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Three foreign nationals aged between 28 and 45 were arrested on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, following a joint operation that uncovered suspected illegal abalone related activities at a lodge in the Southwell area outside Bathurst. Members of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment were conducting patrols in the Southwell area at approximately 12:00 …

GQEBERHA – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gqeberha welcomed the conviction and sentencing of two men in connection with the September 2024 shooting in Kwazakele that claimed the life of 27-year-old Sipho Mahlinza and injured a female victim. On 1 September 2024, at approximately 01:15, SAPS Kwazakele members responded to a shooting in …

An off-duty police Constable has come out unharmed following a kidnapping and robbery ordeal that occurred on 17 August 2026 at about 23:30 in a guesthouse at Buckingham Road, Mount Croix, Gqeberha. According to the report, it is alleged that the guesthouse was accosted by three unknown suspects who robbed them of their belongings after …

In sharp contrast to the unfortunates below our experience was pleasant going through the Kinkelbos Roadblock. Nicholas and I were in high spirits as we were off for a boy’s weekend sailing on Wriggleswade Dam as guests of the East London Yacht Club for their annual Frostbite Regatta. Images of the sailing here. We were …

The New Brighton Regional Court has convicted and sentenced Sinoxolo Ndanga (28) and Akhona Zamxaka (30) on 6 August 2026 for the brutal murder of a police official, fraud, and robbery with aggravating circumstances. The sentencing follows a meticulously executed investigation by the Gqeberha Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation. On 21 September 2024, at approximately …

The South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) under Gqeberha Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) has arrested a 46-year-old suspected of illicit drug trade. The arrest follows a successful execution of intelligence-led operation in relation to a drug dealer which led to the seizure of illicit narcotics and scheduled medication in Algoa Park. On the …

GQEBERHA – The swift investigation by the Motherwell Cluster Trio Task Team has resulted in the arrest of two suspects allegedly linked to two house robberies committed in Motherwell within a period of four days. The first incident occurred on Friday, 31 July 2026, at approximately 19:30, at a residence in Mgwenyana Street, NU6, Motherwell. …

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Kwanobuhle has launched a murder investigation after the bodies of three males, all with gunshot wounds, were discovered in bushes opposite Thuthula Street, Peace Village, in Kwanobuhle this morning, 3 August 2026. The grim discovery was made at approximately 09:35 after police were alerted to the scene. Upon …

JEFFREY’S BAY – Excellent operational synergy and rapid response led to the swift arrest of four suspects and recovery of jewellery to the estimated amount of more than 3 million rands within hours of an armed business robbery at a local jewellery store in Jeffrey’s Bay. According to police reports on Sunday, 2 August 2026 …

DESPATCH – SAPS Despatch are appealing to anyone who may have more information that can assist in the investigation on the murder of a 35 year old male victim in Bayland to contact the investigator of the case. On 28 July 2026 at about 15:35 SAPS Despatch was alerted to a murder at Bayland, Despatch. …

GQEBERHA – The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gelvandale has opened a murder docket following the discovery of the body of an 18-year-old woman at a residence in Mountview Drive, Malabar, on 28 July 2026. The deceased was reported missing at SAPS Gelvandale on Sunday, 26 July 2026, at approximately 15:30. Police immediately initiated …

DESPATCH – SAPS Despatch is appealing to anyone who may have more information on the murder of a female victim, Yandiswa Ngesi (32 years) in Despatch, to contact the investigating officer of the case. According to the report, it is alleged that on 26 July 2026 at about 08:00, the son of the deceased went …

The South African Police Service has strongly condemned an apparent incident of mob justice that claimed the lives of two men and left a third critically injured in Soweto-on-Sea on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. At approximately 08:38, members attached to Kwazakele SAPS responded to information regarding an alleged assault in the Soweto-on-Sea area. While conducting …

GQEBERHA – The South African Police Service is warning community members to be vigilant when buying or selling goods through online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and other online trading sites. The warning follows a carjacking and armed robbery incident reported in Motherwell on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, at approximately 07:00. According to reports, a …

Kariega SAPS has opened a culpable homicide case following a fatal motor vehicle accident that claimed the life of Yalinka Senekal a 12-year-old girl. The incident occurred at approximately 18:33 on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, on Cuyler Street Bridge towards Kruisrivier in Kariega. It is alleged that the driver of a white Toyota Quantum taxi …

GQEBERHA – The Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in Gqeberha is appealing to the public for assistance in tracing 10-year-old Jerildene Seekooi, who has been reported missing on Thursday, 11 June 2026. Jerildene, a coloured female with a dark complexion and short curly hair, was last seen on Wednesday 10 June …

After the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape offered a reward of up to R30 000 for information that could assist in locating Donovan Williams, also known as “Poenie” was wanted for questioning in connection with several serious and violent crimes that were committed between 2020 and 2025 – including murder, kidnapping …

The South African Police Service (SAPS) wishes to inform residents of Nelson Mandela Bay that, despite ongoing power outages affecting some police facilities, policing services remain operational and members remain committed to serving the community. SAPS Kabega Park Police Station is currently experiencing a power outage. However, community members who require police assistance are encouraged …

GQEBERHA – Despatch SAPS detectives are appealing to members of the community to assist in identifying an unknown female who was found murdered in the Khayamnandi area. The incident occurred on 21 May 2026 at approximately 21:40. Police were dispatched to bushes in the Khayamnandi area after receiving information from radio control that assistance was …

Members attached to Public Order Policing (POP) achieved a significant success during an operational deployment conducted in the Westering area on Wednesday, 03 June 2026, between 09:00 and 14:00. Acting on information received, members executed two separate search warrants at storage facilities in Westering. During the execution of the first search warrant at a premises …

HUMANSDORP – A successfully executed intelligence-driven operation resulted in the arrest of a 33-year-old man and the seizure of a substantial amount of illicit drugs. On Monday, 01 June 2026 at approximately 22:00 the Sarah Baartman District Crime Intelligence Unit conducted an intelligence driven operation, executing a search warrant in collaboration with the Sarah Baartman …

Despatch SAPS is appealing to members of the public for assistance in an ongoing investigation following a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on 30 May 2026 at approximately 21:35 on the R75 near the Bus Depot in Bayland. It is alleged that police received a complaint from Radio Control regarding a vehicle that had …

The South African Police Service in the Nelson Mandela Bay District continues to intensify efforts to combat crime linked to illegal liquor trading through Operation Shanela II conducted on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. During coordinated operations conducted across all police stations in the district, members focused on both legal and illegal liquor outlets to ensure …

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s Tactical Operational Management Section (DPCI-TOMS) with the assistance of the Modus Operandi Centre (MDOC) and E2 successfully arrested a wanted suspect linked to charges of attempted murder in the Eastern Cape following a tracing and tracking operation. DPCI-TOMS received a request to trace and apprehend a suspect after a …

Gqeberha based Serious Commercial Crime Investigation members of the Hawks intensified a relentless effort in combating serious commercial crime, following the successful arrest of Tanesh Ranchod (31) and Nirali Ambaram (31) implicated in an elaborative fraud and money laundering scheme on 13 May 2026. The couple briefly made an appearance before the Gqeberha New Law …

The Eastern Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Investigation unit is urgently seeking the community’s assistance in locating a person of interest, Lukhanyo Mekula, who may assist in solving a mass shooting incident in Gqeberha. On 26 April 2026, at the Wells Estate in Gqeberha, a shooting took place, which resulted in three fatalities and …

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gelvandale, together with other SAPS units, the Municipal Police, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), and the Department of Immigration, achieved notable successes during coordinated operations conducted under Operation Identity on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, between 09:00 and 16:00. The operation focused primarily on the Korsten business …

Despatch SAPS detectives are appealing to the community for assistance with information that could lead to the arrest of suspects involved in the murder of a 20-year-old man in Khayamnandi, Despatch. It is alleged that on Saturday, 09 May 2026, at approximately 20:45, the victim, identified as Emihle Busakweage (20), was at a residence in …

The South African Police Service in the Eastern Cape is deeply saddened to confirm the deaths of three of its members following a shooting incident in the early hours of this morning, 7 May 2026. At approximately 00:45, police received a complaint of shots fired at 21 Rudman Street, Kariega. Upon arrival at the scene, …

Mount Road SAPS members made a significant drug bust on the evening of Wednesday, 08 April 2026, at approximately 20:29 in Woodpecker Street, Cotswold, Gqeberha. While conducting routine patrols in the area, SAPS members were flagged down by a private security company who had searched a male foreign national and allegedly found drugs in his …