The AfriForum neighborhood watch in Wit Rivier, in collaboration with the SAPS today, found a Toyota Fortuner that was used during a farm attack. Wit rivier – According to Hennie Bekker, the district coordinator of Lowveld AfriForum, a farmer was checking the border fences on his farm when he was robbed. An unknown number of..
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Stolen vehicle found full of explosives after farm attack – suspicion exists that attackers may want to use it to commit other crimes
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How does it feel when the tables are turned? Thieves hit home of national police commissioner Khehla Sitole
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Thieves have made off with two TV sets from national police commissioner Khehla Sitole’s Mpumalanga home, SAPS confirmed on Monday. Spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo said the items were stolen by criminals who were “purely opportunistic”. The commissioner’s house is under construction and the work was near completion when the theft occurred last Saturday while the..
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Johan Rupert, SA’s most well-known billionaire suffer R300 million lost after robbers stole jewelry
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Billionaire Johan Rupert’s negative view of South Africa is likely to be further strengthened only after armed thieves stole millions of rand worth of property. The information was released by the Sunday Times, which reported that nearly R300m worth of jewelry was stolen this past Friday night. The thieves stole watches, diamond mounted pendants, earrings..
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The African Way, always space for one more even if it involves sheep! Police recovered 30 stolen sheep in taxi in Eastern Cape – 5 suspects arrested
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Five people have been arrested for allegedly stealing 30 sheep, which they loaded into a taxi in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape.
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R39 million disappears from Nelson Mandela Memoriam fund but perpetrators are looked over by controversial Public Protector
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The controversial Public Protector has almost given everybody a reasonable chance of survival who benefited from the R39m stolen from the Nelson Mandela Memoriam. Instead of being punished, the OB finds that the Director-General who approved the wrongful payments is now solely responsible and accountable for the irregularities. Of the R39 million awarded to one..
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SANDF is unable to be proactive in addressing crime and the lack of discipline in its own ranks – Loss of 58 weapons and nearly 8000 rounds of ammunition is disturbing
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The theft and loss of weapons and ammunition at the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) remains worrying and it seems as if the defence force is unable to be proactive in addressing crime and the lack of discipline in its own ranks. From 1 April 2016 up to date, 58 weapons, including 30 dangerous..
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Typical African ignorance – SA President, Cyril Ramaphosa went totally whacko – declared that white people stole land from blacks during Jan van Riebeeck’s period
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During a land-claims ceremony where two families’ land was given back to them, the president of the country again fell into typical African ignorance. According to Ramaphosa, foreigners (whites), where received with open arms when they arrived in South Africa. The Whites were provided with food, friendship and land but it was apparently not enough…
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BLF leader Mngxitama regarding land expropriation: “Whose land is it anyway?” Claims “land was stolen by whites and must be returned to its rightful black owners”
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Mngxitama continues to spread false figures claiming 35‚000 white people in SA own 85% of the land: ‘They cannot fill a stadium’ Expropriation of land without compensation and fair distribution of land would be good for economic development and historical redress‚ Black First Land First (BLF) leader Andile Mngxitama said on Tuesday evening. He said..
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Ace Magashule ‘gives away’ Pierneef painting worth more than R6m
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The Hawks are investigating the alleged theft earlier this year of a painting by South African landscape master JH Pierneef from the office of Ace Magashule while he was still the premier of the Free State, the Daily Maverick reported on Monday. The painting, apparently worth between R6m and R8m, was placed among Magashule’s personal..
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Disturbing how 800 firearms were lost or stolen from police officers, as well as 18 000 firearms from public sector that just disappeared into thin air
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It is quite alarming to find out that there is steady increase in the number of unlicensed firearms in circulation, as well as their use in violent crimes. On Monday, Francois Beukman, chairman of the parliamentary portfolio committee on police, expressed serious concerns about violent crimes committed with firearms that may have been unlicensed and..
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Robbers stole 50 firearms during robbery in the Eastern Cape
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Police have set up roadblocks in and around Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape after an armed robbery occurred Thursday morning, said Captain. Mali Govender, police spokesperson. Police say two armed men entered a business center and locked a woman in the vault before they fled with firearms. Govender said the suspects drove off in..
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Stolen guns found buried in back yard of a Port Elizabeth shack Five hunting rifles and a handgun were stolen from a game farm in Steytlerville
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Three stolen hunting rifles from Wolwefontein were found buried in the backyard of a shack in Greenbushes on Friday The firearms were part of a collection of five rifles and one handgun stolen from a game farm in the Steytlerville area last weekend. Police spokeswoman Colonel Priscilla Naidu said the bust came after a farm..
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Constable arrested for theft of 18 guns at police station
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A constable from Bellville South police station in Cape Town has been arrested over the theft of 18 guns being held as crime exhibits. The 34-year-old constable‚ who was arrested by the Hawks’ National Bureau for Illegal Firearms Control and Priority Violent Crime‚ is expected to appear in Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday‚ said Hawks..
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Business burglary – approximately 50 pistols stolen
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Employees of a business specializing in farming materials made a shocking discovery on the morning of 4 September 2017. On arrival at the business premises it was found that unknown suspects gained access to the business. The premises houses a gun dealership as well and then it was found that a safe was accessed. Approximately..
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