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Kenton residents call for action after double murder

Kenton-on-Sea residents marched to the magistrate’s court on Monday February 9 to demand a speedy investigation into the murder of local couple Boneka Matiwana (60) and Willem Maasdorp (62) whose bodies were discovered in their home on…

Thieves target cellphone towers

Our June CPF meeting was postponed by a week, as SAPS had a huge proactive visibility outreach programme on, spanning our major roads and the country gravel roads where a lot of activity has been noticed. There have been frequent…

Concern about citizen anti-crime groups

Citizen patrol groups going beyond their mandate – and above the law: that’s the potential spiralling situation that a member of the Youth Crime Prevention Desk (YCPD) in Nemato has warned against. But one local citizen patrol group has…

EC police arrest 1185 during weekly blitz

‘Make calling Crime Stop 08600 10111 a habit,’ says commissioner Last week was an uncomfortable one for criminals in the Eastern Cape, with more than 62 000 disruptive actions executed between 22 and 28 July 2024, according to South…

Scams and fraud awareness session – save the date

The CPF is going to host an open meeting to promote awareness about scams on August 6, at which they are hoping to have representatives from various banking institutions present. At this meeting, the venue of which is still to be…

Young woman’s body found in Joza, Makhanda, after kidnapping

UPDATE 12 JULY 2024: A 34 year old suspect (ex-boyfriend) has been arrested while the body of the other suspect (46) was found in Indwe last night at about 11.30pm. An inquest docket has been opened however police investigation is under…

Police rescue kidnapping victims in Bathurst

The vigilance of Bathurst police led to the rescue of two men allegedly kidnapped from their different homes in the early hours of Saturday July 6. South African Police Service spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said members attached to…

Makhanda jewellery store robbed twice

Police are investigating a case of business robbery after two armed men robbed a jewellery store in Makhanda yesterday – for the second time. South African Police Service spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli said on Friday 6 May…

BIZARRE RESCUE: A foreign national found bleeding in the surf at Humewood Beach is now the prime suspect in an incident in which seven people were stabbed in Central on Wednesday nightImage: Eugene Coetzee

Victim now prime suspect in Central mass stabbing

Injured foreign national rescued from surf at Humewood Beach disappears after release from hospital In a bizarre twist, a man believed to be the victim of a violent assault after he was found floating in the surf at Humewood Beach, is now…

A private security officer pulled a man from the surf a Humewood beach on Wednesday night after he had his throat slit and was left for dead.Image: Eugene Coetzee

Man pulled from surf after his throat was slit

A vigilant private security officer managed to save a man out of the surf at Humewood beach after having his throat slit during an alleged abduction. The incident occurred at about 8:30pm on Wednesday. The security operative from City…

A screengrab from a video of a failed cash in transit heist on Thursday which shows the van having rammed the suspects’ Mercedes off the road before making a getaway.Image: Supplied

WATCH | Cash van muscles off Mercedes and saves loot from robbers

A group of armed suspects remain empty handed and on the run after a failed attempt at a cash in transit vehicle robbery on Thursday in the Western Cape. According to police‚ the attempted robbery happened about 7.50am in Potsdam Road‚…

Police said it is believed the argument was about the man’s 13th cheque. Stock photo.Image: 123RF/Markus Schnessl

Eastern Cape woman allegedly kills boyfriend in dispute about his bonus

A 51-year-old woman has been arrested after she allegedly killed her boyfriend following a dispute over his bonus‚ Eastern Cape police said. Police spokesperson Sgt Majola Nkohli said an argument broke out when the woman confronted the…

Warning to walkers after woman attacked on East Beach

An elderly woman walking two dogs on East Beach was attacked by muggers at about 7.30am this morning. A resident whose wife came to the assistance of the elderly woman alerted TotT to the incident. He said it was already over by the time…

Crime briefs – Tuesday September 7 to Friday September 10

At 7.09am on Tuesday September 7 a break-in at a premises on Albany road was reported to the Multi Security control room, and the SAPS were informed. The perpetrator had gained access by making a hole in the fence. Nothing was stolen but…

Crime Briefs

From August 24 to August 30 The Multi Security control room received a call from a client in Francolin Road, at 9.55am on Tuesday August 24 when an intruder was seen on site. The premises was checked and found to be locked and secure. A…