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The South African
26-05-2025
- The South African
Eastern Cape teen shot dead by stepfather
A 52-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of his stepson, 18-year-old Leewin Solomon, following a domestic altercation in Rosedale, Kariega, on Sunday night, 25 May 2025. Eastern Cape police told Algoafm that the incident occurred at a house in Parkiet Street, Kariega, at around 21:28. Solomon and his stepfather allegedly got into an argument, during which Solomon stabbed the man in the shoulder The stepfather allegedly drew his firearm and shot the teenager. Paramedics rushed Solomon to the hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival. Police arrested the stepfather on a charge of murder. A 9mm Glock pistol was seized for ballistic testing. He is expected to appear in the Kariega Magistrate's Court later this week. Gunmen shot and killed 40-year-old Peter Baaitjies, an alleged gang boss, in a suspected drive-by on the R75 near Kwadwesi on Tuesday afternoon, 22 April 2025. Baaitjies was driving his SUV toward Kwadwesi when another vehicle pulled up alongside him and opened fire. According to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, the suspects fired at close range while both vehicles were moving near the intersection of the R75 and Chelsea Road at around 14:00. Baaitjies lost control of his SUV and crashed into a stationary truck. He died on the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
21-05-2025
- The South African
Gqeberha truck driver executed in cold-blooded hijacking
Two armed suspects shot and killed a 63-year-old truck driver during a hijacking on the R75 near Gqeberha early Wednesday morning, 22 May 2025. According to Algoafm , the attackers ambushed the man shortly after 6:00 as he drove toward Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape. A vehicle pulled in front of his truck, forcing him to stop. The suspects jumped out, confronted him, and a scuffle broke out. During the altercation, one of the suspects opened fire, fatally wounding the driver. The hijackers fled in the truck but later abandoned it on Chelsea Road, between Kwamagxaki and Kojana Street, Gqeberha. They made off with only a cellphone. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects and are calling on anyone with information to come forward. Two gunmen shot and killed a 53-year-old emergency worker outside a shop in Jansenville on Sunday night, prompting Eastern Cape police to launch a manhunt. Police responded to gunfire at the corner of Bridge and Main streets around 19:40 on 18 May. When officers arrived, they found the victim, Piet Tieman, with gunshot wounds to his upper body. He was declared dead at the scene. Police have opened a murder case and are hunting down the suspects. What steps can communities and authorities take to better protect truck drivers from violence while they're on duty? Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
12-05-2025
- The South African
Gqeberha cop granted R500 bail after alleged R1.1 million fraud
The Gqeberha Magistrate's Court granted 48-year-old SAPS sergeant Nomvuyiseko Somekete from Kabega Park police station R500 bail following her arrest on fraud charges. Police arrested Somekete on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, on fraud charges. It is alleged that she took out 16 fraudulent life insurance policies valued at more than R1.1 million. She was released on R500 bail on Thursday, 8 May 2025. According to Algoafm , Somekete posed as the victims' aunt, mother, cousin, and even wife to secure the payouts without their knowledge. The South African Police Service confirmed her arrest. SAPS stated that internal disciplinary steps would follow based on the court's findings. The court postponed the case to 24 July 2025 to allow further investigation. A 42-year-old man suspected of involvement in the murders of three initiates in Ngqamakhwe was found dead in his holding cell at Gelvandale police station. Eastern Cape SAPS confirmed that the suspect was arrested on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, and detained at the Gqeberha-based station. Later that same day, officers discovered his body in the cell under what police have described as 'unclear circumstances.' Police reportedly linked the deceased suspect to the murders of three young initiates during the 2023 initiation season in Ngqamakhwe. In response to the suspect's death in custody, Eastern Cape police have opened an inquest docket and handed the matter over to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for a full investigation. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news
The South African
06-05-2025
- The South African
Gqeberha matriculant and mother's alleged killers in court
Three of the four men linked to the murder of a Gqeberha matriculant and her mother appeared in the Gqeberha Magistrate's court yesterday, 5 May 2025. According to Algoafm , Sibulele Mzilikazi, Nceba Maji, and Siyabonga Ntswahlana are facing charges of murder, conspiracy to commit murder. They also face a charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. The fourth victim is in the hospital and has yet to appear in court. The South African previously reported that Gqeberha SAPS arrested the first suspect at the Dora Nginza Hospital after receiving treatment for a leg injury. This comes after SAPS Walmer officers responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, police discovered the bodies of Hailie-Jade Coboza, 19, and her 40-year-old mother Lusanda in their home in Sakhasonke Village in Walmer Location in Gqeberha last week. As detectives were examining the crime scene, crucial leads led the police to search local hospitals, where they arrested the first suspect. Further investigations led the police to a residence in Greenshields Park, Gqeberha. Three more suspects were arrested. In a statement on Facebook, the Gqeberha school expressed their sadness. The school said that they mourn the tragic and ultimate passing of the grade 12 learner who was also a first team netball player. The principal of Collegiate Louise Erasmus, told Algoafm that councillors and staff will be on standby to offer psycho-social support to learners who feel overwhelmed. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
21-04-2025
- The South African
Nearly 500 drunk drivers nabbed in Eastern Cape crackdown
A major drunk driving crackdown in the Eastern Cape has seen close to 500 motorists arrested. Law enforcement arrested 249 of them over the Easter weekend alone. The province launched the operation to clamp down on reckless driving and stop the deadly trend of drunk driving crashes. Traffic authorities say the O.R. Tambo District remains the biggest hotspot, with 113 arrests made since Thursday, 17 April 2025. Other districts followed with 50 arrests in Amathole, 27 in Chris Hani, 21 in Sarah Baartman, 20 in Alfred Nzo, and 18 in Joe Gqabi. Eastern Cape transport department spokesperson Unathi Binqose said to Algoafm that this brings the total number of drunk drivers arrested over the past two weeks to 494. These operations will continue throughout the province. Binqose said drunk driving remains one of the biggest killers on Eastern Cape roads, but the recent arrests are starting to make a dent. 'Our drunk driving operations are beginning to bear fruit, as we are seeing a significant decline in the number of crashes and the number of fatalities on roads and an increase in the number of those arrested for drunk driving,' He said to EWN . He warned motorists to stay sharp and drive sober, especially with traffic picking up as the Easter weekend wraps up. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
