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TimesLIVE
21-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
Police offer R50,000 reward for armed suspect who entered Bellville school asking for cop's child
Western Cape police are offering a cash reward of up to R50,000 for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of a man who entered a Bellville, Cape Town, school while allegedly armed, looking for a child of a police officer. 'Detectives attached to the Western Cape serious and violent crimes unit are seeking the assistance of the public for information that will lead to the detention and conviction of an unidentified man who can assist police in an investigation after an enquiry docket was opened,' said police spokesperson W/O Joseph Swartbooi. The incident occurred on June 20 at about 3pm when the man gained access to the school. 'Reports suggested the person in the picture was armed when he gained entrance at a school in Bellville with malicious intent,' said Swartbooi. The man allegedly approached the aftercare teacher and asked about the whereabouts of a pupil who is a child of a SAPS member. 'The learner, however, was already collected on the day. It is imperative that the person be traced and brought in for questioning. 'A reward of up to R50,000 is offered for any information on the whereabouts of the person in the photograph,' said Swartbooi. After a month of investigations the police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
IOL News
21-07-2025
- IOL News
Violent ambush on Voortrekker Road leaves two dead and two injured
A shooting in Goodwood has left two dead and two injured when gunmen opened fire on Saturday. A hail of bullets rocked Voortrekker Road on Saturday afternoon, claiming the lives of two men. Bystanders ran for cover as unknown gunmen opened fire on five men inside a silver VW Polo vehicle, in what police believe to be a gang-related incident. Two men were shot and killed in the shooting, another two victims were injured and rushed to hospital for medical treatment and a fifth victim was able to escape the attack unharmed. The men were sitting in a parked silver VW Polo in Voortrekker Road in the Goodwood Precinct when they were allegedly ambushed. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi reported that the Anti-Gang Unit are investigating two counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder. Swartbooi said: 'Detectives of the Anti-Gang Unit are hard at work in a bid to apprehend those responsible for the death of two males and the attempt to kill three others. 'Reports suggest that the occupants of a Silver VW Polo on Voortrekker Road on Saturday when unknown armed men opened fire. 'Two men did not survive the onslaught on their lives whilst two others were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment and another male escaped unharmed. 'The unknown suspects fled the scene and they are yet to be arrested. The motive for this attack is believed to be gang related.' Abdallah Sydney, Chairperson of the Goodwood Community Police Forum (CPF) said they do not have much information at this stage, but all they know is that two gangs are involved and one was trying to take out the members of the rival gang. Footage of the incident has emerged on social media and shows the bullet-riddled vehicle as police attend to the scene. One video shows countless amounts of bullet casings lying on the ground. This shooting comes weeks after the killing of alleged underworld kingpin Andre Naude, who was also shot and killed on the same Voortrekker Road strip on June 12. 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 ✕ Five men were ambushed while in VW Silver Polo. Bronwin Daniels from the Parow CPF adds: 'This act of violence is deeply concerning. We want to reassure the community that we remain committed to working with all relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents. 'As this is an active investigation, we are limited in what we can share at this stage. However, we have full confidence in the ongoing efforts of the SAPS to uncover the facts and bring those responsible to justice. 'We encourage the community to remain calm and united, and to continue reporting any suspicious activity' Police are appealing to anyone with any information to please call Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
IOL News
21-07-2025
- IOL News
Help police identify armed man who enquired about SAPS member's child at school
The unidentified man sought by police for questioning after allegedly entering a Bellville learning institution while armed and enquiring about the child of a police officer. Police are offering a R50 000 reward for information that could help identify and locate an armed man who allegedly entered a Bellville learning institution with malicious intent and enquired about the child of a police officer. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi said detectives are urgently seeking the public's assistance in identifying an unknown individual who may assist with an ongoing investigation. "Detectives attached to the Western Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are seeking the assistance of the public for information that will lead to the detention and conviction of an unidentified man who can assist Police in an investigation after an enquiry docket was opened," said Swartbooi.
IOL News
20-07-2025
- IOL News
R50,000 reward after armed man enquired about SAPS member's child at school aftercare
The unidentified man sought by police for questioning after allegedly entering a Bellville learning institution while armed and enquiring about the child of a police officer. Cape Town police are offering a R50,000 cash reward for information that could help identify and locate an armed man who allegedly entered a Bellville learning institution with malicious intent and enquired about the child of a police officer. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi says detectives are urgently seeking the public's assistance in identifying an unknown individual who may assist with an ongoing investigation. "Detectives attached to the Western Cape Provincial Serious and Violent Crimes Unit are seeking the assistance of the public for information that will lead to the detention and conviction of an unidentified man who can assist Police in an investigation after an enquiry docket was opened," said Swartbooi.
IOL News
18-07-2025
- IOL News
Police tighten grip on extortion-related crimes in W Cape
Collaboration between the community and police in Siqalo, Gugulethu resulted in two men being detained for extortion related complaints. Image: SAPS / File Collaboration between the community and police in Siqalo, Gugulethu resulted in two men being detained for extortion related complaints. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi said the disgruntled business community informed Gugulethu SAPS members that they were in possession of letters demanding a protection fee. 'The police members met with the business leaders and planned their approach to bring an end to extortionists who hold the community to ransom,' Swartbooi said. They deployed the members strategically around identified business premises, waiting on the arrival of the persons of interest. 'Their patience was rewarded when two males aged 19 and 25 entered the premises.' The police then apprehended the two for extortion on Wednesday. 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 ✕ Ad Loading Once charged they are expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates' court. Meanwhile, police deployed in Nyanga responded to information of an individual involved with extortion related activities in the policing precinct. 'They operationalised the information at their disposal and approached a house in Abonwabisi Street on Tuesday. 'Upon entering the house they found the suspect who fitted the description and initiated a search during which they recovered a pistol with ammunition and 195 mandrax tablets found in his possession.' They detained the 33-year-old man for the possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition as well as for the possession of drugs. The suspect is expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates' court once charged. Earlier this month, Saps members attached to K9 Cape Town and the Provincial Operation Command Centre Combat Team also arrested two men for possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition The members followed up on information received about a silver/grey VW Polo that was involved with extortion and that the occupants were going to collect money at a shopping mall in Somerset West. 'The members placed themselves in positions, and the vehicle was then spotted leaving the mall direction to the N2 highway. The members pulled the vehicle over on the N2 before Mew Way Road and searched the occupants and vehicle. 'A silver Norinco firearm with 15 rounds was found hidden away under the front passenger seat,' police spokesperson Frederick van Wyk said. The firearm and ammunition were confiscated and handed in at Khayelitsha SAPS as exhibits. The vehicle was booked in at Stikland for processing and further investigation. Cape Times
