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The Citizen
11-07-2025
- The Citizen
Amanzimtoti police release June crime statistics
AMANZIMTOTI'S finest had a busy June, conducting several raids in which a total of 18 suspects were arrested for various contact and property-related crimes, including assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, murder, fraud and truck jacking. Also read: Fire devastates Dakota beach informal settlement 30 convictions were secured for theft, burglary, shoplifting, possession of house break-in implements, and drunk driving. Convictions range from three months to three years direct imprisonment, or fines of R6 000 up to R20 000. This comes after the spokesperson for the KZN Police provincial commissioner, Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo, confirmed that across the province police arrested almost 11 000 suspects. Ngcobo assured that police operations in crime hotspots are ongoing, aiming to curb the number of crimes committed. 'During the current school recess, police will maintain high visibility as holidaymakers descend on KZN,' said Ngcobo. Amanzimtoti police communications officer, Captain Charlene van der Spuy, appealed to the community to assist detectives with information that can lead to arrests, and later conviction of suspects. She said, 'We work hand-in-hand with security companies, CPFs and neighbourhood watch groups, looking at a proactive approach in combating crime. This ongoing relationship continues to isolate criminals and create a safe, secure Amanzimtoti.' If you have information that can assist in solving crimes, you are requested to contact your local police station, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or utilise the My SAPS mobile app to give tip-offs. Any information received will be regarded as privileged and confidential. KZN arrest statistics for June: 3 278 for contact crimes, of which 1 559 were for assault GBH and 197 for murder. 207 for rape, 19 for sexual offences. 229 for unlawful possession of dangerous weapons. 702 for common assault. 371 for malicious damage to property. 372 for shoplifting. 1 856 for drug-related crimes. 554 for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 869 undocumented persons. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
South Africa: Directive From the Speaker's Office on General Mkhwanazi's Allegations
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has received the directive from the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, mandating three committees to consider, on an urgent basis, in terms of their respective mandates, the wide-ranging allegations regarding security matters that have implications for the country's national security made by the KZN Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, and then report to the National Assembly. 'The mandate is clear and the committee will endeavour to urgently conclude the necessary processes to determine the parameters, format and structure of the envisaged process,' Mr Cameron emphasised. But of outmost importance is the need for urgency in finalising modalities to set the process in motion. To this end, a legal opinion, which has already been requested, is necessary to ascertain the best possible approach. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Speaker of the National Assembly Assigns Three Committees to Consider General Mkhwanazi's Allegations
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, has today asked the portfolio committees on Police, Justice and Constitutional Development and the Joint Standing Committee on Intelligence to consider, on an urgent basis, in terms of their respective mandates the wide ranging allegations regarding security matters that have implications for the country's national security made by the KZN Police Commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, and report to the National Assembly. In relation to the debate requested by two political parties, the Speaker believes that it would not be appropriate to hold such a debate, as these allegations remain unsubstantiated at this stage. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
The Herald
08-06-2025
- The Herald
KZN cop who won a car thought he was being summoned for disciplinary hearing
Greenwood Park policeman Sgt Nhlanhla Patrick Mhlongo's anxiety after being summoned for what he thought was a disciplinary hearing turned to elation when he was told he was the biggest winner of KwaZulu-Natal's excellence award. Mhlongo was not invited to the awards, held at the Durban ICC on Friday night. Instead, he was summoned to provincial commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's office to sign a letter of warning for misconduct he knew nothing about. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda said Mhlongo's anxiety changed to tears of joy when the supposed charge of misconduct turned out to be a brand new vehicle. 'Sgt Mhlongo never submitted any application for an excellence award, however, his brilliant performance in investigating and securing notable convictions, with over 184 years' imprisonment sentences for cases of murder, house robberies and other violent crimes in one year, earned him recognition,' he said. Mhlongo was given the nod by all 11 district commissioners, three deputy provincial commissioners and the provincial commissioner himself.
