Minister of Police Bheki Cele is trending after he revealed how much his department spent on his flight to Durban for a media briefing after the arrest of AKA murder suspects earlier this year. Bheki Cele and other officials flew to Durban with a Cessna Sovereign belonging to the South African Police Service. However, despite … Read more
Police Minister Bheki Cele has called on police officers to protect themselves as they face the risk of being killed when fighting crime. Cele says no police officer should die with a gun in their hand. OVER 100 POLICE OFFICERS KILLED WITHIN ONE YEAR Cele held a briefing in Tshwane, on police take down operations … Read more
An off-duty Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer has been shot dead during an alleged altercation with SAPS officers in Dobsonville, Soweto. The incident happened just after 22:00 on Saturday, 6 April. OFF-DUTY JMPD OFFICER SHOT DEAD IN SOWETO Police reportedly patrolled Dobsonville when they spotted a silver-grey Land Cruiser driving recklessly. The members tried … Read more
The South African Police Service (SAPS) have seized more than R30 million in fakes, according to government news. Counterfeit goods, including branded clothing, are big business for criminals – though sometimes crime really doesn’t pay off. A sting by the Counterfeit Unit uncovered millions worth of counterfeit items. The items were confiscated, and those selling … Read more
The issue of ‘lost’ government-issue firearms being used to perpetrate crimes and ending up in the possession of criminals is being heard in parliament. Business Tech reports a recent parliamentary Q & A has revealed the extent of ‘lost’ government-issue firearms in South Africa. TRENDING: Essential INFO for South African ID applications in 2024 The … Read more
