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The Herald
3 days ago
- The Herald
Police step up search for missing Nelson Mandela Bay boy
The search continues for an 11-year-old Nelson Mandela Bay child, who went missing almost three weeks ago. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit sought the community's assistance in tracing the boy, who left home on Saturday, June 28, and has not been seen since. Janse van Rensburg said Jaquin Assam, of Bethelsdorp, had asked his guardian if he could go to Central to visit his mother. When the guardian refused, he left the house later that day, telling the woman that he was going to play with friends. However, he never returned home. 'Efforts made to locate him were in vain,' Janse van Rensburg said. The police appealed to anyone who could assist in locating Jaquin to urgently contact Warrant Officer Simphiwe Siyolo on 079-896-7335 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111. The Herald
The South African
4 days ago
- Politics
- The South African
Gqeberha protesters throw poo at ward members
Residents of Wells Estate in Gqeberha launched a fiery (and smelly) protest that brought the area to a halt. The unrest began on Monday night when protesters from Rabie Village, angry over long-overdue electricity meter boxes, dumped human waste outside the local clinic and the homes of ward committee members. By Tuesday, roads were barricaded, a bus and a panel van had been torched, and tensions ran high. Residents say they've been waiting since November last year for electricity connections that were promised to them by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality. On top of chucking poo, protesters also hurled a petrol bomb at the local councillor's office. 'Community members started burning tyres and rubbish in front of the multi-purpose hall,' police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg said in a statement. 'No one was injured. SAPS is currently monitoring the situation in Wells Estate.' According to Chwayita Adoons, assistant to Gqeberha ward 60 councillor and Mayco member for Human Settlements Thembinkosi Mfana, around 4 000 meter boxes were delivered to the municipality, but very few reached Rabie Village. Of the 985 households in the area, only 40 meters were brought in during a recent installation attempt. 'We wrote a letter to the residents, informing them that the boxes would be delayed,' Adoons told GroundUp . 'We did not have a specific date for delivery.' When the contractor arrived with just 40 boxes people rejected them outright, said a community member who wished to remain anonymous. 'We are all angry, asking one another who was going to benefit from those 40 boxes.' 'People then decided that the boxes should go back, and the contractor should only return when they have boxes for every household.' The poo protesters are also demanding the release of two women who were arrested for public violence during the demonstrations. 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.
The Herald
4 days ago
- The Herald
Body of 12-year-old girl found in Bethelsdorp
Police are calling on the community to assist with information after the gruesome discovery of a 12-year-old girl's body in Extension 31 in Bethelsdorp on Wednesday. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said according to preliminary reports, police responded to a complaint at a bushy area in Foxglove Street at about 12.45pm. On arrival, they found the body of a 12-year-old girl with visible injuries and a case of murder had since been opened. 'At this stage the cause of death is unknown and will be determined during the postmortem. 'No further information is available. 'SAPS Bethelsdorp opened a case of murder and the investigation is ongoing,' Van Rensburg said. She said the name of the girl would be released after she has been formally identified. Police have urged anyone with information to contact detective Warrant Officer Allison Adams on 082-464-0208 or Crime Stop on 0860010111 or their nearest police station. All information will remain confidential, and callers may remain anonymous. The Herald
The Herald
21-05-2025
- The Herald
Hijackers kill truck driver near Kariega
A truck driver was robbed and shot dead on Wednesday morning, before the hijackers made off with his vehicle. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said a hijacking and murder case was under investigation. The incident occurred on the R75 near Kariega at about 6.10am. 'The driver of the truck was travelling on the R75 en route to Graaff-Reinet, when a vehicle came from behind and stopped in front of the truck, forcing him to come to a halt. 'Two armed suspects [climbed out] the vehicle and pointed a firearm at the driver, demanding that he get out of the truck. 'A scuffle ensued and the driver was shot.' Janse van Rensburg said the two hijackers then climbed into the truck and drove off with it. The truck was abandoned later. The investigation is ongoing. The police also appealed to anyone with information about the incident to call 082-442-0964, Crime Stop on 08600-10111, or their nearest police station. The Herald
The South African
23-04-2025
- The South African
Security officer dies after gate falls at Gqeberha hospital
A 35-year-old security officer tragically passed away in a workplace accident at Livingstone Hospital in Gqeberha earlier this morning, 23 April 2025. The incident occurred at around 4:20 while the security officer was performing her duties. It is alleged that the woman was attempting to open Gate 3. The gate came off its tracks and fell on her. Co-workers immediately rushed the woman to the hospital's emergency ward for treatment. But despite their efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries. SAPS Gelvandale in Gqeberha opened an inquest to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident, police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg told The South African . Police have informed the deceased security officer's family, but have not yet released her identity. Livingstone Hospital in Gqeberha has been in the news recently due to a series of concerning events. On Sunday, 16 March 2025, three security officers were robbed at gunpoint at the hospital's gate guardhouse at around 12:35 AM, while they were stationed at the Stanford Road entrance. Adding to the growing concerns, three of the six mentally ill patients escaped from the hospital on Tuesday, 1 April. The escape occurred during a protest by security officers over unpaid salaries, which resulted in a lapse in supervision. 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.
