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The Herald
6 days ago
- The Herald
Police seize 17 firearms, arrest several suspects in Nelson Mandela Bay
In an ongoing effort to reduce violent crime across Nelson Mandela Bay, police have confiscated 17 unlicensed firearms and arrested several suspects since the beginning of July. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said a 25-year-old man arrested on Monday. 'SAPS Kamesh police members heard gunshots while on foot patrol and moved swiftly towards the disturbance,' she said. 'The members noticed two males coming from Kamesh Road. 'When they noticed the SAPS members, they threw away the firearms and ran off. 'The officers arrested one suspect and found two firearms in Acacia Road, Rosedale.' She said the suspect had been arrested on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. It was too early to determine if the recovered firearms were linked to the murder of sisters Theresa Pullen and Fredericka Booysen in Tiryville last week, she said. In an unrelated incident the day before, a suspect was arrested by the district crime combating unit. 'While patrolling in NU6 Motherwell the members noticed a silver VW Polo next to the road,' she said. 'A known suspect walked towards the vehicle and when he noticed the SAPS members, he jumped into it and sped off. 'The suspect was driving recklessly and bumped into the SAPS vehicle. 'The suspect stopped the car and tried to run away, but was apprehended. 'During a search, police members found a Star 9mm pistol with the serial number filed off and eight rounds of ammunition. 'The suspect, 34 years old, was arrested on charges of unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.' He will appear in the Motherwell Magistrate's Court during the week. On July 1, 14 firearms were recovered during a crime prevention operation and sent to ballistics for analysis. The Herald
The Herald
01-07-2025
- The Herald
Police probe murder of unidentified man in North End
The police are investigating the murder of an unidentified man after his body was discovered with multiple stab wounds in North End. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said at about 7am on Sunday, Mount Road police were on patrol when they were flagged down by residents. 'They then pointed out the body of an unknown man. He had multiple stab wounds to his upper body. 'The deceased is an African male, about 30 years of age, light in complexion, slender built, and with a trimmed beard.' She said he was dressed in a black hoody, grey cap, stripped green and blue jersey with a white T-shirt underneath, red tracksuit pants, lime green socks and black sandals. 'The deceased also had a cultural string around his waist,' Janse van Rensburg said. She said the police were now seeking the community's assistance in identifying the man. 'The circumstances surrounding his death are unknown at this stage. 'A case of murder is under investigation. 'Anyone who can assist in tracing his family or may be able to identify him, is urged to contact detective Constable Thozama Msutwana on 067-598-8050, Crime Stop on 08600-10111, or their nearest police station. Information can also be sent via the MYSAPS app. The Herald
The Herald
09-06-2025
- The Herald
Police launch murder probe after body found buried in Forest Hill
A decomposed body buried in a shallow grave was dug up in the bushes in Forest Hill on Monday morning. Gqeberha police said they were investigating a case of murder. Police were first called out on Sunday night to the scene in Forest Hill Drive after a tip-off, but could not find anything in the dark, spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said. She said when detectives returned the next morning, they uncovered the shallow grave and the decomposed body. 'The victim's identity, gender and cause of death are still unknown,' she said. 'We are treating this as a murder and appeal to anyone with information to contact us.' Call detective Sergeant Ridwaan Baatjies on 073-130-3018, Crime Stop on 08600-10111, or use the MySAPS App. All tip-offs will be treated as confidential and callers may remain anonymous. The Herald
The Herald
25-05-2025
- The Herald
Police appeal for help to find Despatch woman
Police in Despatch are searching for a 57-year-old woman who went missing earlier in May. Nomakhwezi Ntaka was last seen on May 7 at her work in Boom Street. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said Ntaka informed her employer's child that she was going to the bank, but never returned. 'An initial investigation was done with her family and friends, but she could not be traced. 'At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a white striped black dress and green sandals and carrying a navy sport bag with the Despatch Preparatory School badge on the side,' Van Rensburg said. Police appeal to anyone who can assist in tracing Ntaka to contact Detective Sergeant Christine Jonck on 082-949-7154, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or their nearest police station. Janse van Rensburg said all information would be treated with strict confidentiality and those who wished to could remain anonymous. The Herald
