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The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Police nab 343 suspects in Tshwane
Police were out in full force in Tshwane this weekend targeting the rural precincts of Cullinan and Boschkop. Captain Johan Van Dyk said the police in Tshwane were continuing to tackle the disruptive crime operations with Operation Shanela. 'This planned intervention is aimed at continued actions by addressing crime in Tshwane,' said Van Dyk. He added that the crime interventions resulted in the arrest of 343 suspects for various criminal offences. He continued, 'These results are a direct outcome of planning, strategic deployments and heightened visibility aimed at reducing crime and continued tracking and tracing of wanted suspects.' He said through the strategic deployments, detectives were responsible for 274 arrests, including 82 suspects for gender-based violence-related offences, one for murder, six for attempted murder, eight for armed robbery, 26 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and 10 for rape. He said a roadblock with two operational teams was deployed in the Cullinan and Boschkop areas, resulting in 906 individuals and 450 vehicles being searched. He said 13 suspects were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, while 22 undocumented foreign nationals were detained. According to Van Dyk, 'The undocumented foreign nationals are currently being processed by immigration authorities.' 'Targeted patrols were conducted at 18 identified crime hotspots, leading to further arrests and the issuing of fines, including 20 persons for public drinking with eight persons for being intoxicated in public.' He said traffic enforcement units issued 16 AARTO infringement notices, totalling R7 250 in fines. 'Liquor compliance inspections were carried out at 15 establishments, resulting in four being closed for non-compliance. A total of 724,145 ml of alcohol and two music sound systems were confiscated.' Van Dyk said the operation was executed by the District Commissioner of Tshwane, Major-General Samuel Thine, the Department of Home Affairs, Tshwane Metro Police Department, Gauteng Traffic Police, Gauteng Traffic Wardens, and representatives of the local Community Policing Forum. He further encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities to SAPS Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or via the My SAPS App. ALSO READ: Drug hotspots, dark streets, absent police top Tileba concerns Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Star
15-05-2025
- The Star
Tshwane police foil attempted hijacking, arrest three suspects with unlicensed firearm
Tshwane police prevented an attempted hijacking. Tshwane police thwarted an attempted hijacking and arrested three suspects found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. Captain Johan Van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane District Police, reported a dramatic turn of events on May 12, when a motorist narrowly escaped an attempted hijacking on the M10 road in the Cullinan policing area. At approximately 3 pm, armed suspects emerged and confronted the unsuspecting driver, sparking a swift police response that led to multiple arrests. Van Dyk explained that the motorist had pulled over on the M10 road in the Cullinan policing area when a white VW Jetta suddenly stopped in front of him, blocking his path. Moments later, armed suspects jumped out of the vehicle and advanced towards him, threatening him at gunpoint in an apparent hijacking attempt. ' According to the victim, he had pulled over to the side of the road when a white VW Jetta stopped in front of him. Three men exited the vehicle — one armed with a firearm — and instructed him to get out of his car. ' He added that just as the suspects were about to carry out the hijacking, they spotted a police vehicle approaching the scene. Startled by the sudden presence of law enforcement, the suspects hastily abandoned their plan, ordered the victim to leave the area, and scrambled back into their getaway vehicle before speeding off in an attempt to evade arrest. ' The nearby police officers were immediately alerted and responded swiftly. They managed to intercept the suspects and successfully apprehended all three. ''Upon searching the individuals, officers recovered a firearm with eight rounds of ammunition. The suspects were unable to provide a valid explanation for being in possession of the weapon, ' He said. Tshwane police recovered a firearm with eight rounds of ammunition. The suspects were unable to provide a valid explanation for being in possession of the weapon.
The Star
15-05-2025
- The Star
Officials dismantle illegal electricity operations in Soshanguve to enhance safety
Officials in Soshanguve are intensifying efforts to combat illegal electricity theft, ensuring safety and reliability in power supply. In a decisive move to combat rampant electricity theft and restore safety, officials launched a major operation in Soshanguve that resulted in the dismantling and disconnection of numerous illegal transformers and cables. Captain Johan Van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane District Police, confirmed that on May 12, a targeted operation was carried out in the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve in collaboration with the Tshwane Metro Electricity Department and Tshwane Metropolitan Police. The operation led to the successful confiscation of several transformers valued at approximately R800 000. Van Dyk warned, Illegal electricity connections are not just against the law, they are a serious safety hazard. 'These unauthorised setups often lead to electrical fires, put people at risk of electrocution, and overload the power grid, causing outages that disrupt essential services such as clinics, schools, and businesses. We urge the community to report any illegal connections to protect lives and support proper service delivery.' Officials in Soshanguve are intensifying efforts to combat illegal electricity theft, ensuring safety and reliability in power supply.
IOL News
15-05-2025
- IOL News
Officials dismantle illegal electricity operations in Soshanguve to enhance safety
Officials in Soshanguve are intensifying efforts to combat illegal electricity theft, ensuring safety and reliability in power supply. Officials in Soshanguve are intensifying efforts to combat illegal electricity theft, ensuring safety and reliability in power supply. In a decisive move to combat rampant electricity theft and restore safety, officials launched a major operation in Soshanguve that resulted in the dismantling and disconnection of numerous illegal transformers and cables. Captain Johan Van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane District Police, confirmed that on May 12, a targeted operation was carried out in the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve in collaboration with the Tshwane Metro Electricity Department and Tshwane Metropolitan Police. The operation led to the successful confiscation of several transformers valued at approximately R800 000. Van Dyk warned, Illegal electricity connections are not just against the law, they are a serious safety hazard. 'These unauthorised setups often lead to electrical fires, put people at risk of electrocution, and overload the power grid, causing outages that disrupt essential services such as clinics, schools, and businesses. We urge the community to report any illegal connections to protect lives and support proper service delivery.'
IOL News
15-05-2025
- IOL News
Tshwane police foil attempted hijacking, arrest three suspects with unlicensed firearm
Tshwane police thwarted an attempted hijacking and arrested three suspects found in possession of an unlicensed firearm. Captain Johan Van Dyk, spokesperson for the Tshwane District Police, reported a dramatic turn of events on May 12, when a motorist narrowly escaped an attempted hijacking on the M10 road in the Cullinan policing area. At approximately 3 pm, armed suspects emerged and confronted the unsuspecting driver, sparking a swift police response that led to multiple arrests. Van Dyk explained that the motorist had pulled over on the M10 road in the Cullinan policing area when a white VW Jetta suddenly stopped in front of him, blocking his path. Moments later, armed suspects jumped out of the vehicle and advanced towards him, threatening him at gunpoint in an apparent hijacking attempt. 'According to the victim, he had pulled over to the side of the road when a white VW Jetta stopped in front of him. Three men exited the vehicle — one armed with a firearm — and instructed him to get out of his car.' He added that just as the suspects were about to carry out the hijacking, they spotted a police vehicle approaching the scene. Startled by the sudden presence of law enforcement, the suspects hastily abandoned their plan, ordered the victim to leave the area, and scrambled back into their getaway vehicle before speeding off in an attempt to evade arrest. 'The nearby police officers were immediately alerted and responded swiftly. They managed to intercept the suspects and successfully apprehended all three. ''Upon searching the individuals, officers recovered a firearm with eight rounds of ammunition. The suspects were unable to provide a valid explanation for being in possession of the weapon,' He said.
