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The Citizen
03-07-2025
- The Citizen
Tight security, road closures ahead of Hollywoodbets Durban July
The police and other law enforcement agencies will be out in full force this weekend to ensure safety at the Hollywoodbets Durban July, set to take place at Greyville Racecourse on Saturday. The Witness reports that extensive security planning between the police, event organisers and various private and public sector stakeholders has been underway for weeks to ensure the event runs smoothly. Law enforcement officials will be deployed in and around the racecourse and throughout the city to manage crowds, regulate traffic and maintain public order. 'A proactive approach has been adopted, one that has ensured previous events were successful,' says police spokesperson Captain Carmen Rhynes. Police will monitor activity closely to ensure peace and stability in and around the venue. Public urged to remain vigilant Spectators and horse racing fans are reminded to be alert and responsible. Attendees are encouraged to leave valuables at home or keep them secured at all times, as criminals may mingle with crowds. Anyone drinking alcohol is urged to avoid driving, and to use public transport or be dropped off and collected. 'Those who are found drinking and driving will be arrested,' says Rhynes. Prohibited items All attendees will be searched before entering the venue. The following items will not be permitted: Sharp instruments (for example, knives) Firearms Bottles Alcohol Parking and access Parking inside the Greyville Golf Course is available to those who have purchased pre-sold tickets. Access will be via DLI Avenue from the city side only. Motorists are urged to arrive early to avoid congestion. Attendees are reminded to: Lock all vehicle doors and windows Avoid leaving valuables in vehicles Never hand over keys to strangers or unofficial car guards Clear signage will be visible to guide those seeking parking. Traffic management and road closures High police visibility is expected on all roads surrounding the racecourse. Several road closures in the CBD will come into effect from tomorrow night until the end of the event on Saturday. Affected routes include: DLI Avenue Avondale Road Gladys Manzini Road Mitchell Crescent 5th and 6th Avenues Clarence Road Avondale and Haden Roads will be closed, with residents needing to access the area via alternative side roads. Motorists are advised to avoid the Greyville vicinity where possible. 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
25-06-2025
- The Citizen
R850K stolen copper cables recovered in Malvern, two arrested
Police recover 861kg of suspected stolen copper belonging to eThekwini Municipality. The copper cable thieves were handcuffed on Tuesday. Picture: Saps Two suspects have been arrested for stealing copper cables worth an estimated R850 000. The copper cable thieves were arrested on Tuesday. Copper cable theft Police spokesperson Captain Carmen Rhynes said the South African Police Service (Saps) eThekwini District Infrastructure Task Team members conducted operations in Malvern when they encountered the suspects. 'A suspicious truck was stopped and searched. A large amount of suspected stolen copper cables belonging to eThekwini Metro Electricity was recovered. Both the driver and the crew, aged 49 and 50 years old, were arrested and charged with tampering with economic infrastructure and possession of suspected stolen property. ALSO READ: Six City Power contract workers arrested for copper theft Additional charges Rhynes said additional charges of receiving stolen property and possession of burnt copper cables were also added. '861kg of suspected stolen copper were recovered with a total value of R850 000, 288kg of which belonged to eThekwini Metro Electricity. 'The estimated value of the property belonging to eThekwini Metro Electricity was R306 000. Both suspects will be appearing in Pinetown Court on Wednesday morning,' Rhynes said. Joburg theft In February, the City Power Security Risk Management in Johannesburg arrested six people employed by a contractor for possession of suspected stolen copper cables. The suspects were handcuffed at the Observatory Substation in Johannesburg for possession of suspected stolen copper cables. Cable theft City Power spokesperson Isaac Mangena said the arrests followed a routine site inspection by Operations Management to verify the removal of all burnt cables damaged in the underground tunnel fire incident on Thursday evening, 6 February 2025. 'This forms part of our ongoing fight against cable theft and vandalism, plaguing the Inner City and other areas across Johannesburg. 'During the inspection, we discovered four individuals from a contracted company cutting and stripping various sizes of copper cable — some burnt and others intact. A search of the bus used to transport those workers revealed two individuals with copper cables hidden in their bags and shoes, while additional cables were found under the bus,' Mangena said. ALSO READ: City Power disconnects 120 homes for bypassing prepaid meters
