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The Citizen
16-07-2025
- The Citizen
Fake hijackings uncovered after stripped Porsche discovery in Nirvana
POLOKWANE – Two men who reported their vehicles hijacked have been arrested for allegedly staging the crimes and working together to have the vehicles stripped and sold for parts. The twist comes after the recent recovery of a stripped luxury Porsche Cayenne and a Toyota Tazz at a workshop in Nirvana, as reported by the Polokwane Review-Observer last week. Read more: PHOTOS: Stripped Porsche recovered in Nirvana chop shop raid The Porsche, reported hijacked in Zebediela in May, was found dismantled in a workshop in Nelson Mandela Drive on July 9, during a joint operation led by the Limpopo Tracking Team, Tracker Connect, and other private security partners. The Limpopo police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said further investigations revealed that the vehicle's owner, Paballo Masokameng (37), had allegedly faked the hijacking. 'The suspect claimed he was robbed by three unknown men after offering them a lift, a story now exposed as false. Masokameng is accused of removing and selling parts of the Porsche himself before arranging for it to be transported to the Nirvana workshop for full stripping,' Ledwaba's statement read. He added that Masokameng was arrested and charged with fraud, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice and appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court yesterday. He returns to court today for a formal bail. In a connected case, Ledwaba said Emmanuel Boshomane (37), a TVET College lecturer, was also arrested for falsely reporting the hijacking of his Toyota Tazz, which was recovered at the same workshop. Ledwaba said Boshomane was persuaded by Masokameng to stage the hijacking and hand over the vehicle, which was later resprayed and fitted with false number plates. Boshomane was charged with fraud, perjury, and defeating the ends of justice. He was granted R500 bail on July 15, and is expected back in court on August 27. 'The workshop owner, Mustafar Hussain (49), a Tanzanian national, remains in custody. He is charged with possession of suspected stolen motor vehicles and is set to appear in court for a bail application tomorrow (July 16),' Ledwaba added. The provincial police commissioner, Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe, has condemned the misuse of police resources. 'We will uncover the truth, no matter how elaborate the scheme. Those who attempt to deceive the police or commit insurance fraud will be arrested and prosecuted,' she said. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
News24
13-07-2025
- News24
Three suspected robbers killed in Joburg police shootout
Three suspected robbers were shot dead during a shootout with police in Johannesburg on Sunday morning. The incident followed a crime intelligence-driven operation conducted by a multidisciplinary team, including the Gauteng Tactical Response Team, the Anti-Gang Unit, the DPCI Tracking Team, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, SAPS National Counterintelligence, CAP Specialised Operations, Bad Boyz Security, and Tracker Connect. According to police spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko, the operation was launched following a business robbery at a shop in Johannesburg Central. 'When the [crime operation] members attempted to stop the suspects at Riverlea, the suspects opened fire, leading to a shootout. 'Three suspects were fatally shot, and the fourth suspect was declared dead by paramedics without sustaining any injuries,' said Sibeko. Two unlicensed firearms and stolen items were recovered. Police have opened cases of business robbery, attempted murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms.
The Citizen
11-07-2025
- The Citizen
PHOTOS: Stripped Porsche recovered in Nirvana chop shop raid
POLOKWANE – A luxury black Porsche Cayenne, reported stolen, was found dismantled at a workshop in Nirvana, Polokwane, during an intelligence-led operation on Wednesday (July 9). The Limpopo police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the operation was carried out by the Limpopo Tracking Team, in partnership with Tracker Connect, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, and Limpopo Tracking Security, after receiving information about suspicious activities at a workshop on Nelson Mandela Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered the stripped Porsche in the workshop's backyard. 'Preliminary investigations confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen in May 2025 in the Zebediela policing area. A further search led to the recovery of a second stolen vehicle, a white Toyota Tazz, reported stolen in October 2024 in the Seshego policing area,' his statement read. Four suspects, aged between 35 and 49, were arrested at the scene. Ledwaba said among the suspects was a 49-year-old foreign national, who was also found to be in the country illegally. 'A charge of contravening the Immigration Act will be added to his docket. A case of possession of suspected stolen motor vehicles has been opened at the Westernburg SAPS and the suspects are expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate's Court today (July 11),' he said. The provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, praised the coordinated efforts that led to the breakthrough. 'The dismantling of high-end vehicles like this Porsche points to a well-organised criminal syndicate. We remain committed to dismantling these networks and ensuring justice is served,' she said. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
11-07-2025
- IOL News
PICS: Stolen Porsche Cayenne found stripped and chopped in Polokwane workshop
Preliminary police investigations have confirmed the vehicle was stolen in May, in the Zebediela policing area Image: SAPS A luxurious Porsche Cayenne which was reported stolen in Limpopo has been found stripped and chopped into parts at a workshop at Nirvana, Polokwane, during an intelligence-driven operation conducted on Wednesday. The breakthrough led to the arrest of three suspects, including the owner of the workshop. Provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba said the operation was executed by the Limpopo Tracking Team in partnership with Tracker Connect, Tshimollo Security and Investigation, and the Limpopo Tracking Security following intelligence about suspicious activities at a workshop situated on Nelson Mandela Drive in Nirvana. 'Upon arrival, the team found the high-end Porsche Cayenne already dismantled in the backyard of the workshop. Preliminary investigations confirmed the vehicle had been stolen in May 2025 in the Zebediela policing area,' said Ledwaba. 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 ✕ Preliminary police investigations have confirmed the vehicle was stolen in May, in the Zebediela policing area Image: SAPS A further search of the premises led to the recovery of a second vehicle — a white Toyota Tazz — which was reported stolen in October 2024 in the Seshego policing area. Three male suspects, aged between 35 and 49, were immediately apprehended. 'Among them is a 49-year-old foreign national who owns the workshop. He was found to be in the country illegally, and an additional charge for contravening the Immigration Act will be added,' said Ledwaba. A case of possession of suspected stolen motor vehicles has been opened at Westenburg SAPS. The arrested suspects are expected to appear before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Friday. Provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has welcomed the arrest. Hadebe also saluted the integrated efforts that led to the recovery of the stolen vehicles. "The dismantling of high-end stolen vehicles like this luxury Porsche indicates a well-organised criminal operation. We are determined to uproot such syndicates and bring perpetrators to justice," she said. Last year, IOL reported that the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) tactical response unit arrested a 40-year-old man for possession of a hijacked Volkswagen Polo, in the Etwatwa area. At the time, EMPD spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa said when police officers pounced, the 40-year-old man was stripping the vehicle. A 40-year-old man was arrested for possession of a hijacked motor vehicle, a Volkswagen Polo, in the Etwatwa area. Image: EMPD
