SOUTH AFRICA: Police Prosecutors Lauded Over Roles in Heavy Sentences for Rapists
The South African Police top hierarchy has commended the efforts of hard-working cops over their roles in the convictions of rapists.Police spokesperson, Sergeant Christopher Spies, in a statement, said that…
Ghana Heading Towards Doom – ex-Defence Chief, Brig. Gen. Joseph Nunoo-Mensah
A former Ghanaian Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Joseph Nunoo-Mensah (rtd), has bemoaned what he called the 'lack of direction' in the country’s governance.According to him, it is not known…
SOUTH AFRICA: 18-yr-old Bags 8-yrs Jail Term for Murder in North West Province
An 18-year-old, Kedibone Montsho, has been sentenced to eight years imprisonment for murder at the Atamelang area.Montsho was sentenced by the Atamelang Regional Court, on Tuesday, 17 February 2021, for…
SOUTH AFRICA: Suspected Heroin Dealer Nabbed at South Coast Petrol Station
The Hawks' South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau, on Wednesday, arrested a 30-year-old heroin peddler, Trivern Piyarilal, at a South Coast filling station, in Pretoria.Police spokesman said the HAWKS members acted…
SOUTH AFRICA: R126m Worth of Unregistered Medicines Seized at OR TAMBO International Airport
In yet another major breakthrough in the clamp down against illegal importation of unregistered medicines, operatives of the South African Police Service (SAPS) have seized unregistered medicines worth R126 million. The…
Hotel Rwanda ‘hero’ Goes on Trial Amid Global Calls for Release
Paul Rusesabagina, the polarising hero of the hit movie 'Hotel Rwanda', went on trial, on Wednesday, on charges including terrorism that drew international calls for his release.Rusesabagina, whose actions during…
Insecurity in Nigeria: FG, Govs Agree to Arrest, Prosecute All Criminals in Nigeria
The Federal Government and state governors have agreed to join efforts for the immediate investigation, arrest and prosecution of all perpetrators of crimes in Nigeria.They also promised to ensure full…
BURKINA FASO: Gunmen Kill 9 in Northern Burkina Faso
Unidentified gunmen have killed nine people and wounded nine more in a road ambush in northern Burkina Faso.The incident occurred, on Thursday morning, security sources and local sources said.The attack…
New Police Commissioner Assumes Duty in Rivers …Promises to Deliver Improved Policing Services to the State
CP Friday Eboka has assumed duty as the new Commissioner of Police in Rivers State.CP Eboka took over from AIG Joseph G. Mukan, on Friday morning.Rivers State Police Public Relations…
FOR THE RECORD: SPEECH DELIVERED BY SOUTH AFRICA POLICE MINISTER, GENERAL BHEKI CELE (MP) ON THE OCCASION OF THE RELEASE OF THE Q3 CRIME STATISTICS 2020/2021
2021/02/19PRETORIA; 19 FEBRUARY 2021 Deputy Minister of Police, Hon Cassel Mathale;National Commissioner of the SAPS; General Kehla Sitole; Deputy National Commissioners;Provincial Commissioners and Divisional Commissioners;The Statistician General; Mr Risenga Maluleke;The Secretary…
