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The Citizen
26-05-2025
- The Citizen
Metro police step up road safety operations
The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) intensified its efforts to promote road safety during operations across various regions in the city on May 23. According to the TMPD, the operations focused on curbing drunk driving to reduce accidents, injuries and deaths on the road. 'TMPD members in Region 1 Sector 2, Akasia, held an anti-drunk driving operation that yielded good results,' said TMPD spokesperson Isaac Mahamba. He said 19 arrests were made, 13 for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances, four for public drinking and two for contravening the Immigration Act 13 of 2002. The Tshwane Metro Police Department operational successes. #TMPDsafety — Tshwane Metro Police (@TMPDSafety) May 24, 2025 Mahamba said another anti-drunk driving operation was in Centurion. Region 4 officers arrested seven people for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances and two for public drinking. 'Furthermore, Region 5 officers in Rayton arrested two people for driving under the influence of intoxicating substances,' he explained. In a separate crackdown on traffic law violations, the TMPD Public Transport Unit impounded 15 delivery motorcycles in Hatfield. TMPD Public Transport Unit members impounded 15 delivery motorcycles in Hatfield. The motorcycles were impounded for various offences including failure to register and license and failure to comply with roadworthiness. #TMPDsafety — Tshwane Metro Police (@TMPDSafety) May 24, 2025 Mahamba said the impoundments were for various compliance and roadworthiness offences. He said several other vehicles were inspected, and Aarto infringement notices were issued to motorists in contravention of the road traffic rules. Mahamba said these operations will continue to ensure that the rules of the road are adhered to and the safety of all road users is prioritised. According to the Gauteng Liquor Act 2/2003, Section 127c and d, no person is permitted to consume liquor or be under the influence of alcohol in or near a public place. Chief of police Commissioner Yolanda Faro commended all officers for their hard work and dedication. Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Star
19-05-2025
- The Star
Tshwane police crackdown leads to 289 arrests and vital firearm recovery
Tshwane police have arrested 289 suspects and recovered a firearm during an intensified Operation Shanela crackdown. The sweeping operation targeted crime-infested areas of Ekangala and Bronkhorstspruit, where police moved in to dismantle criminal networks and reinforce their presence in some of Tshwane's most troubled communities. Captain Johan van Dyk confirmed that on May 17, a coordinated operation was carried out by SAPS, Home Affairs, Tshwane Metro Police, Gauteng Traffic units, and Community Policing Forums, targeting suspects for various offences with a specific focus on liquor compliance and the apprehension of wanted individuals. Van Dyk reported that the arrests encompassed individuals accused of offenses including 75 suspects for gender-based violence, four for kidnapping, six for intimidation, four for attempted murder, 15 for assault with intent to inflict serious injury, and one for rape. He added that a roadblock in Ekangala, along with mobile tactical teams throughout the area, resulted in the detention of 15 undocumented foreign nationals. 'These individuals are currently being processed by immigration authorities for deportation.' Van Dyk highlighted that extensive stop-and-search efforts were conducted during the operation, which resulted in several drunk driving arrests and thousands of rands in traffic fines for various violations. 'During the operation, officers searched 508 individuals and 281 vehicles, which led to 27 arrests for driving under the influence,' said Van Dyk. 'Traffic officials also issued 81 AARTO infringement notices totalling R47 850 for road traffic offences,' he added. Van Dyk added that officers targeted 11 known crime hotspots, resulting in 14 arrests and fines for public drinking. Alcohol was also confiscated during the operation. 'Liquor inspections were conducted at 20 establishments. As a result, three premises were closed, and 306,325 ml of alcohol was confiscated,' he said. One suspect was taken into custody for possessing an unlicensed firearm, which had been reported stolen in Rietgat, and the suspect is being investigated for possible involvement in additional offences. 'We arrested one individual for possession of an unlicensed firearm that was previously reported stolen in Rietgat. The firearm will be sent for forensic testing to establish any links to other criminal activity.' The Star [email protected]
IOL News
19-05-2025
- IOL News
Tshwane police crackdown leads to 289 arrests and vital firearm recovery
Police in Tshwane are intensifying efforts to tackle crime, generating significant community impact as they dismantle networks and enforce the law. Tshwane police have arrested 289 suspects and recovered a firearm during an intensified Operation Shanela crackdown. The sweeping operation targeted crime-infested areas of Ekangala and Bronkhorstspruit, where police moved in to dismantle criminal networks and reinforce their presence in some of Tshwane's most troubled communities. Captain Johan van Dyk confirmed that on May 17, a coordinated operation was carried out by SAPS, Home Affairs, Tshwane Metro Police, Gauteng Traffic units, and Community Policing Forums, targeting suspects for various offences with a specific focus on liquor compliance and the apprehension of wanted individuals. Van Dyk reported that the arrests encompassed individuals accused of offenses including 75 suspects for gender-based violence, four for kidnapping, six for intimidation, four for attempted murder, 15 for assault with intent to inflict serious injury, and one for rape. He added that a roadblock in Ekangala, along with mobile tactical teams throughout the area, resulted in the detention of 15 undocumented foreign nationals. 'These individuals are currently being processed by immigration authorities for deportation.' Van Dyk highlighted that extensive stop-and-search efforts were conducted during the operation, which resulted in several drunk driving arrests and thousands of rands in traffic fines for various violations. 'During the operation, officers searched 508 individuals and 281 vehicles, which led to 27 arrests for driving under the influence,' said Van Dyk. 'Traffic officials also issued 81 AARTO infringement notices totalling R47 850 for road traffic offences,' he added. Van Dyk added that officers targeted 11 known crime hotspots, resulting in 14 arrests and fines for public drinking. Alcohol was also confiscated during the operation. 'Liquor inspections were conducted at 20 establishments. As a result, three premises were closed, and 306,325 ml of alcohol was confiscated,' he said. One suspect was taken into custody for possessing an unlicensed firearm, which had been reported stolen in Rietgat, and the suspect is being investigated for possible involvement in additional offences. 'We arrested one individual for possession of an unlicensed firearm that was previously reported stolen in Rietgat. The firearm will be sent for forensic testing to establish any links to other criminal activity.' The Star [email protected]
IOL News
30-04-2025
- IOL News
'Find the VW Polo, so we can know what happened', begs grieving father of one cop
The father of Constable Boipelo Senoge says only the discovery of the missing VW Polo will bring full closure after his daughter's body was recovered from the Hennops River. Image: Supplied 'Only the investigation and finding the missing VW Polo can tell us what happened to my daughter,' were the heartfelt words of the father of Constable Boipelo Senoge, 24, one of three police officers who went missing and were later found dead in the Hennops River in Centurion. This follows confirmation from National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola that the Volkswagen Polo the trio had been travelling in had not yet been found. Earlier, IOL News reported that Masemola said locating the missing vehicle could be key to solving the case, which has gripped the nation after the officers' bodies were among five retrieved from the river. Speaking during a media briefing at the river on Tuesday night, Masemola confirmed the families had identified the bodies of Constables Keamogetswe Buys, 30, Boipelo Senoge, and Cebekhulu Linda, 24, at the Tshwane mortuary. Buys and Cebekhulu were members of Operation Vala Umgodi, which is a police unit aimed at tackling illicit mining activities. Buys worked in the cybercrime division, while Cebekhulu was attached to crime intelligence. Senoge, meanwhile, worked at the Park Road police station charge office in Bloemfontein. According to her family, she was off duty and had been accompanying her boyfriend, Cebekhulu, to Limpopo when she disappeared. The officers were last seen in the early hours of Thursday at a petrol station near the Grasmere Toll Plaza on the N1 in Gauteng. Their vehicle, a silver VW Polo hatchback with registration number JCL 401 FS, along with their cellphones and tracking devices, were all switched off after leaving the petrol station. Masemola said police found vehicle parts believed to be from a VW Polo along the N1. That led investigators to the riverbank, where a Renault Kangoo panel van was discovered. SAPS and Tshwane Metro Police divers immediately launched a search operation that resulted in the discovery of multiple bodies. 'One of the bodies was that of the driver of the Renault panel van, who, we have just learned, is one of our employees attached to the Lyttelton police station,' said Masemola. He said the man's wife reported that her husband had visited friends in the area on Saturday and never returned. Around 2am Sunday, she checked the vehicle's tracker and saw the car was about a kilometre from their home in Hennops Park. However, she did not report him missing until Monday, when a passerby spotted a vehicle submerged in the river and alerted authorities. The search led to the recovery of two bodies on Monday. One of them was identified as constable Senoge. The operation was paused due to darkness and resumed the following morning. 'Tuesday morning, the third body was discovered, believed to be that of Constable Linda,' Masemola said. A fourth decomposed body was later found, which remains unidentified. By Tuesday afternoon, search teams had located the fifth body, later confirmed to be that of Constable Buys. 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. 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'She said she is accompanying them to Limpopo, then she will fly back home … She was supposed to return back and go to work on Friday,' he said. Senoge said the family had been praying for her safe return. 'We hoped that she would return home safe and well as she left home, but that did not happen…' He said the family had found a small measure of peace now that her body had been recovered. 'The only closure that we are having is that they found the body of our daughter. It's hard to miss your daughter for days like that — I mean, it's been more than three days. That's all that brings closure to the family...' Senoge also confirmed that his daughter and Constable Linda were in a relationship. 'The two were in a relationship, they were not married yet. They did not have any children,' he said. Now, he said, the family wants answers and accountability. 'As General Masemola said, we want the police to investigate further to find out what exactly happened to them and to the vehicle they were travelling in,' Senoge said. 'We just wish they can find the vehicle so that they can tell us what happened.' Meanwhile, the search for the missing VW Polo continues, with police and search-and-rescue teams still combing the Hennops River for any remaining clues. IOL News Get your news on the go, click here to join the IOL News WhatsApp channel.
