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The Citizen
4 days ago
- The Citizen
Teenager dies in R24 crash near Barbara Road
Less than a minute Sharon Mdaka Less than a minute Teenager dies in R24 crash near Barbara Road A 17-year-old male died following a collision on the R24 West near the Barbara Road off-ramp on Saturday, July 26. According to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), the crash occurred at around 18:00 and involved a blue Chevrolet and a white VW Polo. EMPD Freeway Unit officers responded to the scene alongside emergency medical services. ALSO READ: Taxi crash leaves multiple injured in Delville 'One of the passengers sustained serious injuries and was transported to Tambo Memorial Hospital for medical treatment,' the EMPD confirmed in a statement. The teenager was declared dead at the scene by EMS paramedics. The circumstances surrounding the crash are under investigation.
The Citizen
25-06-2025
- The Citizen
Second arrest made in EMPD double murder case
A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of two Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers who were ambushed and killed in Thembisa earlier this month. The 37-year-old foreign national was apprehended on June 24 during a coordinated operation involving the EMPD Northern Region Task Team, SAPS District Crime Intelligence, and the Hawks. The suspect was traced to RTJ Namane Drive in the Teanong Section of Thembisa and is currently detained at Thembisa South SAPS. Also read: Manhunt continues after arrest in EMPD double murder case According to EMPD media liaison officer Thabiso Makgatho, the joint operation focused on locating and arresting the second suspect believed to have played a role in the fatal shooting of Constables Thabang Piet Maluleke and Kagiso Francis Motshabi. The officers were killed on June 12 while reporting for night duty in the Umthambeka Section. The attackers shot and robbed them of their service pistols before fleeing the scene. Also read: EMPD mourns loss of two officers ambushed in Thembisa 'The suspect was charged with murder, robbery, and contravention of Section 49(1) of the Immigration Act (Act 13 of 2002). 'He was informed of his constitutional rights and detained free from physical injuries,' said Makgatho. This arrest follows the first breakthrough in the case on June 20, when the same multi-agency task team apprehended another 37-year-old foreign national. Although both suspects are now in custody, the investigation remains active. Authorities have confirmed that one of the service pistols belonging to the slain officers is still missing. Also read: Two EMPD officers fatally wounded while reporting for duty Community outreach and further intelligence efforts are underway to recover the firearm and identify any additional suspects. 'This tragic loss weighs heavily on the EMPD and the community. We are committed to ensuring justice is served and to safeguarding our officers and residents,' Makgatho added. The suspect is expected to appear in a local magistrate's court soon. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
12-06-2025
- The Citizen
Watch: 6 arrested after armed robbery foiled in Glen Marais, Ekurhuleni
Swift action by law enforcement and private security companies brought an armed robbery to a halt at Granor Passi in Glen Marais in Ekurhuleni Tuesday afternoon. 'The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's (EMPD) Northern Region task team, working alongside the Benoni Flying Squad and several private security companies, including R&D Risk services, CLC, ER24, CPF Sector 2, Red Ops, Mamba, SSS, Motor Track, Jungle Boyz, Rapid Response and AfriForum responded to the robbery in progress at approximately 12:49,' says EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato. Kempton Express reports that when officers arrived, they found six suspects at the scene, four men aged between 40 and 44, and two women aged between 33 and 36. 'It is believed that five of the suspects are foreign nationals and one is a South African citizen.' During the incident, the suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member, striking her in the mouth with a firearm. She was taken to hospital. Although no money was taken from the premises, officers recovered three firearms at the scene. 'The suspects were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and contravention of immigration laws for being undocumented foreign nationals.' Investigations are ongoing. @kemptonexpress GLEN MARAIS, JUNE 11, 2025 – Swift action by law enforcement and private security companies brought an armed robbery to a halt at Granor Passi, located at 31 North Road, Glen Marais, on Tuesday afternoon. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's (EMPD) Northern Region task team, working alongside the Benoni Flying Squad and several private security companies – including Red Ops, Mamba, SSS, Motor Track, Jungle Boyz, Rapid Response, and AfriForum – responded to the robbery in progress at approximately 12:49. Upon arrival, officers found six suspects at the scene – four men aged between 40 and 44, and two women aged between 33 and 36. It is believed that five of the suspects are foreign nationals and one is a South African citizen. During the incident, the suspects allegedly forced open a safe and assaulted a female staff member, striking her in the mouth with a firearm. She was taken to hospital for medical treatment. Although no money was taken from the premises, officers recovered three firearms at the scene. The suspects were arrested and are facing multiple charges, including business robbery, possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, and contravention of immigration laws for being undocumented foreign nationals. Investigations are ongoing. #kemptonpark #kempton #localnews #Crime #crimetok #court #TiktokNews #kemptonexpress #Robbery #SAPS #Foiled ♬ original sound – KemptonExpress – KemptonExpress 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!
TimesLIVE
08-06-2025
- TimesLIVE
14-year-old boy killed in tragic accident involving 12-year-old driver in Brakpan
A 14-year-old boy was killed in a tragic accident involving a 12-year-old driver in Brakpan on the East Rand on Saturday. It is alleged the driver ignored a stop sign and hit the pedestrian. At about 1.45pm, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) accident bureau officers were called to the scene of the accident at the corner of Northdene and Madeley streets. On arrival, officers found the lifeless body of the 14-year-old pedestrian, who was declared deceased on the scene by paramedics. Also at the scene, officers found a Mazda that allegedly struck the pedestrian, driven by a 12-year-old. EMPD said the driver was handed over, in the company of his guardian, to the Brakpan police. The minor suspect is expected to appear in the Brakpan magistrate's court soon.
Eyewitness News
24-05-2025
- Eyewitness News
Man arrested in Bedfordview on charges of theft, fraud, contravening Immigration Act
JOHANNESBURG - A 49-year-old man has been arrested in the Bedfordview area on charges of possession of a stolen motorcycle, fraud, and contravention of the Immigration Act. Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers were patrolling on Friday when they intercepted a suspicious vehicle on Dean and Van Buuren Road. The motorcycle did not have brake lights, the driver had a fraudulent license disc and could also not produce a valid passport upon request, leading to his arrest. EMPD spokesperson Ignatius Maphike said the suspect did not have a valid driver's license. 'The suspect who failed to provide officers with satisfactory answers for the ordeal was immediately placed under arrest while Immigration Services were summoned for further investigation.'
