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TimesLIVE
15-05-2025
- TimesLIVE
Have you seen him? Reward offered as police search for missing boy, 14
Northern Cape police are calling for information into the disappearance of 14-year-old David Waterboer and for anyone who has seen him to contact detectives. He was last seen on February 7 in Nababeep by his mother before she left for work, spokesperson Col Cherelle Ehlers said. He was wearing black short pants, a black T-shirt and navy blue sandals. 'He reportedly intended to attend a sport event in Concordia.' A reward of R75,000 is on offer from the police to anyone who 'can assist with locating David and with the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator or perpetrators,' said Ehlers. Detectives from Springbok family violence, child protection and sexual offences unit, working with police officers from Springbok and Nababeep, are searching for him. 'All information will be handled confidentially and can be relayed to Capt Whynoma Love at 082 874 4532 or 027 712 8104.' Information can also be shared via the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or on the MySAPS App.
TimesLIVE
30-04-2025
- TimesLIVE
New WhatsApp scam uses OTPs to access bank accounts
Police in the Northern Cape have issued a warning to the public after the emergence of a new online scam involving WhatsApp and one-time PINs to gain access to one's banking account. Police spokesperson Col Cherelle Ehlers said the scam begins when victims receive WhatsApp messages that appear to be from people in their contact lists. These messages often contain a seemingly harmless request to participate in a survey, followed by a prompt to share a one-time password (OTP) that the victim receives on their phone. Ehlers said: 'Because the messages originate from known contacts, they seem trustworthy. 'Scammers use the OTP to gain unauthorised access to the victim's banking account.' Ehlers urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid sharing any sensitive banking information, especially if the request was not personally initiated. 'It is important to note that legitimate banking institutions do not send OTPs unsolicited or ask clients to forward them.' The public is advised to follow these safety tips: never share your bank card number, PIN or other personal banking details electronically, particularly with unknown individuals; be sceptical of offers that appear too good to be true; and always verify the identity of anyone requesting sensitive information. When in doubt, contact your bank or the police directly. TimesLIVE
The South African
28-04-2025
- The South African
Five foreign nationals arrested with R1.97 million worth of abalone
The Northern Cape Provincial Organised Crime Investigations Unit arrested five foreign nationals for illegal possession of abalone during a successful operation in Douglas. According to South African Police Services, the operation carried out in the early hours of the morning, followed intelligence received about suspicious activities at the property. Officers conducted a thorough search and discovered several containers filled with a significant amount of abalone. In collaboration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, SAPS estimated the street value of the confiscated abalone at approximately R1 970 829. The five suspects including two Malawian nationals and three Chinese nationals aged between 18 and 60, were taken into custody. They now face charges related to the illegal possession of abalone. The Department of Home Affairs will assist with verifying the immigration status of the suspects. In addition to the abalone, law enforcement officers seized several exhibits and two vehicles. Including a Toyota Hilux bakkie and a Nissan NP200. They identified these vehicles as tools used in the commission of the crime. Spokesperson for the police, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers, confirmed that authorities are actively pursuing additional leads in the ongoing investigation. 'We are actively following all available evidence to ensure we bring everyone involved in this illegal operation to justice,' she added. Acting Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, commended the team for their outstanding work. Authorities will continue to aggressively pursue crimes involving marine resources, and they will ensure offenders face the full force of the law,' Ngubelanga said. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 . Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp , Facebook , X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
IOL News
28-04-2025
- IOL News
Police crackdown: R1. 9 million worth of abalone seized in Northern Cape farmhouse
Five suspects are expected to appear in the local court in the Northern Cape after police raided a farmhouse and seized over R1.9 million worth of abalone. The suspects, two Malawian nationals and three Chinese nationals have been arrested on charges of illegal possession of abalone. Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Cherelle Ehlers said an operation by the Provincial Organised Crime Investigations Unit was conducted on Saturday, April 26, at a farmhouse in Douglas. 'The team acted on intelligence received regarding suspicious activities at the property. During a thorough search of the premises, officers discovered several containers containing a substantial amount of abalone,' Ehlers said.
The Citizen
27-04-2025
- The Citizen
Five foreign nationals arrested holding abalone worth nearly R2m
Home Affairs has been called to assist with determining the immigration status of the suspects, as police work to build a strong case against the alleged abalone smugglers. Five foreign nationals found in possession of Abalone arrested. Image: Saps Members of the Northern Cape Provincial Organised Crime Investigations Unit have confiscated abalone with an estimated street value of nearly R2 million during a raid on a farmhouse in Douglas, police officials confirmed on Sunday. Acting on intelligence regarding suspicious activities, the unit conducted an operation in the early hours of Saturday, which led to the arrest of five foreign nationals. 'During a thorough search of the premises, our officers discovered several containers containing a substantial amount of abalone,' said Colonel Cherelle Ehlers, spokesperson for the police. The five suspects, identified as two Malawian nationals and three Chinese nationals ranging in age from 18 to 60, were taken into custody on charges of illegal possession of abalone. ALSO READ: Trio nabbed after dead man's body discovered in bushes in Hartbeespoort Dam Immigration status under investigation The Department of Home Affairs has been called in to assist with determining the immigration status of the suspects. Meanwhile the authorities are working to build a comprehensive case against the alleged abalone smugglers. 'We are working closely with Home Affairs to verify the legal status of all individuals involved in this operation,' Ehlers stated. In addition to the abalone seizure, law enforcement confiscated several exhibits and two vehicles believed to have been used in the commission of the crime. The seized vehicles include a Toyota Hilux bakkie and a Nissan NP200. The South African Police Service (Saps), working in collaboration with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, calculated the estimated street value of the confiscated abalone to be approximately R1.9 million. Abalone. Image: Saps ALSO READ: Over R5m worth of abalone seized in separate incidents Ongoing investigation Ehlers confirmed that the investigation remains active, with authorities pursuing additional leads related to the case. 'This is an ongoing investigation, and we are following all available evidence to ensure everyone involved in this illegal operation is brought to justice,' she added. Acting Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, commended the team for their exceptional work in intercepting the illegal abalone operation. 'Marine-related crimes will continue to be vigorously pursued, and offenders will face the full force of the law,' Ngubelanga said. NOW READ: Illegal foreigner arrested after being caught with stolen cars in Mpumalanga
