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12 Army members arrested for the disappearance of nineteen R4 assault rifles are set free on a mere warning

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The military court released 12 army members with only a warning after they were arrested in connection with the disappearance of nineteen R4 assault rifles.

The army members were arrested between December 24 and 27, 2019 on charges of housebreaking, theft and negligent loss of firearms after the disappearance of the weapons from the storeroom on their base.

The suspects, including captains, lieutenants, sergeants, and staff sergeants, were denied bail a week ago because the investigating officer and the then presiding military judge feared they might interfere with the investigation and evidence. It was then postponed for further investigation until Friday.

Their release is subject to various conditions, including moving the four officers and eight deputy officers from the Lyttelton Tek base in Centurion to other units in the Pretoria area.

According to reports from Network 24, Brian Plaatjies, the attorney for 11 of the accused, as well
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Toilet scandal – several senior ANC officials arrested after being awarded R650m tender to build 66,000 toilets

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Although nine people have been arrested who are suspected of being involved in the toilet scandal in the Eastern Cape, this does not mean that no more arrests can be made.

Those already captured are likely to include high-profile government officials, as well as so-called businessmen who have filled their pockets.

The nine were arrested by the Hawks in various provinces such as Gauteng, Natal, the Eastern Transvaal, and the Eastern Cape.

A tenth person was later arrested after those already in custody began untying their tongues.

The notorious Amathole District Municipality toilet scandal came to light in 2015, where R630m was awarded a tender to build 66,000 toilets in the Eastern Cape, but never became a reality.

Several senior figures from the ANC are being held, but no names have been released while awaiting trial.

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SA woman caught with 528 grams of heroin hidden in her vagina at Mauritius airport

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The Department of International Relations and Co-operation has confirmed the arrest of South African woman Nokuphila Mtshali, 34, who was arrested in Mauritius while smuggling drugs hidden in her vagina.

According to Lexpress, a news website in Mauritius, Mtshali was arrested at the airport by officers from the Anti-Drug and Smuggling Unit and the Customs Anti-Narcotics Section of the Mauritius Revenue Authority.

The website said the woman was arrested last month with 528 grams of heroin hidden in her vagina.

The law enforcement officers arrested the woman, who later co-operated in a sting operation, where two Nigerian men – Endubuisi Samuel Ebielonwu and Eze Collins – have since been arrested.

Dirco spokesperson Lunga Ngqengelele said the department was in contact with Mtshali’s family and was aware of the incident in question.

“We are offering consular services to the family,” he said. These services would exte
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Teacher involved in the kidnapping of 6-year-old Amy-Leigh

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A fifty-year-old man and two women described by police as the protagonists in Monday’s kidnapping drama of 6-year-old Amy-Leigh de Jager were arrested at their homes in Vanderbijlpark on Wednesday, September 4, around midnight.

Amy-Leigh was grabbed from school by her mother, Angeline, just after 7:15 a.m. Monday morning, and kidnapped by four men in a Toyota Fortuner with darkened panes. She was found crying along the road at the Shakespeare Inn in Faraday Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, on Tuesday, September 3, by a man and a woman.

A teacher at College Park Primary School in Vanderbijlpark is reportedly one of three suspects arrested in connection with the kidnapping of Amy.

Police did not want to respond to allegations by Wednesday afternoon that the elementary school teacher – who is believed to be a good friend of the family – was involved in the kidnapping.

This despite the fact that the College Park Primary School co
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4 Police officers charged with kidnapping, assault and extortion but SAPS has not suspended them and they still serving the public

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Durban – The four Inanda police officers arrested for kidnapping, assault and extortion at a truck yard in Springfield Park recently have not been suspended from the force, the Durban Magistrate’s Court heard on Friday.

One will report weekly to the station where he works as part of his bail conditions while the others will have to sign the bail register at stations closer to their homes.

At their bail application on Friday, investigating officer Detective Captain Paulos Sithembiso Vezi’s affidavit described how they were arrested.

One of the accused placed a call to arrange a meeting to receive clandestine money, but the cellphone receiving his call was at the wrong place – it was answered by the victim who was at Greenwood Park police station reporting the crime. His phone was placed on loudspeaker mode while the arrangements were being made.

Police then followed the “victim” to the meeting place and caught three men, who turned out to b
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SAPS rotten with corruption, even members in top ranks are criminals and offenders – Former police commissioner arrested on charges of fraud

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Khomotso Phahlane, the former acting police commissioner, appeared in the specialized trade crime court in Johannesburg.

He and police chief of supply management, Ravichandran Pillay, were arrested on fraud charges.

They therefore stand with former Gauteng police commissioner Deliwede Lange and officials Vimpie Phineas Manthata, Ramahlapi Johannes Mokwena, James Ramanjalum and Nombhuruza Napo on charges of alleged fraud of more than R80 million.

Phahlane dismisses the case as attempts by Robert McBride and OPOD to improve McBride’s image while McBride himself is accused of corruption.

Read the original article in Afrikaans on Die Vryburger
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Five Chinese nationals arrested for human trafficking and prostitution in Polokwane

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The South African Police Service in Limpopo continue to work tirelessly during the festive season period as an implementation of practical tactics to ensure safer environment for all citizens of the province.

Operation ‘Quiet Storm’, an intelligence led joint operations has led to the apprehension of more than sixty suspects for serious charges in a number of clusters, especially in crime infested areas.

In Polokwane, five Chinese nationals were arrested for human trafficking, dealing in prostitution, possession of suspected stolen goods and bribery.

Police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe, says the arrests emanated from a joint operation composing of specialised units and during the arrest, goods worth an estimated value of R100 000 were seized.

In the Makhado Cluster, three suspects were arrested for possession of a suspected stolen motor vehicle and possession of a firearm without a license following tip-offs about a stolen Mercede
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