HILLBROW – A police constable was killed during a shootout with a suspect in Hillbrow in Johannesburg on Monday afternoon, and in a shocking case of mistaken identity, two other officers were wounded by their colleagues.

The three officers were shot while chasing the suspect who was allegedly armed in the city centre.

It is understood the man opened fire on police when they approached him in a van.

The constable was shot in the neck and later died on the scene.

But in an unusual turn of events, two officers, who were in their plain clothes and chased the suspect on foot, were also shot and wounded by their colleagues who mistook them for criminals.

Police spokesperson Lungelo Dlamini said the suspect was on the run.

The two officers who were wounded are in a serious condition in hospital.

Pic: (Arrested Station Commander led away by police)

By Obakeng Maje

Wrenchville-A Station Commander, a 42 -year -old police woman have been arrested while she was on duty in her office at Wrench Ville police Station today.

Her arrest is subsequent to the arrest of four suspects who were apprehended in Khankhudung by the community persons during an armed robbery on 03rd of January at one of the foreign nationals tuck-shop. “The suspects were armed with fire-arm and used it in the execution of the robbery” Lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said. 

“After the armed robbery the suspects fled the crime scene, the community members who were in the vicinity noticed and witnessed the moment of the robbery chased after the suspects” He said. 

They managed to arrest and sjamboked them. 

One of the suspects died later at the hospital as a results of the injuries sustained after being sjamboked by the community members.

The community members alerted the police after arrest.

“A fire-arm belonging to the SAPS, which is an official state firearm was found in their possession along with airtime vouchers and undisclosed amount of cash” Tawana said. 

“During the investigation one of the suspects confessed that the fire-arm they used in the armed robbery was handed to them by one of the SAPS high ranking officer” He continues.

 He also alleges that it was not for the first time, they engage themselves in such an atrocity. 

He further inform the investigating team that they were offloaded by the Wrenchville Station Commander, to go and rob one of the foreign Nationals Tuck-shop in the area of Khankhudung, and they were dropped in a police vehicle which was driven by the Wrenchville Station Commander.

Furthermore during the investigation they pointed out the several foreign National Tuck-shops which they robbed during the year 2012. 

The tuck-shops that they had pointed out include tuck-shops in Tsineng, Gamopedi, Batlharos, Maruping, Magojaneng, Mothibistad, Seoding and Khankhudung.   

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By Obakeng Maje

Bafana Bafana returned to training on Monday morning (14 January 2013) after enjoying a much-needed day off on Sunday (13 January) following their international friendly match against Algeria on Saturday evening at the Orlando Stadium.

The match ended in a goalless draw.

The players were back at the same venue where they are putting final touches before the start of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations South Africa 2013 that kicks off on Saturday, 19 January at the National Stadium, just outside Soweto.

Midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi watched from the sidelines as he is nursing a slight knee injury he picked in Saturday’s match with Algeria.

“It is nothing too serious, the medical team is monitoring his progress and we will try and get him back into action as soon as possible. It is a manageable injury and at this stage we are not worried, I believe he will return to training soon,” said Bafana Bafana head coach Gordon Igesund.

The players are in high spirits ahead of the start of this continental showpiece.

“Yes, we have to be excited. This is a very crucial week for us and we have to ensure that our preparations run smoothly so that we are ready for the opening match,” said goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune, who, along with Dikgacoi, celebrated 50 caps on Saturday.

“The experience of playing in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, both on home soil should come in handy for Bafana Bafana in this tournament. We have all been working hard and mark my words, we will do well.

“We are not feeling any strain, even though pressure is always there whether you are winning or losing; ours is just to focus on the 90 minutes, win our first game and take it from there. I believe with the backing of the nation we will succeed.”

By Obakeng Maje

Modder Rivier-Two suspects, namely Kevin Ngwenze (27) and John Ngwenzwe (18) have been arrested on saturday by the Modder Rivier Police for attempted murder case. 

“In this case, a man was allegedly stabbed with a knife and left paralysed” Lieutenant Donald Mdhuli said.

“The two suspects were arrested and are facing a case of attempted murder.They appeared at Kimberley Magistrate Court today” He said.  

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By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley-The Kagisho Police are investigating a murder case, after the arrest of a 34 year-old suspect, commonly known as “Spaghetti”. 

The suspect is alleged to have been wanted in connection with a murder case of a 30- year-old woman Kganyego Tlamelo. 

“Tlamelo was alleged been stabbed to death on Sunday in the early hours of the morning at about 03:00 in Ivan Babuseng Street, Club 2000 in Kagisho” Police said.

“The suspect who is believed to be the deceased’s ex-boyfriend found the deceased sleeping and allegedly tried to gain entry through the window of the shanty in which the deceased was living in” Lieutenant Mdhuli said. 

“Failing to gain entrance through the window, it is alleged that he kicked down the door of the shanty” He said. 

The suspect found the deceased with her current boyfriend. 

An argument broke-out and it is believed that the suspect, by the name of “Spaghetti” immediately drew out a knife and stabbed the deceased. 

It is alleged that the deceased was stabbed several times, in the face, neck, arm, back and in the chest and left lying in the pool of blood. 

“Kganyego died as a result whilst the suspect fled the scene. The Police worked around the clock and even used the media to ask members of the community to assist in this regard” Police said.

Community members responded to the call and Detective Warrant Officer Essie Esterhuysen got information that the suspect has been seen yester-night around 21:00 at Choppa’s tavern in John Daka Street, Freedom Road.

The suspect was found whilst enjoying himself and was arrested. A DNA will be conducted as it is believed that he was still wearing the clothes that he was seen wearing during the time of the murder incident. 

The suspect has been charged and will appear before the Galeshewe Magistrate Court tomorrow.

 The SAPS would like to thank the community for their help with information that has led to a quick arrest of this suspect.

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