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TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- TimesLIVE
Police offer R50,000 reward for armed suspect who entered Bellville school asking for cop's child
Western Cape police are offering a cash reward of up to R50,000 for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of a man who entered a Bellville, Cape Town, school while allegedly armed, looking for a child of a police officer. 'Detectives attached to the Western Cape serious and violent crimes unit are seeking the assistance of the public for information that will lead to the detention and conviction of an unidentified man who can assist police in an investigation after an enquiry docket was opened,' said police spokesperson W/O Joseph Swartbooi. The incident occurred on June 20 at about 3pm when the man gained access to the school. 'Reports suggested the person in the picture was armed when he gained entrance at a school in Bellville with malicious intent,' said Swartbooi. The man allegedly approached the aftercare teacher and asked about the whereabouts of a pupil who is a child of a SAPS member. 'The learner, however, was already collected on the day. It is imperative that the person be traced and brought in for questioning. 'A reward of up to R50,000 is offered for any information on the whereabouts of the person in the photograph,' said Swartbooi. After a month of investigations the police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Violent ambush on Voortrekker Road leaves two dead and two injured
A shooting in Goodwood has left two dead and two injured when gunmen opened fire on Saturday. A hail of bullets rocked Voortrekker Road on Saturday afternoon, claiming the lives of two men. Bystanders ran for cover as unknown gunmen opened fire on five men inside a silver VW Polo vehicle, in what police believe to be a gang-related incident. Two men were shot and killed in the shooting, another two victims were injured and rushed to hospital for medical treatment and a fifth victim was able to escape the attack unharmed. The men were sitting in a parked silver VW Polo in Voortrekker Road in the Goodwood Precinct when they were allegedly ambushed. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi reported that the Anti-Gang Unit are investigating two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder. Swartbooi said: 'Detectives of the Anti-Gang Unit are hard at work in a bid to apprehend those responsible for the death of two males and the attempt to kill three others. 'Reports suggest that the occupants of a Silver VW Polo on Voortrekker Road on Saturday when unknown armed men opened fire. 'Two men did not survive the onslaught on their lives whilst two others were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment and another male escaped unharmed. 'The unknown suspects fled the scene and they are yet to be arrested. The motive for this attack is believed to be gang related.' Abdallah Sydney, Chairperson of the Goodwood Community Police Forum (CPF) said they do not have much information at this stage, but all they know is that two gangs are involved and one was trying to take out the members of the rival gang. Footage of the incident has emerged on social media and shows the bullet-riddled vehicle as police attend to the scene. One video shows countless amounts of bullet casings lying on the ground. This shooting comes weeks after the killing of alleged underworld kingpin Andre Naude, who was also shot and killed on the same Voortrekker Road strip on June 12. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Five men were ambushed while in VW Silver Polo. Bronwin Daniels from the Parow CPF adds: 'This act of violence is deeply concerning. We want to reassure the community that we remain committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. 'As this is an active investigation, we are limited in what we can share at this stage. However, we have full confidence in the ongoing efforts of the SAPS to uncover the facts and bring those responsible to justice. 'We encourage the community to remain calm and united, and to continue reporting any suspicious activity' Police are appealing to anyone with any information to please call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Help police identify armed man who enquired about SAPS member's child at school
The unidentified man sought by police for questioning after allegedly entering a Bellville learning institution while armed and enquiring about the child of a police officer. Police are offering a R50 000 reward for information that could help identify and locate an armed man who allegedly entered a Bellville learning institution with malicious intent and enquired about the child of a police officer. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said detectives are urgently seeking the public's assistance in identifying an unknown individual who may assist with an ongoing investigation. "Detectives attached to the Western Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are seeking the assistance of the public for information that will lead to the detention and conviction of an unidentified man who can assist Police in an investigation after an enquiry docket was opened," said Swartbooi.
News24
3 days ago
- News24
R50k reward for info on gunman who targeted Cape Town school, asking for cop's child
Police have launched a manhunt for a gunman who entered a Cape Town school, looking for the child of a police officer. The man was armed when he approached the school. However, the child had already been fetched from school. Police in the Western Cape are offering a R50 000 reward to anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of a gunman who entered a Cape Town school, looking for the child of a police officer. It's alleged that the unknown man was armed when he walked into the school in Bellville on 20 June at about 15:00. According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, the man approached the aftercare teacher and asked about the whereabouts of a pupil, who happens to be the child of a police member. However, the pupil had already left school. Although the man did not appear to be armed, CCTV footage later showed him placing his hand on a firearm tucked into his clothes as he ran from the school after failing to find the child. 'It is imperative that the person be traced and brought in for questioning,' Swartbooi said. After a month-long investigation, detectives attached to the Western Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit have turned to the public for assistance. They want information that will lead to the detention and conviction of the man. Police have offered a R50 000 cash reward for information on the whereabouts of the person of interest. The investigating officer, Detective Constable Mawande Mqhwayi, can be contacted on 073 734 2611 or alternatively, use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.
IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
R50,000 reward after armed man enquired about SAPS member's child at school aftercare
The unidentified man sought by police for questioning after allegedly entering a Bellville learning institution while armed and enquiring about the child of a police officer. Cape Town police are offering a R50,000 cash reward for information that could help identify and locate an armed man who allegedly entered a Bellville learning institution with malicious intent and enquired about the child of a police officer. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi says detectives are urgently seeking the public's assistance in identifying an unknown individual who may assist with an ongoing investigation. "Detectives attached to the Western Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are seeking the assistance of the public for information that will lead to the detention and conviction of an unidentified man who can assist Police in an investigation after an enquiry docket was opened," said Swartbooi.
