79 cases reported at eMbalenhle Police Station in one week
SAPS are particularly concerned about rape cases involving minor children.
Police in eMbalenhle have raised concern over the unusually high number of cases reported at the police station within a single week.
According to eMbalenhle police spokesperson Busi Mthethwa, a total of 79 cases were reported between August 3 and 11.
The cases include assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, domestic violence, malicious damage to property, common assault, rape, public drinking, general theft, murder, attempted murder, inquests, residential burglary, fraud, shoplifting, tampering with essential infrastructure, theft out of motor vehicles, possession of suspected stolen goods, possession of drugs, unlicensed operation of scrap metal businesses, Road Traffic Management Act offences and contraventions of protection orders.
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Mthethwa said police were particularly concerned about rape cases involving minor children, warning parents and guardians to take greater responsibility for the safety and protection of children.
“The rape cases involving minor children are concerning because it shows negligence on the part of parents. Parents are warned to ensure the safety of their children,” said Mthethwa.
Despite the high number of cases, Mthethwa said it was encouraging that police had managed to arrest suspects in some of the reported cases.
She said the arrested suspects are facing various charges as investigations continue. Police urged community members to remain vigilant and report criminal activities to law enforcement authorities.
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