Month: September 2024

Operation Shanela remains intentionally squeezing crime

Operation Shanela remains intentionally squeezing crime

Operation Shanela, the weekly multi-disciplinary high density operation which commenced on Monday, 02 September 2024 until Sunday, 08 September 2024 continues to squeeze the space for criminals to operate in the province. With the focus on the reduction of contact and violent crimes in crime hotspots resulted in the apprehension […]

Upington Border police confiscate dagga and illicit cigarettes

Upington Border police confiscate dagga and illicit cigarettes

The swift response by members of Upington Border Police led to the confiscation of a large amount of dagga which was en route to Upington on Thursday, 5 September 2024. The members reacted to information about a Toyota bakkie that was allegedly transporting drugs. The vehicle was intercepted a few […]

Resolving truck congestion and preparation for the new Eskom plant in Richards Bay

Resolving truck congestion and preparation for the new Eskom plant in Richards Bay

Public and media statement by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma met with the management and all categories of staff from both departments working in King Cetshwayo, Zululand and UMkhanyakude districts. The focus of the meeting was to ensure that we work collectively to accelerate the construction […]

Road improvements in the City of Ekurhuleni

Road improvements in the City of Ekurhuleni

The next stop for MMC Mngwevu was Madikizela Street, where he rolled up his sleeves to help with the paint markings on a speed hump on Etwatwa’s main road. Road markings are currently being done on major roads across the area, improving safety for all! The MMC also urged the […]

Truck theft suspects sought in Brindhaven

Truck theft suspects sought in Brindhaven

Two suspects sought for two incidents of vehicle theft that occurred on Crescent Place in Brindhaven – KZN this week. On Monday, the occupants of a silver Toyota Etios with an ND registration stole a white Toyota Dyna truck parked on the side of the road. The truck was abandoned […]

Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million and arrest five suspects in different parts of the country in less than three weeks

Police seize counterfeit goods worth more than R94 million and arrest five suspects in different parts of the country in less than three weeks

The South African Police Service (SAPS) and its crime fighting partners remain relentless in their efforts to disrupt and dislodge the illicit trade in counterfeit and contraband goods. In less than three weeks, the National Counterfeit Goods Unit led multiple intelligence driven takedown operations in different parts of the country […]