Man shot and killed in Lenasia South
A man believed to be a taxi driver was shot and killed earlier today, September 25, in Lenasia South’s Sheffield Street. The incident took place at around midday. According to witnesses the man had...
View ArticleEnnerdale man killed on his way home
THE Ennerdale SAPS is investigating a case of murder which took place on Wednesday, September 29 at 9 pm next to Anglers Train Station at Lawley Extension 2. It is alleged that the deceased, a...
View ArticleHelp identify body found in a dam in Ennerdale
THE body of a man, aged between 30 and 40 years old, was found floating in an unused dam in Ennerdale Extension 5. The body was discovered by a passer-by in the early hours of Thursday, September 27....
View ArticleLawley man (28) arrested for kidnapping
Police arrested a 28-year-old man for kidnapping and possession of ammunition on Thursday, September 20 in Lawley. The arrest came after a woman (24) known as Miss Nomsa Mthembu was reported missing by...
View Article#EldoradoPark joins #Ennerdale in #ShutdownGauteng protests
Police have brought in more law enforcement in Ennerdale, where the ‘Gauteng Shutdown’ against the marginalisation of coloured communities has gained momentum. Main roads leading into the area have...
View ArticleTip-off leads to arrest of two suspects
On Wednesday, October 3, at around 2 pm, police officers attached to the crime prevention unit were busy conducting their routine stop and search duties in Vlakfontein, when they received a tip-off...
View ArticleThe public is warned of the latest modus operandi used by criminals.
Despite several warnings issued to the public not to release any property that has been sold unless, the bank provides the assurance that the funds have been cleared and have been deposited into the...
View ArticleBody of man found in river
GREENSIDE community members are still trying to come to terms with the death of a man who was found dead in a river in the area. The body of a man, believed to be in his 20s, was found in a river along...
View ArticleSecurity guard arrested for sexually assaulting minor
Recently, Johannesburg Central Police arrested a 23-year-old security guard for sexual assault at 141 Prichardt Street. Johannesburg Central, SAPS, spokesperson, Constance Lelimo said, “It is alleged...
View ArticleSuspect nabbed with two unlicensed firearms
ON October 5, Johannesburg Central Police arrested a 32-year old male who was found in f possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition. He was arrested at corner Wolmarans and Wanderers...
View ArticleJMPD to go undercover on notorious stretch of N12
Following numerous rock throwing incidents along the N12 Freeway, the JMPD has decided to go undercover in an attempt to curb the crime. According to JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar, the operation will...
View ArticleFinetown man (61) murdered
The Ennerdale SAPS are investigating case of murder which took place at Beatrice Street in Finetown on October, 8. It is alleged that a 61-years old Zimbabwean national was given accommodation at a...
View ArticleSPCA vehicle damaged during Thembelihle protests
On October 15, the Johannesburg Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (JSPCA) branded Vehicle was stoned in Thembelihle during a protest. The animals that were in transit for medical care...
View ArticleCity Power concerned about vandalism of its infrastructure
City Power has called in the help of the police to try to curb incidents of sabotage and vandalism of City Power infrastructure in key areas in the city. In a recent incident in the Unaville informal...
View Article32 YEAR OLD MAN SHOT AND FATALLY WOUNDED WHILE SEATED INSIDE A ROOM
Community members were shocked at the death of a 32 year old man who was shot dead while in a room in the Nancefield hostel. The incident occurred on the afternoon of October 13. Sergeant Khalipha...
View ArticleFather who shot his son likely to be charged with culpable homicide
Sibusiso Emmanuel Tshabalala, a father who fatally shot his 16-year-old son, Luyanda, will most likely face a charge of culpable homicide, the Lenasia Magistrate’s Court heard on Tuesday. The state...
View ArticleLenasia school broken into
When teachers reported to work on Tuesday, October 16, they discovered that about 6 classrooms were broken into. Electronic boards were stolen by the burglars who are alleged to have gained entry by...
View ArticlePolice seeks duo
The Lenasia SAPS is seeking assistance in apprehending the two men pictured. They are wanted in connection with a robbery which took place in Ennerdale at the beginning of October. The suspects, who...
View ArticleHelp find biological parents of abandoned Latoya
The Johannesburg Institute of Social Services is trying to trace the biological parents of Lebogang Latoya Khumalo, who was born on September 18, 2018. Latoya was abandoned in a veld in Lenasia’s...
View ArticleDuo given 15 year sentences for hijacking truck
On October 15, Zimbabwean nationals, Tonderai Kamhuka (32), and Brian Mlambo (34), were sentenced at the Heidelberg Regional Court to 15 years imprisonment for hijacking a truck. They were also...
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