ASSOCIATION NEWS
News snippets from around the world Paul O’Sullivan offers R1m cash reward after Cape cop Charl Kinnear’s murder
tried to flee the fires. Meg Wilson, spokesperson for the NSPCA, called the event “mayhem” and said police had asked for backup. The protesters were later dispersed by members of the public order police unit and flying squad members. (Source: www.timeslive.co.za)
Weapons and ammunition found hidden in doctor’s quarters at Baragwanath Hospital Private Forensics Investigator Paul O’Sullivan has offered R1 million in cash for the successful prosecution of those responsible for the murder of Cape Town cop Lieutenant-Colonel Charl Kinnear, who was gunned down outside his home in Bishop Lavis last week. Kinnear was a top police detective of the Anti-Gang Unit. O’Sullivan’s not-for-profit organisation, Forensics for Justice, said they were offering R1m cash for information that would lead to the successful prosecution of Kinnear’s murder plotters. (Source: www.iol.co.za)
Horse slaughtered with pangas as racecourse labourers feud
At least one horse was alleged to have been slaughtered with pangas and others attacked as a protest allegedly over UIF non-payment raged at the Fairview racecourse in Port Elizabeth last week Thursday. According to an eye witness, police made several arrests. The witness added that a staff dispute at the CCMA was also behind the protest. People trying to rescue horses had their cars pelted with rocks, she said. Other reports from witnesses said several horses were injured, with some sustaining broken legs as they
10
Crime Investigation (DPCI), commonly known as the Hawks. Eastern Cape Hawks spokesperson Lwando Zenzile said in a statement that “The suspect from Kwatyutyu, in King William’s Town, allegedly recruited community members in the same area, Bisho and Zwelitsha, to supply him with identity numbers which he provided to Sassa officials and they then fraudulently created disability grants on their behalf between August 2018 and September 2019.” (Source: www.iol.co.za)
SA Covid-19 lockdown level 1: what is still illegal
Security officers on a routine patrol at Baragwanath Hospital made the discovery during a routine patrol last weekend. They found 47 bullets, three 9mm handguns, two pepper sprays, two handcuffs, one SAPS reflector vest, and a police cap. (Source: www.ewn.co.za)
Man arrested; more arrests expected in Eastern Cape fake SASSA disability grants scam
A 51-year-old man was arrested last week and more arrests are expected to follow in connection with a scheme in which the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) was allegedly defrauded of almost R1.2 million in the Eastern Cape. That’s according to the Directorate for Priority
SECURITY FOCUS AFRICA SEPTEMBER 2020
A curfew remains in place, from 00:01 to 04:00 with only those with permits or attending to security or medical emergencies allowed to be on the roads. Breaking that and other rules can come with up to six months in prison. Not wearing mask: only those undertaking “vigorous” exercise are exempted. Night vigils for the dead: While funerals may now have up to 100 people in attendance (double the previous limit), there is still a total ban on night vigils. No gatherings of more than 500 people permitted barring in cinemas, theatres and casinos. The limit for outdoor religious service gatherings, concerts and political events is also 500. Indoor events: 250 people. Spectators at sports events are still banned outright, and so are night clubs and initiation schools. The purchase of alcohol from liquor stores is only permitted during the week until 17:00. This doesn’t apply to bars and restaurants which can sell alcohol on weekends and up to the curfew. (Source: www.businessinsider.co.za)
securityfocusafrica.com
