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Port Alfred police in massive copper bust

Five units of the South African Police Service in Port Alfred worked together to secure the arrest of nine suspects aged 26-46 with suspected stolen copper worth more than half a million rands. The operation was carried out on the R72…

Alexandria cops nab three after hijacking

Swift reaction by Alexandria police resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of a vehicle stolen during a hijacking incident just 24 hours earlier. South African Police Service spokesperson Captain Marius McCarthy said…

Boknes stakeout, high-speed chase lead to abalone arrest

Hours of observation, a lengthy pursuit of suspects on foot and a high-speed vehicle chase led to the arrest of a poaching suspect on the R72 near Alexandria on Thursday July 10. The full-moon anti-poaching operation was conducted jointly…

Police dog Adze tracks down Kenton robbery suspect

A seven-year-old Belgian Shepherd police patrol dog, Adze, played a crucial role in tracking down one of three suspects involved in a spaza shop robbery in Kenton-On-Sea on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The suspects, Thamsanqa David (33), Alizwa…

Reward offered to locate person of interest

UPDATE: PERSON OF INTEREST FOUND EASTERN CAPE- 10 JUNE 2025 Person of interest who was wanted in connection at least four (04) murder cases has handed himself to the police, after his photo was published in most publications. He is due to…

Police invite tip-offs after R15m abalone bust in suburb

Report suspicious activity, authorities urge as they work to trace supply chain Dried abalone and drying equipment worth an estimated R15 million was seized during an intelligence-driven operation in Walmer, Gqeberha on Wednesday 26 March…

Police seek the public’s assistance in finding a missing 23yr old man

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in finding a missing 23-year-old man, Aphelele Mzini, who was reported missing on 2025-03-08 Mzini was last seen leaving his home in Extension One, Joza (Makhanda) on Saturday, 8 March 2025.…

Six nabbed after Fort Beaufort murder and robbery

Swift police reaction led to the arrest of six suspects aged between 27 and 29 on the N2 near Kinkelbos less than two hours after a shooting and robbery in KwaMaqoma (formerly Fort Beaufort) on Sunday March 10. South African Police…

Police out in full force for festive season

Plainclothes detectives alongside uniformed police from the Makana and Ndlambe municipal areas, traffic police, security company staff and CPF volunteer patrollers took part in a parade at Titi Jonas hall in Port Alfred to launch the…

Emergency teams put on display to teach school pupils

The Emergency awareness event, held at Port Alfred School Thursday October 17 brought together various emergency service workers to educate foundation phase pupils (grades 1-3) on essential safety tips and precautions. The attendees…

New constables for the Eastern Cape

Of 274 new constables assigned to the Eastern Cape, two will be coming to Ndlambe, but only temporarily. They are among 778 newly qualified constables who graduated nationally. In parallel with the Bhisho SAPS Academy, the police held…

Two nabbed after bushbuck found in Port Alfred suburb

A bushbuck was confiscated at a suburban house in Port Alfred’s Southwell Road and two suspected poachers were arrested after a joint operation between Multi-Panther security members and the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the…

SAPS leads Marselle sanitary pad drive

“Not in our name!” That was the call that boys attending an event in Marselle on the eve of National Women’s Day were urged to take up. The message from the police and community leaders was clear: gender based violence (GBV) is never…

Sale of allegedly expired alcohol probed

Community members from eNdlovini gathered at the Nemato police station on Monday, July 15 to demand action regarding the alleged sale of expired liquor at a local tavern. Residents claimed that several people had become ill after…

Makhanda cops bust man with abalone worth half a million

Swift action by police attached to the Grahamstown Highway Patrol and Grahamstown Crime Prevention Unit led to the recovery of abalone with an estimated value of more than R500 000 and the arrest of a 41 year old man. SPokesperson Captain…