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TimesLIVE
a day ago
- 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.'

IOL News
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Motorists urged to reclaim vehicles from Ekurhuleni pound before auction
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department is appealing to motorists who have had their vehicles impounded to come forward and reclaim them before they are auctioned off. From May 15 to June 16, 2025, the EMPD will be available to assist owners in claiming their vehicles from the pound. The collection hours are set from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) is urging vehicle owners who have had their vehicles impounded to act swiftly, as they have a limited window to reclaim their property. Those who do not reclaim their vehicles within the specified dates risk losing them permanently, as unclaimed vehicles will be put up for public auction. This action falls in accordance with Regulation 320(4) of the National Traffic Act (NRTA) 93 of 1996, which stipulates how proceeds from such auctions are to be managed," the EMPD said. In a public statement, an EMPD spokesperson noted, 'We understand that many people rely heavily on their vehicles for daily commuting and work purposes. We urge all owners to come forward and reclaim their vehicles to avoid the unfortunate situation of losing them at auction.'

IOL News
14-05-2025
- IOL News
Boksburg police arrest two men for bribing officers with R30,000
Two men have been arrested by EMPD officers after they were found in a warehouse with fake designer goods in Boksburg North. Two men, aged 40 and 49, were arrested for allegedly trying to bribe Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers with R30,000 after they were caught red-handed with various fake branded clothing items in the Boksburg North area. The men were arrested Tuesday at about 1pm by officers from the EMPD's Community Liaison Unit. EMPD spokesperson Katlego Mphahlele said that while officers were patrolling the area, they received information from a reliable source about a warehouse suspected of storing counterfeit goods. She said the officers immediately proceeded to an industrial area on Dr. Vosloorus Street. 'Upon arrival, officers found two males and explained the reason for their surprise visit. 'One male approached the officers and offered a bribe of R30,000, while requesting officers to leave his business premises,' Mphahlele said.


The Citizen
07-05-2025
- The Citizen
1 dead, 2 injured in Ekurhuleni CIT heist
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) officers swiftly responded to a cash-in-transit heist on Sonnerskraal Road in Duduza on Monday. African Reporter reports that according to EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato, primary responding firefighters from Duduza found a Mercedes-Benz, allegedly used on the scene by the suspects, on fire. 'One adult male, alleged to have been a driver of a G4S vehicle, was unfortunately declared dead on the scene by paramedics. 'The vehicle was found lying on its side in the middle of the road with clear visible explosive damages. 'Two other G4S assistants in the vehicle sustained critical injuries and were transported by ambulances and admitted to the nearest medical facility,' says Makgato. Makgato adds that all other relevant law enforcement units arrived to conduct investigations, which are still underway. 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!