SAPS
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SAPS seek help identifying deceased African man in Kariega
Kariega police are investigating the discovery of an unidentified male body, aged 50-60, found on 5 March 2026. Circumstances and identity remain unknown.
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Police arrest teenager following second robbery at same Kariega store
The same Kariega clothing store was targeted by armed robbers twice within four days, with police successfully arresting an 18-year-old suspect after the second incident.
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Serial rapist handed life sentence in Gqeberha High Court
Serial rapist Lonwabo Ndwe was handed life imprisonment by the Gqeberha High Court for rape, kidnapping and robbery crimes with aggravating circumstances committed in Kariega.
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Ex-boyfriend arrested for rape, assault in Depatch
A man was arrested for allegedly raping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Despatch yesterday after a concerned neighbour intervened to help the victim escape safely.
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Five women charged with fraud in connection with Despatch murder investigation
Five women aged 23-46 were arrested for fraud after allegedly submitting fraudulent insurance claims following Cynthia Nowizana Mali’s murder in Despatch.
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Man (20) arrested within hours for Addo murder, robbery
A 20-year-old man was arrested within fifteen hours for murder and robbery following two violent incidents in Addo yesterday that tragically left one teenager dead.
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Missing Colchester woman last seen hitchhiking on N2
Kinkelbos SAPS detectives search for missing Michelle Ann Geisler (54) from Colchester, last seen hitchhiking to Gqeberha on 3 February.
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Three arrested as police recover two illegal firearms in Kariega operation
In Kariega, two suspects were arrested and firearms seized during a police operation aimed at reducing crime and illegal weapons in January 2026.
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Illegal extraction of municipal water prohibited
Law enforcement in Kariega halted an illegal water extraction operation, issuing fines for tampering with municipal infrastructure and warning against water theft amid ongoing water restrictions.
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Two drug dealing suspects arrested in Kariega operation
Two suspects, aged 48 and 50, were arrested in Kariega during a drug operation, with R100,000 worth of drugs seized, including Tik and Mandrax.
