Day: November 13, 2022

MBIZANA – The cold-blooded killing of Mt Aylif Magistrate in the evening of the 12 November 2022, in Mbizana has prompted the Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Thandiswa Kupiso to immediately set up a task team of investigators to track and trace the culprits, whilst ordering the activation of the 72-hour mobilisation plan for the speedy arrest of the suspects involved in the killing incident.  

Preliminary investigation revealed that, the 38-year-old deceased Magistrate was traveling from a local village together with her husband and children where they went to drop off their mother. As they were driving towards Nomlacu locality, near Faith Mission Church, a white Ford Ranger double cab appeared and pretended to be overtaking their vehicle.  Unidentified occupants started shooting at the family’s vehicle. As a result of the shooting, a woman believed to be a Mt Ayliff Magistrate, allegedly succumbed to gunshot injuries sustained in the upper body, whilst the husband suffered serious gunshot wounds in the lower and upper body. A 13-year-old son, who was a passenger in the vehicle, also suffered injuries. A 10-year-old survived during the incident.

It is alleged that the husband, who was a driver at the time, did not stop, but proceeded to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The motive for the attack on the couple is not known at this stage. However, the police have registered a case of murder and three cases of attempted murder for investigation. No arrest has been made at this stage. Investigation continues.

Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects, is kindly requested to please contact the nearest police station or call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111. All the information provided will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Source: South African Police Service

DURBAN – On Thursday, 10 November 2022, police received information about three men who posed as security guards at the Molweni taxi rank.

The team proceeded to the taxi rank where three men were caught carrying three AK 47 rifles and a pistol. Police officers also seized 114 rounds of ammunition. Three suspects aged between 31 and 42 were placed under arrest for unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. They appeared before the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court on 11 November 2022.

Source: South African Police Service

WORCESTER – The quick response of SAPS Worcester K9 unit members led to the arrest of two suspects aged 22 and 31 for dealing in drugs.

On Saturday, 12 November 2022 at about 15:00, the members received information about tik being transported in a truck. The truck was stopped at the N1 Meiringspark Crossing, Worcester. Narcotic dog Akali was utilized and reacted positively. The tik was found in a black backpack and it was concealed in plastic holders. The driver and co-driver of the truck were arrested. The drugs was seized and handed in as exhibit. The value of the drugs with a weight of 5.120kg, is still to be determined.  

The suspects are due to appear in the Worcester Magistrates court on Monday, 14 November 2022 on the mentioned charges.  

Source: South African Police Service

PRETORIA – The management of the South African Police (SAPS) congratulates Warrant Officer Thapelo Molomo for being crowned the Idols Season 18 winner.

The organisation is immensely proud of the 29-year-old member who is stationed at the Brits Police Station in North West for hoisting the SAPS flag higher.

Born and bred in Mokopane in Limpopo, the member began his career in the SAPS as an intern within the Psychological Services Section and was later employed to serve as a trauma counsellor in the same environment.

As a registered counsellor attached to the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) component, the member holds a B.A (Hons) Psychology degree and is responsible for providing counselling and proactive psychological interventions to alleviate mental health ills for police members and their families.

The Minister of Police, General Bheki Cele who attended the finale has on behalf of the SAPS congratulated the newly crowned winner.

“The member serves as a beacon of hope for many police officers who are on a daily basis faced with psychosocial challenges. He has illustrated to thousands of officers that hard work, determination and perseverance is the foundation of any successful human being. We are proud of him and wish him all the best. We cannot wait to have him back in office to continue serving our men and women in blue”, concluded Minister of Police General Bheki Cele.

Source: South African Police Service