Latest news with #GermistonMagistrate'sCourt
The Citizen
9 hours ago
- The Citizen
WATCH: Women face court for public violence and property damage of local Home Affairs
WATCH: Women face court for public violence and property damage of local Home Affairs Two women, Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana, appeared in Germiston Magistrate's Court on charges of public violence and damaging infrastructure following protests on August 12. The demonstrations resulted in a fire that severely damaged the Department of Home Affairs building and were linked to court-ordered evictions in the area. ALSO READ: Watch: Chaos in Germiston as Home Affairs building set alight The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD)'s acting Chief of Police, JD Mkhwanazi, said roads leading to the complex had been blocked on the day to hinder officials from executing the eviction orders. Magistrate Mrs Baloyi noted the seriousness of the charges and confirmed that the accused would have to submit applications for bail. @ Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana appear in Germiston Magistrate's Court on August 14, after August 12 protests. They are facing charges of public violence and damage to infrastructure. #GermistonHomeAffairs #GermistonEvictions ♬ original sound – Bedfordview Edenvale News The state opposed bail, and the case has been postponed to 19 August for bail application. ALSO READ: WATCH: Deputy minister pledges justice after Germiston Home Affairs fire The accused remain in custody in Germiston. If found guilty, they could face up to 15 years in prison.
The Citizen
a day ago
- The Citizen
Watch: 2 women appear in court over Germiston unrest
Watch: 2 women appear in court over Germiston unrest Two women, Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana, appeared in Germiston Magistrate's Court today on charges of public violence and damaging infrastructure following protests on Tuesday. Germiston City News reports that the demonstrations resulted in a fire that severely damaged the Department of Home Affairs building and were linked to court-ordered evictions in the area. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's acting chief of police, JD Mkhwanazi, says roads leading to the complex had been blocked on the day to hinder officials from executing the eviction orders. The magistrate noted the seriousness of the charges and confirmed that the accused would have to submit applications for bail. The state opposed bail, and the case has been postponed to August 19 for their bail applications. The accused remain in custody in Germiston. If found guilty, they could face up to 15 years in prison. @ Malwande Tukula and Mandisa Mboxwana appear in Germiston Magistrate's Court on August 14, after August 12 protests. They are facing charges of public violence and damage to infrastructure. #GermistonHomeAffairs #GermistonEvictions ♬ original sound – Bedfordview Edenvale News 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
The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
EMPD cracks down on illegal mining: six arrested in Germiston
EMPD cracks down on illegal mining: six arrested in Germiston The EMPD Intervention Unit has arrested six undocumented foreign nationals for illegal mining and contravention of the Immigration Act in Germiston. The arrests took place on August 8, during a sting operation targeting illegal mining activities across the City of Ekurhuleni. Officers raided an illegal mining site in the Marathon informal settlement, intercepting the suspects in possession of mining equipment. ALSO READ: Primrose residents demand urgent action as illegal mining blasts shake homes Confiscated items included 52 steel balls, two phendukas, three chains, and a small generator. The men were taken to Germiston Police Station and are expected to appear in Germiston Magistrate's Court soon on charges of illegal mining and immigration violations. The EMPD emphasised its zero-tolerance approach to illegal mining and warned that anyone found breaking the law will face arrest and prosecution.
The Citizen
06-08-2025
- The Citizen
10 Gauteng cops arrested for theft have been granted bail
Six metro and four Saps officers face theft charges for not recording cash and goods seized during a raid. Ten police officers who were arrested on theft charges in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, have been granted R1 500 bail each. FN Dlamini, 25; NF Sambane, 41; MH Mabasa, 29; EZ Dlalisa, 33; T Sidebi, 29; T Kgagara, 31; Sergeant M Mashala, 43; Constable T Mokhabukhi, 28; Constable MM Mongalo, 33; and Constable TN Matsane, 35, appeared before the Germiston Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, where their bail application was unopposed. Accused officers from metro police and SAPS units Six of them are members of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officers, while four are members of the Tsakane South African Police Services (Saps). The officers were arrested after an Edenvale shop owner alleged that during a raid on his business premises on 4 June, the officers seized R35 000 in cash, cigarettes worth R150 000, and boxes of Panado tablets. Officers part of joint operation They were part of a joint law enforcement operation aimed at monitoring compliance at shops in the area. ALSO READ: Cops charged with kidnapping Chinese national out on bail National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the shop owner alleges he was not present during the raid but was later informed by his cashier that the police had confiscated the items. During the raid, the officers arrested the cashier for trading in illicit cigarettes and another employee for violating immigration rules. Missing cash never logged as evidence Mjonondwane said the seized goods were allegedly placed in several refuse bags to be submitted as exhibits. 'However, the complainant claims that upon his arrival at the police station, only one refuse bag had been registered,' she said. 'Furthermore, the cash was neither returned nor recorded in the SAP13 register – the official register used for documenting exhibits seized during criminal investigations.' The matter has been postponed to 8 September for further investigation. NOW READ: Police told crime victim to investigate their own case
