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Lenasia SAPS is investigating a case of murder after a 28-year-old man died at the hands of the community of Nana’s Farm informal settlement on November 21. Lenasia SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Bafana Ndimande, said, “ Upon arrival, police found an unknown African male lying on the ground motionless. The paramedics were summoned to the crime scene and certified the victim dead. The deceased sustained multiple bruises all over the body. The motive of the murder is unknown at this stage. Pathologists transferred the deceased to Diepkloof Government Mortuary. We appeal to the community to assist us with the information that may lead to the arrest of the perpetrators to call the SAPS National Crime Stop line at 08600 10111 or Lenasia Police Station at 011 213-6045/6 or 011 213-6057.”

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Lenansia SAPS is investigating three cases of murder and two cases of attempted murder following a shooting in Thembelihle on November 27, 2021. Colonel Dimakatso Sello said, “It is alleged that an unknown man entered a yard and started shooting randomly, killing three people and injuring two before fleeing the scene. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown at this stage as police investigation continues. We appeal to anyone who may have information about this incident to please report at their nearest station or contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 or anonymously live tip-offs on MySaps App, which can be downloaded on any smartphone. All information received will be treated as strictly confidential.”

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Former Gauteng Health MEC, Brian Hlongwa, appeared in the Johannesburg Magistrates’ Court alongside seven individuals and six entities, facing 258 charges ranging from fraud to corruption, money laundering, and racketeering.
All the accused were released on bail ranging from R20 000-00 to R50 000 each with conditions attached, including handing over their travelling documents and not leaving the Republic of South Africa without permission from the investigating officer.
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson (NPA), Phindi Mjonondwane, said, “The case stems from a Special Investigating Unit report into the affairs of the Department of Health at the time Hlongwa was MEC responsible for the Department of Health (between 2006 to 2009). The report detailed alleged corruption in the awarding of tenders to his acquaintances, amongst them, Richard John Payne (accused 7). Payne and Hlongwa were acquaintances and business partners who knew one another when Hlongwa was a Councillor in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ).
3P Consulting (Pty) Ltd (accused 10), a company in which Payne held joint ownership and directorship together with Kingdom Lolwane (accused 6), was contracted to do work for the CoJ.”
Phindi Mjonondwane added, “3P Consulting followed Hlongwa from its municipal business to provincial business operations, mainly in the Department of Health where Hlongwa was a political head. It was awarded the tenders/contracts in the Gauteng Department of Health for the turnaround strategy, the preparation and compilation of the Gauteng DoH 2007/2008 budget, the Project Management Unit (PMU), and the extension of the PMU contract. At the time, when the tender/contracts were awarded to 3P Consulting, Sybil Ngcobo (accused 2), was the Head of Department, Obakeng Stephen Mookeletsi (accused 1), was the Deputy Director General: Executive Support Programme Management, Valdis Ntsieni Ramaano (accused 3), was the Chief Director: Supply Chain Management and Abdul Kalam Mohammed Mahmudur Rahman (accused 4) was the special advisor to the MEC.”
Phindi Mjonondwane said, “The Project Management Unit which was initially awarded a tender for a two-year term at a total value of R68 000 000.00 ended up being extended for a further period of 3 years with a contract value of R273 366 500.00. The Department of Health paid a total amount of R347 678 325.08 for the PMU tender/contract before the expiration of the five-year term. 3P Consulting (Pty) Ltd charged the Gauteng Department of Health an extra surcharge of 5% administrative fee on each and every invoice that was submitted to the Department of the PMU, despite the fact that such administrative fee was not part of the bid included in the Service Level Agreement. The state further alleges that the accused benefitted through travel expenses, home purchases, home refurbishments, goods and services paid for by entities listed as accused 10 to 16 of the indictment, despite some of those entities being service providers to the Department of Health.  The case was remanded to April 22, 2022, to secure the attendance of Pillay and his company.”

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Lenasia SAPS and the Lenasia CPF arrested three suspects for alleged armed robbery, damage to property, and implementing tools to steal motor vehicles. Two of the three suspects were spotted on CCTV committing armed robbery in Lenasia.

Lenasia SAPS requests those who might have been robbed by these suspects to lay charges at the Lenasia SAPS. The suspects will appear soon at the Lenasia Magistrates Court.

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Police are investigating a case of murder after the discovery of the remains of, Lenasia businessman,  Mr Zeyn Khan in Pretoria. He was last seen on November 29
2021. DNA tests confirmed that the remains were those of Zeyn. His car was found abandoned in Eldorado Park last year.
Update on the story to follow.

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Lenasia South community members are still reeling in shock after the body of a young female was found in an open veld.
Lenasia South spokesperson, Sergeant Khalipha Mvula, said, “ At around 16:45, on Tuesday,  January 18, 2022, a member of the public had gone to the open veld near Daxina Clinic to dump garbage, when he made the gruesome find. He immediately alerted the local police. Upon examining the body, police found that the deceased had her throat slit.”
Sgt Mvula added, “The deceased is a young African female estimated to be in her early twenties in age. Her identity has not been established at this stage, and the motive behind her murder is unknown. Members of the public who are missing a loved one fitting the description, are urged to visit Lenasia South police station for assistance to identify the body at the government mortuary. Members of the public with information that might assist in cracking the case as well as apprehending the suspect/s are urged to contact Lenasia South SAPS on 010 230 0481 or by calling Crime Stop on 08600 10111.”

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Lenasia South is investigating a case of armed robbery, after a Roots’ butchery outlet, situated at the Golden Highway shopping complex in Lenasia South, was robbed.
Lenasia South spokesperson, Sergeant Khalipha Mvula, said, “It is alleged that on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at noon, a group of about four armed men who were posing as customers at the butchery overpowered a Fidelity Services group guard as he was making his way to the exit door shortly after collecting cash from the cash office inside the butchery. The perpetrators managed to take a bag containing an undisclosed amount of cash from the guard before they exited the   building.”
Sgt Mvula added, “A 43-year-old security guard who was on duty at the butchery was robbed of his firearm by two suspects who were waiting outside while the robbery was in progress. The suspects used a white Ford Ikon and a white Nissan Almera with unknown registration numbers as getaway cars. No gunshots were fired at the scene, and no injuries were reported. Police investigations are underway to trace the suspects.”

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Lenasia SAPS arrested a 26-year-old Indian woman for fraud.
Speaking to the Rising Sun, Lenasia SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Bafana Ndimande said, “A Coloured female alleged that between 2019-09-12 and 2020-02-25, her colleague transferred funds from three different customers’ accounts to her ex-boyfriend’s and daughter’s accounts without the knowledge of the banking institution at Signet Terrace Shopping Centre in Lenasia Extension 1. She transferred about R334 970.
The police followed information that led to the arrest of an adult Indian female, and she was detained at Lenasia SAPS cells and will appear shortly in Lenasia Magistrates Court.

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Lenasia SAPS urges the public to be on the lookout for bogus police officers. The so-called officers use police blue lights and Metro Police uniforms. They often stop motor vehicles on the freeways including the N12. The bogus police officers are moving around a White Volkswagen Polo Hatchback with an unknown registration number and a White Ford Ranger Double Cab Pick-up also with an unknown registration number.
We further urge the community to:
* Be aware of persons who stop them at deserted areas.
* Always check their surroundings when getting in or out of the motor vehicles.
* Keep windows closed and doors locked while driving.
* Never stop when vehicles flash their lights.
* Only stop at public places such as filling stations and nearest police stations to verify the authenticity of police officers.

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The community of Fine Town has taken the law into its own hands. This came after the community fatally wounded two alleged suspects on January 31. The third suspect is receiving treatment in hospital.
The trio was accused of terrorising the community by committing crimes, ranging from business robberies to house robberies, carjackings, and rape.
Speaking to the Rising Sun, Ennerdale SAPS spokesperson Captain Mokoena said, “We are investigating a case of a double murder which took place at Fine Town North on January 31. We received a mob justice complaint, and upon investigation, two African men were found dead, one on the street and the other in his shack. Their ages are 26, 37, and 56, respectively. The third victim was taken to hospital with serious wounds to the body.”
Cpt Mokoena added, “These people are accused of terrorising the Fine Town. They were assaulted with dangerous weapons, including knobkerries and pangas. These people are all known to the community. We are warning the community not to take the law into its own hands.”

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A man who held up off-duty officers demanding their cellphones, money, and jewellery, was shot in the leg by one of the officers (28), who managed to withdraw his firearm. Community members heard gunshots and rushed to the scene. Lenasia South SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Khalipha Mvula said, “Members of the community allegedly came out after hearing the gunshot and pelted the armed robber with stones resulting in him sustaining serious injuries. The toy gun used in the commission of the crime and the items taken were retrieved from the robber. The suspect was taken to the hospital under police guard for medical treatment. Police have opened cases of armed robbery, mob justice as well as attempted murder for investigation.”

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A  female cleaner (61), and a 38-year-old driving licence examiner, appeared in the Booysens Magistrates Court on charges of fraud and corruption. They were arrested on February 2, by the members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks, for allegedly selling driver’s licences for R4 500 without the driver being tested by the examiner. The City’s Group Forensic and Investigation Service (GFIS) department received an anonymous tip-off early this week about a cleaner who was allegedly selling driver’s licences. 

Both suspects work at the Xavier Junction Licence and Testing Centre in Ormonde. GFIS officials working together with the Hawks, acted on the tip-off  after a booking was made by the suspects.  A sting operation resulted in the suspects’ arrest after handing over a temporary driver’s licence to an undercover member of the Hawks. The female suspect had a stack of driver’s licence cards which she alleged were ready to be collected by her clients, who had already paid the R4 500. “I would like to commend the resident who reported the matter to our team that acted swiftly to deal with the matter.  I would also like to thank the Hawks for their willingness to always assist in ensuring that corruption is eradicated in the City,” said Executive Mayor, Cllr Mpho Phalatse. She added, “Corruption has no place in this administration, and we will work tirelessly, and in collaboration with institutions such as the Hawks, SAPS, and JMPD to ensure that residents of Johannesburg receive the quality services they deserve”.

The City would like to encourage people to report any fraud and corruption activities through the 24-hour tip-off hotline 0800 002 587, whistle@joburg.org.za, or visit the GFIS offices at 48 Ameshoff Street, in Braamfontein.

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The Lenasia South SAPS has opened a case of child abandonment following the discovery of a newborn baby in an open veld beside the Golden Highway in Vlakfontein on Wednesday, February 3.

According to the Lenasia South spokesperson Sergeant Khalipha Mvula, the discovery was made by a 38-year-old man. He alleged that as he was walking through the open veld, he heard the cries of a baby and he found two plastic shopping  bags lying on the ground. He saw what appeared to be the leg of a child sticking out on one of the  bags. He immediately asked passers-by to assist him in checking the contents of the bags. A newborn, female baby was found inside one of the shopping bags. An ambulance and the police were alerted. Upon arrival of the ambulance, the baby was immediately taken to a local hospital for medical attention. The police are appealing to members of the public to come forward with information that will lead to the arrest of the person who abandoned the baby.

Members of the public are urged  to approach the Johannesburg Child Welfare Organisation for assistance in such matters. The telephone number is 011 298 8500.

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On Thursday, February 10. Swift response by the Lenasia SAPS led to the arrest of five suspects for a business robbery. Lenasia SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Bafana Ndimande, said, “A male alleged that he was officially on duty at Lawley Road, Anchorville (Lenasia) when an unknown African male entered and pointed a firearm at him. Another male stormed in, and he was forced to lie on the floor. When his colleagues ran out of the store, he too stood up and ran away. He then spotted the males driving away in a gold Toyota Corolla with an unknown registration number.”

Sgt Ndimande added, “He later noticed that an undisclosed amount of cash was taken and a red BMW motor vehicle stolen.  Police officers were informed about what happened, and they chased after the Toyota Corolla. The officers managed to stop the vehicle at Hydrangea Avenue in Lenasia Extension 2, and apprehended five males. The officers searched the  vehicle and found three firearms. The BMW was later found abandoned in Lenasia Extension 10.  The firearms and a Toyota Corolla were seized and handed in as exhibits. The males were detained at Lenasia SAPS cells. The men will appear shortly at the Protea Magistrates Court.”

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Yesterday’s business robbery has left residents fearing for their safety after six cars were stolen at gunpoint from a dealership in Lenasia. Colonel Dimakatso Sello said, “The police in Lenasia will be investigating a case of business. It is alleged that six unknown men entered the dealership and demanded keys to the six vehicles at gunpoint before fleeing the scene with the vehicles (BMW and VW makes). No shots were fired. Anyone who may have information regarding the incident is requested to contact the Crime Stop Line at 08600 10111 – anonymous tip-offs can be reported on MySaps App. All information received will be treated as strictly confidential.”

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Lenasia South SAPS has opened a case of concealment of birth following the discovery of a foetus dumped in a veld in Lenasia South Extension 4. The incident occurred at 13:30 on Monday, February 14. Lenasia South SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Khalipha Mvula, said, “The grim find was made by a passerby who was walking on a footpath near Annapurna Street in Lenasia South, Extension 4. Police were notified and the necessary role players were summoned to the scene. 

The foetus was removed by the government pathological services, and taken to the Sebokeng government mortuary.  No arrests have been made at this stage. Police appeal to the public to come forward with any information that could lead to the apprehension of the culprit and can do so by contacting Lenasia South SAPS on 010 230 0481 or by calling the Crime Stop Line on 08600 10111. Alternatively, they can use the MYSAPS APP that is downloadable on most smartphones.”

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