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The Herald
4 days ago
- The Herald
Woman is held for ‘beating toddler with a bottle'
A Nelson Mandela Bay woman has been arrested for allegedly assaulting her three-year-old child with a bottle. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said Motherwell police attended to a complaint in the Shukushukuma area at about 6.30pm on Thursday. 'On arrival they were informed by a witness that while passing a house, he noticed the female suspect assaulting her three-year-old son with an empty bottle,' Janse van Rensburg said. 'The witness entered the house to intervene and managed to stop the woman and alerted the police. 'The boy was taken to hospital by family and had visible injuries to his head and face. 'The female suspect was arrested on charges of attempted murder and child abuse.' Janse van Rensburg said the 35-year-old woman would appear in the Motherwell magistrate's court on Monday. The matter is being investigated by the family violence, child protection and sexual offences unit. The Herald
The Herald
26-05-2025
- The Herald
Kariega teen killed during domestic dispute
A 52-year-old man has been arrested after a domestic incident led to the fatal shooting of a teenager in Kariega on Sunday night. Police said the victim had been identified as 18-year-old Leewin Solomon. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said Kamesh police responded to a complaint at a house in Parakiet Street, Rosedale, at about 9.28pm. On arrival, they were informed that Solomon and the suspect had been involved in a domestic altercation and the deceased had stabbed the suspect in the shoulder. 'It is further alleged that the suspect drew his firearm and fired shots at the deceased,' Janse van Rensburg said. 'The deceased was rushed to hospital but passed away on arrival.' The suspect was arrested on a charge of murder and his 9mm Glock pistol was confiscated for ballistic testing. He is expected to appear in the Kariega magistrate's court later this week. The Herald
The Herald
25-05-2025
- The Herald
Motorcyclist, 26, dies in crash on N2
A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Saturday near the Kariega turn-off on the N2. According to police, he lost control of his white Honda Fire Blade 1,000cc. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the accident happened at about 5.15pm. 'The driver of the motorcycle, with a female passenger, was travelling towards Gqeberha. 'According to information gathered on the scene, the driver passed a truck on the N2, at the Kariega and Van Stadens turn-off, and shortly thereafter lost control of the motorcycle and overturned,' Janse van Rensburg said. The driver died on the scene while his passenger sustained serious injuries. She was transported to a hospital for treatment. Janse van Rensburg said the name of the deceased would only be released once he had been officially identified. Police were investigating a case of culpable homicide, she said. The Herald
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The Citizen
21-05-2025
- The Citizen
UPDATE: Two premature babies abducted from hospital found [Watch]
Two babies who were reportedly kidnapped from a Gqeberha hospital on Tuesday evening have been returned unharmed. In a dramatic conclusion to a harrowing abduction ordeal, two newborn babies who were snatched from Dora Nginza Hospital in Nelson Mandela Bay, were reunited with their mothers on Wednesday afternoon, 21 May. Their return comes just hours after the two premature baby boys were kidnapped on Tuesday evening from the public health facility's neonatal ward. At the time of their abduction, the infants were just four and two days old and still in incubators. According to reports, one of them was also being treated for a broken arm. Premature babies kidnapped from Dora Nginza Hospital A frantic search to find the missing babies was launched by the Gqeberha police's Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit and health authorities. South African Police Service (Saps) spokesperson Sandra Janse van Rensburg confirmed to The Citizen that the infants were reunited with their mother and both boys were in good health. Two female suspects arrested According to Janse van Rensburg, two female suspects were arrested by the FCS. 'One of the Saps officers was exiting the premises of the hospital, when he noticed two females with infants. He immediately approached them and started questioning the women. 'The suspicion of the member was positive, after the infants were identified as the two stolen babies. The two suspects, aged 25 and 26, will appear in the New Brighton Magistrate's Court during the week,' the police spokesperson said. The acting Nelson Mandela Bay District Commissioner Brigadier Loyiso Ngalo commended the Saps team 'who worked tirelessly since the kidnapping was reported'. 'We are grateful that they were found and that they can be reunited with the mothers.' ALSO READ: Two women arrested for allegedly kidnapping newborn boy Addressing the media on Wednesday afternoon, a relieved Nelson Mandela Bay Deputy Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk revealed that the two infants were back in hospital and have both 'just had their first feed' after their reunion with their mothers. Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Deputy Executive Mayor, Cllr Gary Van Niekerk, gives an update about the stolen babies incident that transpired at Dora Nginza Hospital.#AllHandsOnDeck#MetroAtWork#Siyasebenza — Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (@NMandelaBaymuni) May 21, 2025 Mystery kidnapping of babies from maternity ward It was previously reported that the mother of one of the infants left her baby in the maternity ward's premature unit after breastfeeding him at around 7pm on Tuesday evening. When she returned at 8:30pm to feed the child again, she discovered he was missing. A second mother later arrived at the ward and discovered that her baby son was also missing. Two women captured on hospital CCTV cameras When questioned about the incident earlier this morning, Eastern Cape health department spokesperson, Sizwe Kupelo, said a security guard stationed in the maternity building tried to stop two women who were trying to access the ward carrying a bag. 'The ladies were assumed to be breastfeeding. However, one of them managed to evade the security guard and gain access to the nursery carrying the same bag.' Kupelo added that CCTV footage showed one of the women later using a different door to exit with the bag.
The Herald
14-05-2025
- The Herald
Woman, 26, gunned down in Kariega
A 26-year-old woman died after she was shot multiple times in Kariega on Wednesday morning. Police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg said the incident occurred in Wild Olive Street, Joe Slovo, at about 7am. 'Kamesh police confirmed that they are investigating a case of murder following a shooting incident that occurred [on Wednesday] in Kariega,' she said. 'On arrival, they found the body of a 26-year-old female with gunshot wounds to the head and the body. 'The motive and the suspects are unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.' Janse van Rensburg urged anyone with information to contact Warrant Officer Swanepoel on 071-475-2294, Crime Stop on 08600-10111, or their nearest police station. The Herald
