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The Citizen
13-07-2025
- The Citizen
Police urge public vigilance and cooperation
The police in Sebokeng are appealing to all community members to take safety precautions during this season. This follows a noticeable increase in house robberies, kidnappings, and armed robberies. Station Commander Brigadier Thembekile Kubone is urging residents to remain alert at all times and to avoid sharing personal financial details or their daily movements in public. According to Kubone, doing so may put individuals at greater risk, as criminals often use this information to plan their attacks. According to the police, criminals are constantly changing their modus operandi. 'Recently, criminals have been targeting homes where cars are parked outside while people are gathering, households with pensioners expecting payouts, individuals awaiting Road Accident Fund payments, and families who have recently suffered the loss of a loved one. 'In these cases, victims are often forced to download banking apps, and funeral or insurance payouts are then fraudulently transferred to unknown accounts.' The police encourage anyone in danger to shout for help, blow a whistle if possible, and contact police in Sebokeng immediately on 016 466 2047, 082 498 9563, 112, 10111, 08600 10111, or via MySAPS App., national emergency lines, or the MySAPS mobile app. Kubone urges members of the community to stay cautious and work together with the police to help prevent crime during this challenging time. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- The Citizen
Community warned against surge in crime
The police in Sebokeng are appealing to all community members to take safety precautions during this season. This follows a noticeable increase in house robberies, kidnappings, and armed robberies. Station Commander Brigadier Thembekile Kubone is urging residents to remain alert at all times and to avoid sharing personal financial details or their daily movements in public. According to Kubone, doing so may put individuals at greater risk, as criminals often use this information to plan their attacks. According to the police, criminals are constantly changing their modus operandi. 'Recently, criminals have been targeting homes where cars are parked outside while people are gathering, households with pensioners expecting payouts, individuals awaiting Road Accident Fund payments, and families who have recently suffered the loss of a loved one. 'In these cases, victims are often forced to download banking apps, and funeral or insurance payouts are then fraudulently transferred to unknown accounts.' The police encourage anyone in danger to shout for help, blow a whistle if possible, and contact police in Sebokeng immediately on 016 466 2047, 082 498 9563, 112, 10111, 08600 10111, or via MySAPS App., national emergency lines, or the MySAPS mobile app. Kubone urges members of the community to stay cautious and work together with the police to help prevent crime during this challenging time. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
30-06-2025
- The Citizen
Operation Shanela continues to make progress on crime in Sedibeng
A two-day intensive Operation Shanela, carried out by police in the Sedibeng District in collaboration with Gauteng Traffic, Emfuleni Traffic, Gauteng Traffic Wardens, the Community Policing Forum, the Youth Crime Desk Programme, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Community Safety, and other law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of 137 suspects. The operation kicked off with a suspect tracing initiative, during which detectives apprehended 117 wanted individuals for a range of serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm , common assault, rape, house robbery, carjacking, housebreaking, theft, business burglary, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of stolen property, among others. On 26 June, multidisciplinary teams deployed across the district left no stone unturned, conducting a stringent roadblock along Moshoeshoe Road to ensure full compliance with road traffic regulations. Motorists found violating the law were issued hefty fines on the spot. The roadblock was led by Sedibeng District Commissioner, Major General Nkhensani Mukwevho, accompanied by Sebokeng SAPS Station Commander, Brigadier Thembekile Kubone. Reporting on the success of the operation, police spokesperson Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane stated: 'We arrested 14 illegal immigrants, one suspect for possession of drugs, and another for possession of an unlicensed firearm. Additionally, two illegal shebeens were closed down, and 10 AARTO fines amounting to R5,000 were issued.' Sergeant Mokhachane also confirmed that 750 individuals were searched, 360 vehicles were inspected withc12 of them undergoing further testing, and 14 identified premises were raided. 'Malls, ATMs, spaza shops, taxi ranks, and second-hand goods stores were visited, and one stolen vehicle was recovered,' she added. An Imbizo was held in Kanana, Sector 2, Sebokeng, to address community concerns about crime in the area. Key issues raised included poor visibility due to non-functioning street lights and the need for quicker police response times. Major General Mukwevho extended heartfelt thanks to all stakeholders involved in the operation, commending their dedication and teamwork. She also urged officers to exercise patience in their duties: 'Patience is a virtue. Being able to wait calmly and not get upset easily is a valuable and admirable quality. Those who possess patience are more likely to make sound judgments.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
29-06-2025
- The Citizen
Operation Shanela continues to be a crime curbing tool
A two-day intensive Operation Shanela, carried out by police in the Sedibeng District in collaboration with Gauteng Traffic, Emfuleni Traffic, Gauteng Traffic Wardens, the Community Policing Forum, the Youth Crime Desk Programme, the Department of Home Affairs, the Department of Community Safety, and other law enforcement agencies, has resulted in the arrest of 137 suspects. The operation kicked off with a suspect tracing initiative, during which detectives apprehended 117 wanted individuals for a range of serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm , common assault, rape, house robbery, carjacking, housebreaking, theft, business burglary, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and possession of stolen property, among others. On June 26, multidisciplinary teams deployed across the district left no stone unturned, conducting a stringent roadblock along Moshoeshoe Road to ensure full compliance with road traffic regulations. Motorists found violating the law were issued hefty fines on the spot. The roadblock was led by Sedibeng District Commissioner, Major General Nkhensani Mukwevho, accompanied by Sebokeng SAPS Station Commander, Brigadier Thembekile Kubone. Reporting on the success of the operation, police spokesperson Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane stated: 'We arrested 14 illegal immigrants, one suspect for possession of drugs, and another for possession of an unlicensed firearm. Additionally, two illegal shebeens were closed down, and 10 AARTO fines amounting to R5,000 were issued.' Sergeant Mokhachane also confirmed that 750 individuals were searched, 360 vehicles were inspected withc12 of them undergoing further testing, and 14 identified premises were raided. 'Malls, ATMs, spaza shops, taxi ranks, and second-hand goods stores were visited, and one stolen vehicle was recovered,' she added. An Imbizo was held in Kanana, Sector 2, Sebokeng, to address community concerns about crime in the area. Key issues raised included poor visibility due to non-functioning street lights and the need for quicker police response times. Major General Mukwevho extended heartfelt thanks to all stakeholders involved in the operation, commending their dedication and teamwork. She also urged officers to exercise patience in their duties: 'Patience is a virtue. Being able to wait calmly and not get upset easily is a valuable and admirable quality. Those who possess patience are more likely to make sound judgments.' At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
02-05-2025
- The Citizen
Sebokeng SAPS conduct school search operation
SEBOKENG.-The Sebokeng Police recently collaborated with Sector Managers, Community Policing Forum, Youth Crime Prevention Desk, Gauteng Traffic Wardens and Siyabangena Patrollers to conduct a school search operation at Sizanani Secondary School in Zone 13 Sebokeng. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane said that the aim of this operations was to address the learners about, substance abuse, possession of dangerous weapons, gangsterism, bullying, sexual offenses and other crimes that may affect learners. 'The operations will be conducted weekly at random schools in order to make schools safer and crime free. Some learners tend to recruit others to be gang members or introduce them to illegal substances, therefore schools are no longer treated as a place of learning. The Station Commander Brigadier Thembekile Kubone would like to encourage parents to assist the police in anyway possible, and further plead that if parents notice any unusual behavior in their children to contact Sebokeng SAPS Social Crime Prevention for further assistance.' Meanwhile the police urge the community members to participate in various structures of community patrols and to further call Sebokeng SAPS on 082 498 9563, 112, 10111, 08600 10111 or alternatively via MySAPS should there be any information. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
