EASTERN CAPE – The South African Police Service extends their appreciation to the media and the communities for their assistance in speedily tracking, tracing and arresting a wanted rape accused within 24 hours.

It is alleged that last night, 15 November 2021, the investigating officer received a ‘tip off’ from a concerned resident in Southernwood after he had read on social media that police were looking for him. The person assisted police in keeping tabs on him and this morning, 16 November 2021, Simnikiwe Jimi was arrested at a relative’s house in St Georges Street in Southernwood.

He will appear tomorrow, 17 November 2021, in the Gqeberha magistrates’ court.

Source: South African Police Service