Police

Namibian Asylum Seekers Caught in UK Shoplifting Attempt….

Reports indicate that two Namibian asylum seekers, Frans Epentrius who is 29 and 33 year-old Tobias Iileka, attempted to steal designer handbags at Bluewater shopping centre in Greenhithe, United Kingdom. These further says the duo, awaiting the processing of their asylum claims by the UK Home Office, targeted the John Lewis store on 23 December. Using wire cutters, Iileka aided Epentrius, who attempted to hide a £550 (N$11,417) Coach […]

21 January, 2025 66

Namibia

Shooting incident at Swakopmund nightclub leads to investigation

A case of discharging a firearm in a public place has been reported following a shooting incident at a Swakopmund nightclub in the early hours of Saturday morning. The case has been officially recorded under the Swakopmund crime register, according to Erongo Police Senior Inspector Judith Shomongula. While details about the identity of the person who reported the incident remain unclear, Shomongula revealed that the wife of the suspect involved […]

8 January, 2025 112

South Africa

City of Johannesburg council speaker affirms commitment to the rule of law

City of Johannesburg council speaker Nobuhle Mthembu has affirmed the office’s commitment to the rule of law. This was after the High Court in Johannesburg declared the council’s VIP protection policy unlawful. The court found the policy was put in place without a required threat assessment from the police. Mthembu says the office is reviewing the judgment and will act based on legal advice:

7 January, 2025 32

South Africa

Western Cape police Hunt Suspects After Father and Daughter Shot Dead

The Western Cape police have launched a manhunt for suspects after a man and his daughter were shot dead inside their home in Delft on Friday night. Police spokesperson, Wesley Twigg says according to reports the victims were at home when they heard gunshots on the outside of their house. He says unknown gunmen then entered the house, and shot the male and female before fleeing the scene:

6 January, 2025 35

World

U.S Police chief says “combination of factors” motivated Madison school shooting

Police in Wisconsin say a "combination of factors" appear to have been the motivation behind Monday's deadly shooting at a private Christian school which left three dead. That includes the alleged shooter who has been identified as a 15 year old girl. Toni Waterman has more.

18 December, 2024 30

World

NY police hone in on health insurance exec killer

Police looking for the gunman who killed the CEO of a US health insurance company in New York have searched a hostel where they believe the suspect may have been staying. New York police department says United Healthcare boss Brian Thompson was shot in a targeted attack. US correspondent Kate Fisher reports:

6 December, 2024 26

South Africa

In S.A, 150 Illegal Miners Trapped in Abandoned Sabie Mine

To South Africa, where around 150 illegal miners are trapped inside an abandoned mine in Sabie, Mpumalanga, with three reported dead and six already rescued. The situation was discovered when four suspected miners fleeing the scene alerted security personnel. Police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli says the miners, reportedly forced to work under dangerous conditions, have raised concerns that those running the operation may be armed:

5 December, 2024 41

World

Imran Khan’s supporters clash with police In Islamabad

Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's supporters have clashed with soldiers and police teams at the outskirts of Islamabad. Police say one officer has been killed and more than 100 have been injured. The Army has also been deployed as Pakistan's government tries to stop tens of thousands of supporters of Khan from trying to march into the capital. They are demanding the former cricketer - who has been in […]

26 November, 2024 59

Namibia

Special voting day commences at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek

Today marked a bustling start to Namibia's special voting day at Van Rijn Primary School in Windhoek. According to our correspondent Envaalde Matheus, the voting center was particularly packed with voters from the police, army, and special forces, including high-profile figures like Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. Shikongo emphasized that law enforcement is committed to ensuring a peacef0ul and intimidation-free environment to support a credible and fair voting process.

13 November, 2024 62