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The Herald
27-05-2025
- General
- The Herald
Police intervene as tensions flare in Addo
A strong police presence is visible in the streets of Addo as tensions persist between local residents and foreign nationals. At about 6am on Tuesday, sporadic groups of people started burning tyres on the roads, but the situation was dealt with by Public Order Policing, with the assistance of other policing units deployed to the area. The clashes between locals and foreigners is in response to the murder of a community member outside a tavern on Saturday. According to police reports, residents from Valencia in Addo then took to the streets and allegedly attacked foreigners in the area. A further two people were killed and at least 10 others injured. According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, arrangements have been made to accommodate the stranded foreign nationals. 'Most of them have been accommodated in interim shelters outside Addo. 'Police have also placed a team of detectives to work on the cases that were opened, and as soon they are finished with the investigation process, the arrests will follow,' Nkholi said. In a statement late on Monday, Eastern Cape premier Oscar Mabuyane appealed for calm. The Herald
IOL News
24-05-2025
- IOL News
Major Bruma raid: 35 arrests and R20 million in counterfeit goods seized
Police in Johannesburg have seized counterfeit goods worth over R20 million and arrested 35 people Image: Supplied Gauteng police arrested 35 people and seized counterfeit goods worth over R20 million during a major operation in Bruma, east of Johannesburg. According to police, they acted on intelligence which led to the execution of search and seizure warrants under the Customs and Excise Act and the Counterfeit Goods Act. The operation was part of a coordinated effort involving several law enforcement and regulatory agencies, aimed at cracking down on the illegal trade of fake goods. They acted on intelligence which led to the execution of search and seizure warrants under the Customs and Excise Act Image: Supplied Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ "Led by the SAPS National Counterfeit Goods Unit, the operation included support from the Gauteng Provincial Counterfeit Goods Unit, Crime Intelligence, Public Order Policing (POP), the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), the Department of Home Affairs, SARS Customs, the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), brand protectors, Crime Prevention Wardens, and private security companies. "The operation resulted in the arrest of 35 individuals. One suspect was arrested for contravening the Counterfeit Goods Act while 34 foreign nationals were arrested for contravening the Immigration Act," the police said Police in Johannesburg have seized counterfeit Image: Supplied
IOL News
22-04-2025
- IOL News
Illegal immigrants, rapists, and dealers among 632 arrested in Limpopo
More than 600 suspects were arrested during a province-wide crime blitz in Limpopo, as police launched a high-density Easter operation targeting a range of illegal activities, from murder and rape to unlicensed liquor trading and immigration violations. A total of 632 suspects were apprehended, and two firearms were recovered as part of the joint Operation Shanela, conducted from Monday, 14 April to Sunday, 20 April 2025. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The operation comprised various SAPS units such as Visible Policing, Public Order Policing, Detective Services, the SANDF, Department of Home Affairs, members of Community Policing Forums, private security, and traffic officers. Actions executed included: - 34 unlicensed liquor premises closed - 23 roadblocks conducted - 570 premises searched - 265 farms visited - 213 second-hand dealers inspected A total of 188 suspects were arrested for being illegal immigrants, 37 for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, four for illegal possession of firearms, two for murder, four for rape, 30 for dealing in liquor, three for dealing in drugs, 15 for possession of dangerous weapons and 72 for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH). The suspects are facing charges of: - Murder - Rape - Contravention of the Immigration Act - Illegal dealing in liquor - Robbery - Assault GBH - Malicious damage to property - Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition The Acting Provincial Commissioner of Police in Limpopo, Major General Samuel Manala, welcomed the arrests and praised the members for working tirelessly during this Easter period.
