Crime
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SAPS warn of scam involving fake police officer
CrimeThe public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious calls
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Lindokuhle Kantwela still missing four months later
CrimeSensitive ContentThe Newcastle CPF is calling on the community to help locate missing Lindokuhle Kantwela. Read more here:
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Local crime fighters secure several arrests over the weekend
CrimeA coordinated police operation lead to an arrest on the R34 and in Newcastle CBD, with drugs worth R22,000 seized.…
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Hijacked vehicle recovered – suspect arrested
CrimeNewcastle police together with private security helped arrest a suspect for allegedly hijacking a vehicle in Allen Street. Read more…
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Man allegedly kills ex-girlfriend in Wembezi
CrimeThe incident has triggered anger towards undocumented foreign nationals.
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Police make over 1000 arrests during festive season operations
CrimeAll suspects have appeared in various magistrate's courts within the district.
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Police fatally shoot suspected hitman after high-speed chase
CrimeSuspect in Dr Dumisani Thabethe shooting fatally shot by police in Gauteng. Read more here:
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Police comment on ambush of Newcastle municipal official
CrimeSensitive ContentSAPS has confirmed the ambush and shooting of municipal director Dr Prince Dumisani Thabethe and his two bodyguards in Kilbarchan.
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Municipality confirms ambush and shooting of senior official
CrimeSensitive ContentNewcastle Municipality confirms a senior official and bodyguards were injured in a shooting, as police investigate the incident and appeal…
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Dannhauser business burglary: two arrested, goods worth R600K recovered
CrimeSeveral suspects were arrested after they allegedly burglarised a PeP store in Dannhauser on Christmas Eve. Read more here:
