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• Shooting Incidents: Three Injured In Two Different Shooting Incidents 17 November 2018
  Three people were left injured in two different shooting incidents in Gauteng today.In the first incident, a man and a woman were injured on the corners of Solomon Mahlangu and Bronkhorstspruit road in Silverton this afternoon.When ER24 Paramedics arrived at the scene shortly before 15H30, they found another medical service treating a man in the […]
• Two People Killed In Two Vehicle Collision In Alberton 17 November 2018
  Two people were killed after two vehicles collided on Swartkoppies and Potgieter road in Alberton this morning.When ER24 Paramedics arrived at the scene, they found one vehicle that had completely burned out and another vehicle standing off the roadway. Another medical service was attending to one of the injured. Upon further assessment, it was found […]
• SAPS NEWS: 3 Suspects Arrested for House Breaking and Theft in Somerset West 17 November 2018
  Statement from Western Cape Media CentreCorporate CommunicationSouth African Police Service The swift response by members of National Intervention Unit (NIU) and Western Cape Flying Squad resulted in the arrest of three wanted suspects for various offences in Somerset West yesterday (Thursday, 2018-11-15) just after 12:00. Three suspects aged 27,32 and 38 were arrested yesterday (Thursday, […]
• SAPS NEWS: A Vehicle was Found with Two Bodies at Unicor Dam, Evander 17 November 2018
  Media Statement from Mpumalanga Media CentreCorporate CommunicationSouth African Police Service Police in Mpumalanga are investigating a shocking discovery wherein two bodies were found inside a vehicle at Unicor Dam in Evander today, 16 November 2018. The discovery was made by the SAPS Divers Unit from Secunda together with Delta 1 Rescue which is a private […]
• SAPS NEWS: Housebreaker Arrested Illegal Possession Firearm & Ammo, Stolen Goods Recovered 17 November 2018
  Media Statement from KwaZulu-Natal Media CentreCorporate Communication and Liaison South African Police Service Yesterday, Southport police and K9 Unit together with a security company arrested a 28-year-old suspect for housebreaking, theft as well as illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition at Umzumbe. It is alleged that on the same day at 06:50, a 51-year-old […]
• SAPS NEWS: Liquor Truck Recovered after Hijacking and Abduction 16 November 2018
  Media Statement from Eastern Cape Media CentreCorporate Communication and Liaison South African Police Service An emptied and abandoned liquor delivery truck was recovered at about 10:00 in General Dundas Street, Zwide by Kwazakele police. This followed after the truck was hijacked by four(4) suspects with 3 fire arms this morning at about 07:00 in Walmer […]
• NATIONAL NEWS: Local TV Manufacturers Call for Heavy Duties on Imported Devices 16 November 2018
  By Mish Molakeng Local television manufacturers have called for government to impose heavy import duties on cheap imported decoders and TV sets, in order to grow the local electronic industry and accelerate the implementation of the broadcast digital migration project.  “It is imperative that we create balance. The cheap imports of these devices are collapsing […]
• USEFUL INFO: No Work Experience Required for Entry-Level Government Jobs 16 November 2018
  The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has welcomed the pronouncement that from 2019 job seekers will no longer need work experience to get an entry-level government job. The pronouncement was made by Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo. The agency said it has championed this call in various platforms, including the recently held Jobs […]
• CITY OF JOBURG WELCOMED 171 NEW TRAFFIC WARDENS 16 November 2018
  The City of Johannesburg has welcomed 171 new traffic wardens to the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD). “The traffic wardens are former Extended Public Works Program (EPWP) employees who were previously trained to perform traffic pointsman duties,” the city said. The Department of Public Safety identified the need to capacitate traffic wardens with additional powers […]
• NATIONAL NEWS: Report on Land Expropriation Section 25 Adopted 15 November 2018
  The Joint Constitutional Review Committee has adopted a report that recommends – explicitly – for Section 25 of the Constitution to be amended to allow for expropriation of land without compensation. A majority of the Members of Parliament (MPs), who formed part of the committee and were empowered to vote in terms of the rules […]
• IMPORTANT SASSA REMINDER: Swap to New Gold SASSA Card 15 November 2018
  The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga has reminded social grant beneficiaries to immediately swap their old cards for the new gold cards. Spokesperson for Mpumalanga SASSA, Senzeni Ngubeni, said that the agency is concerned about the slow pace with which grant beneficiaries are coming for the old card swap. “Only 42% has […]
• Man Found Dead At A Shopping Centre In Zandspruit, Jhb 15 November 2018
  A man believed to be in his 30s was found dead at a shopping centre in Zandspruit this morning.When ER24 Paramedics arrived on the scene shortly before 12H00, they found the man lying on the floor inside the centre. Unfortunately, there was nothing paramedics could do for the man and he was declared dead at […]
• CAPE TOWN SAPS NEWS: Hawks Seize Drugs worth R8.9-Million, Cape Town 15 November 2018
  Media Statement from Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation(HAWKS)South African Police Service   A Hawks’ Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) and Crime Intelligence operation has led to the arrest of a 25 year old suspect and the recovery of drugs valued at more than R8.9 million after a swoop in Somerset West. The officers were taking part […]
• SAPS NEWS: 8 Cash-in-Transit Robbery Suspects Arrested While Allegedly Planning to Commit CIT Robbery, Rustenburg 15 November 2018
  Media Statement from National Media CentreCorporate CommunicationSouth African Police Service The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Khehla John Sitole has commended the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the arrest of eight suspects linked to cash-in-transit robberies before they could commit any crime. Yesterday, 14 November 2018; the multi-disciplinary task team comprising of […]
• SAPS NEWS UPDATE ON SERVICE DELIVERY PROTESTS IN SALDANHA 15 November 2018
  Media Statement from Western Cape Media CentreCorporate CommunicationSouth African Police Service POPS and other Law Enforcement agencies are monitoring the situation in Saldanha area following an illegal march, burning of tyres, throwing of stones in the roads and at police by a group of about 5000 people (of  Irak and Middelpos  informal settlements and it […]
• SAPS NEWS: Motorists Slapped with Fines during Multidisciplinary Operation in Jeffreys Bay 15 November 2018
  Media Statement from Eastern Cape Media CentreCorporate CommunicationSouth African Police Service A multidisciplinary approached  operation conducted on Wednesday, 14 November 2018, yielded positive results when 47 motorists were fined for traffic offences ranging from driving a motor vehicle without licence to driving unroadworthy vehicles valued nearly R49 000 in Jeffreys Bay yesterday. Yesterday, 47 motorists […]
• 4 Awaiting Trial Prisoners Escaped after Allegedly Jumped from the back of a Moving Police Van, Polokwane 15 November 2018
  Media Statement from Limpopo Media CentreCorporate CommunicationSouth African Police Service The South African Police Service in Polokwane has launched a massive manhunt following the escape of five (05) awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from the lawful custody today, on 2018-11-14 in the afternoon. It is alleged that the prisoners were being transported from Haenertsburg Police […]
• Durbanville: A Male Worker Was Killed When He Was Knocked Over By Cement Truck 15 November 2018
  A man believed to be in his early 20s suffered fatal injuries when he was knocked over by a cement truck at a Durbanville quarry this afternoon. ER24 Paramedics arrived to find the worker lying some distance from the truck. Unfortunately, nothing could be done for him and he was declared dead on the scene.The […]
• 11 People Have Been Injured As Taxi Crashes Into Tree On Tambotie Street, Randfontein This Morning 15 November 2018
  Eleven people were left injured after a taxi crashed into a tree on Tambotie street in Randfontein this morning.When ER24 Paramedics arrived on the scene shortly after 08H00, they found a taxi off the roadway and several people seated on the pavement.Upon further assessment, paramedics found eleven patients who had sustained minor injuries. Fortunately, no-one sustained […]
• Majority Park Station Platforms will be Completely Closed & Limited Train Services Available 16 Nov - 16 Dec 2018 15 November 2018
  The majority of Johannesburg Park Station platforms will be completely closed with limited train services between 16 November and 16 December. “A signalling occupation will be taken during this period and trains will be authorised for safe movement,” Gauteng Metrorail said. The work that will be done is part of Passenger Rail Agency of South […]