owner at Norkem Mall on November 24. According to IPID, the three officers approached a 38-year-old salon owner and began questioning her about her business documentation. She reportedly indicated that all required papers were displayed on the premises. The officers then requested her ID, which she handed over. It is further alleged that the officers demanded to search her residence. Once there, they insisted on accessing a safe and demanded cash, reportedly extorting a total of R42 000, although they allegedly demanded R60 000. The incident was later reported to IPID, which launched an investigation and subsequently arrested the officers. During their initial court appearance on December 3, each officer was granted R2 000 bail, which was extended again today. The trio has not yet entered a plea. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
