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The Herald
2 days ago
- The Herald
Police search for girl, 12, who went missing in Motherwell
The police's Motherwell Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit is searching for a 12-year-old girl who went missing on Tuesday. According to police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge, Lithaliyanda Ntoni left her home in Luzipho Street, NU10, Motherwell, to go to a shop at about 4.45pm. She never returned home. Beetge said she was last seen wearing grey tracksuit pants with a purple jersey. Anyone who can assist in tracing the girl is urged to contact the investigating officer, detective Constable Msuthukazi Nkwenkwezi on 082-302-5127, or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. The Herald
The Herald
01-06-2025
- General
- The Herald
Foreigners without proper paperwork arrested in Gqeberha
At least 30 foreigners were arrested in Gqeberha on Sunday for allegedly being in the country without proper documentation. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge confirmed the arrests on Sunday night. 'The department of immigration arrested a total of 30 foreigners,' he said. 'Twenty are being held at the Mount Road police station and 10 at the Humewood police station.' According to Beetge, the foreigners were believed to have come from a township in Addo and later sought refuge at a church in Gqeberha. 'The department of immigration, which falls under the home affairs directorate, effected the arrests,' he said. 'That department has a whole section that can arrest people in terms of SA's home affairs and immigration laws.' 'For further details, please contact home affairs directly.' Home affairs spokesperson Duwayne Esau indicated he would respond on Monday morning. Last weekend, clashes between locals and foreigners broke out in Addo in response to the murder of a community member outside a tavern on the Saturday. Residents from Valencia in Addo then took to the streets and allegedly attacked foreigners in the area. A further three people were killed and at least 10 others injured. Some of the foreigners then sought shelter at a church in Gqeberha. The Herald
The Herald
12-05-2025
- The Herald
Toddler drowns in Lovemore Heights pool
A 18-month-old toddler drowned in a swimming pool in Lovemore Heights, Gqeberha, at the start of the weekend. Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge said the incident was reported at about 7pm on Friday. He said the child was rushed to hospital, but it was too late. 'Walmer police were alerted to a deceased child that arrived at Greenacres Hospital via ambulance,' he said. 'On police arrival at the hospital, the body of the child was handed over. 'It is alleged that the child died due to drowning at a house pool in Lovemore Heights.' Beetge said an inquest docket was under investigation. The Herald
