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The Citizen
2 days ago
- The Citizen
Ermelo police arrest undocumented immigrants during operation
ERMELO – Acting under Operation Vala Umgodi, the police arrested 10 people on May 24 for contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa. According to Captain Mpho Nonyane, the provincial police spokesperson, officers from the combat and proactive team stopped these individuals during the operation. 'They were arrested because they could not show valid documents allowing them to be in South Africa. They have been charged under the country's Immigration Act,' said Nonyane. The 10 suspects appeared in the Ermelo Magistrate's Court on May 26. Acting provincial commissioner, Major General Dr Zeph Mkhwanazi welcomed the arrests, saying that law enforcement will continue its efforts to stop illegal mining activities. The general also assured the public that more successes are expected as this operation continues to grow in strength. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Benoni Flying Squad officers back in court for kidnapping, extortion case
Three members of the Benoni Flying Squad, who face charges of kidnapping and extortion, made another brief appearance in the Kempton Park Magistrate's Court this morning. Kempton Express reports that the case was postponed to July 8 for the docket and further investigation to be completed. This follows a previous delay on April 8, when it was revealed in court that the investigating officer was attending training and had yet to finalise the investigation. The accused officers were arrested by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) on December 2 last year, just days after an alleged incident involving the extortion of a salon owner at Norkem Mall on November 24. According to IPID, the three officers approached a 38-year-old salon owner and began questioning her about her business documentation. She reportedly indicated that all required papers were displayed on the premises. The officers then requested her ID, which she handed over. It is further alleged that the officers demanded to search her residence. Once there, they insisted on accessing a safe and demanded cash, reportedly extorting a total of R42 000, although they allegedly demanded R60 000. The incident was later reported to IPID, which launched an investigation and subsequently arrested the officers. During their initial court appearance on December 3, each officer was granted R2 000 bail, which was extended again today. The trio has not yet entered a plea. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
7 days ago
- The Citizen
UPDATE: Owner devastated by the murder of his beloved dog Polly
UPDATE: Owner devastated by the murder of his beloved dog Polly Valerio Maphosa (20), the owner of a female Africanis that was brutally stabbed and dumped in a sewerage stream by a neighbour in Gabon, Daveyton, on May 19, says he doesn't understand why his neighbour did this to his beloved pet. The body of the dog, named Polly, was recovered by Benoni SPCA inspector Thomas Mohlake and his colleague, field officer Emmanuel Leutle, from the stream after the family alerted the Benoni SPCA. Also Read: GRAPHIC CONTENT: Dog brutally stabbed and dumped in sewer Mohlake said that when they arrived at the scene, they found the dog's partially submerged body floating in the stream. Swift action by neighbours helped track down the suspect, who fled when SPCA officials arrived. The man was arrested and appeared in the Daveyton Magistrate's Court on May 22, facing charges of animal cruelty. A visibly shaken Maphosa described Polly as more than just a pet. 'She was the sweetest, friendliest companion who loved people. I had bonded so much with her. She used to accompany me around the informal settlement at night. She was loyal, she protected me and now I'll never see her again. It breaks my heart.' Recounting the events of that afternoon, Maphosa said he received a call while at work at around 13:00 informing him that Polly had been killed. 'When I got home, I saw blood behind the suspect's shack, but Polly was nowhere to be found. My friends and I followed a trail of blood and it led us to the stream,' he said. His friend, Sthembiso Zitha, said the entire community had lost a dog that was both protective and playful, as she used to accompany people to the taxis in the morning and return on her own. Zitha said he heard rumours that the neighbour killed Polly because she ate his spinach. He also claimed that the suspect's friends told him the suspect had previously made threats to kill the dog. Maphosa said he now lives in fear after learning that the suspect is out of jail. He shared that the SPCA removed Polly's five puppies from his home. 'They took my puppies. I don't know why. I want them back; they're all I have left,' he said. Mohlake said they confiscated the two-week-old puppies out of concern that they could die without being breastfed by their mother. Daveyton SAPS said a case was opened on May 20 and the suspect was released due to insufficient evidence. Also Read: Dog killed with spade for attacking chickens At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Star
27-05-2025
- The Star
Three men to face charges for illegal money-lending activities
JOHOR BARU: Three local men will face multiple charges in the Johor Baru Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (May 28) for activities linked to an illegal money-lending syndicate. They are accused of engaging in acts of criminal intimidation and vandalism against loan defaulters. The suspects are aged 24 to 31 and were arrested on May 14 in various locations during a police operation by the Johor Baru North district police. Johor police chief Comm Datuk M. Kumar said the trio were allegedly paid by the loan shark syndicate to harass victims who failed to repay loans. He said that the three allegedly splashed paint and padlocked victims' homes as intimidation. "Our team seized several items linked to the crimes, including a motorcycle, mobile phones, cans of paint, face masks, stationery, and plastic packets containing dried leaves suspected to be drugs," he said. Comm Kumar added that all three suspects tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and were remanded until Wednesday. Police investigations revealed the group had been operating since April, receiving RM500 for every act of vandalism or threat. "The syndicate lured victims, especially Malaysians working in Singapore, through social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, advertising quick and easy loans,' said Comm Kumar. "Even before agreeing to loan terms, money would be transferred to victims' bank accounts, followed by threats to force repayments with interest rates between 20% and 50%," he added. Comm Kumar said the arrests helped police solve eight cases with a similar modus operandi in Johor Baru and Batu Pahat. Eight investigation papers have been submitted to the Johor Prosecution Office, and the three suspects face several charges. They will face six charges under Section 427 of the Penal Code, one under Section 507, and one under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Comm Kumar assured the public that Johor police are committed to cracking down on illegal money-lending activities. "We urge the public to avoid online loan advertisements and report any suspected unlicensed money-lending or criminal activity to the Johor police hotline at 019-2792095 or the operations room at 07-2212999," he said.
IOL News
26-05-2025
- IOL News
Fraudster posing as US government official swindles R100,000 from victim
The suspect is alleged to have used Facebook for his scam. A 29-year-old man who posed as a US government official and swindled almost R100,000 is expected to appear in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Monday. The man who was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (known as the Hawks) faces charges of fraud and money laundering. Provincial Hawks spokesperson Warrant Officer Fikiswa Matoti said the arrest follows an extensive investigation into fraud allegations, including the swindling of R85,800 from an unsuspecting victim in December 2022. 'It is alleged that the complainant was contacted via e-mail by a suspect who introduced himself as a representative of the government of the United States of America. The complainant was promised a Covid-19-related grant on condition that she deposit money into a certain bank account,' Matoti said.
