Crime
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Two men summoned over alleged R7.9 million RAF fraud in Gqeberha
Hawks have served summons on two men over an alleged fraudulent RAF claim worth R7 932 713, with their first court appearance set for 26 October in Gqeberha.
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Attorney granted bail over alleged theft of R3.2m in RAF funds
An Eastern Cape attorney has appeared in court over the alleged misappropriation of more than R3.2 million in RAF compensation.
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Over 1,000 suspects arrested during Operation Shanela operations
Police continued to intensify efforts to combat crime in the Eastern Cape, resulting in the arrest of more than 1,000 suspects.
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Tactical Response Team fatally wounds suspect linked to cop murder
An armed suspect, linked to the killing of a police officer, was fatally wounded during a coordinated intelligence-driven operation by SAPS.
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Hawks officer Busakwe’s bail hearing postponed in Gqeberha court
A Hawks officer facing serious organised crime charges had his bail hearing postponed in Gqeberha after his affidavit introduced new submissions.
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Suspect arrested in connection with KwaZakhele funeral policy murder
A 37-year-old suspect has been arrested in Gqeberha in connection with an alleged conspiracy to commit murder, and murder reportedly linked to a funeral policy.
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Teacher sentenced to eight years for fraudulent qualifications
A teacher from Libode has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to fraud, forgery and uttering involving educational qualifications.
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Headman and elderly mother gunned down in Eastern Cape homestead attack
Police are investigating the fatal shooting of an Eastern Cape headman and his 70-year-old mother during an armed attack near Willowvale.
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Eastern Cape MEC condemns stabbing of Mthatha social worker
Eastern Cape MEC Bukiwe Fanta condemns the stabbing of a social worker at her workplace in Mthatha. A 37-year-old woman has been arrested.
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Shanela II arrests 1 398 suspects across Eastern Cape
Operation Shanela II arrests in the Eastern Cape totaled 1,398 suspects, showcasing police efforts to combat crime effectively.
