The Johannesburg Metro Police Department, JMPD is calling for an immediate investigation into the arrest of seven of its officers by the South African Police Service during a vehicle recovery operation in Bekkersdal, Westrand. The JMPD claims the arrests were baseless and part of a disturbing pattern of interference and hostility. The department is demanding transparency and accountability, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest and protection of criminal networks. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU Deputy Regional Chairperson, Lebogang Ndawo

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department, JMPD is calling for an immediate investigation into the arrest of seven of its officers by the South African Police Service during a vehicle recovery operation in Bekkersdal, Westrand. The JMPD claims the arrests were baseless and part of a disturbing pattern of interference and hostility. The department is demanding transparency and accountability, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest and protection of criminal networks. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU Deputy Regional Chairperson, Lebogang Ndawo

SAfm Current Affairs is home to three informative one-hour-long news and actuality radio shows. Brought to you by SABC News.

SAfm Current Affairs is home to three informative one-hour-long news and actuality radio shows. Brought to you by SABC News.

SAfm Current Affairs

SABC News and Current Affairs Podcasts.

SABC News Podcasts

JMPD wants investigation into arrest of officers by SAPS

Cape Town is grappling with a surge in violent shootings. As of today, six people were gunned down in separate incidents four killed in Maitland and two shot dead in Kensington. This follows a weekend tavern attack in Philippi East that claimed eight lives.  MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the city has long sought investigative powers to better tackle extortion, kidnappings, and firearm crimes, highlighting frustration over the ongoing violence. MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith Reacts. 

 

Cape Town is grappling with a surge in violent shootings. As of today, six people were gunned down in separate incidents four killed in Maitland and two shot dead in Kensington. This follows a weekend tavern attack in Philippi East that claimed eight lives.&nbsp; MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the city has long sought investigative powers to better tackle extortion, kidnappings, and firearm crimes, highlighting frustration over the ongoing violence. MMC for Safety and Security, JP Smith Reacts.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

JP Smith seeks investigative powers to fight extortion and shootings. 

The El Shaddai Christian School in the Vaal will today hold a prayer service for the 12 learners who lost their lives in yesterday’s scholar transport crash. 12 children died in the scholar transport crash in the Vaal on Monday, with one child still unidentified. The department of education in Gauteng says preliminary investigations into the cause of the scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark indicate that the driver was attempting to overtake multiple vehicles when a head-on collision with a truck occurred. SABC reporter Sashin Naidoo spoke to the director of El Shaddai Christian School, Selloane Setai.

The El Shaddai Christian School in the Vaal will today hold a prayer service for the 12 learners who lost their lives in yesterday&rsquo;s scholar transport crash. 12 children died in the scholar transport crash in the Vaal on Monday, with one child still unidentified. The department of education in Gauteng says preliminary investigations into the cause of the scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark indicate that the driver was attempting to overtake multiple vehicles when a head-on collision with a truck occurred. SABC reporter Sashin Naidoo spoke to the director of El Shaddai Christian School, Selloane Setai.

El Shaddai Christian School mourns four learners in fatal Vanderbijlpark crash.

The police have arrested the 22-year-old scholar transport driver who was involved in an accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in Vanderbijlpark on Monday. Police say the driver was arrested after he was discharged from the hospital. He is expected to appear before Vanderbijlpark Magistrates' Court within 48 hours, facing charges of twelve counts of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving. Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo explains. 

The police have arrested the 22-year-old scholar transport driver who was involved in an accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in Vanderbijlpark on Monday. Police say the driver was arrested after he was discharged from the hospital. He is expected to appear before Vanderbijlpark Magistrates' Court within 48 hours, facing charges of twelve counts of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving. Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo explains.&nbsp;

JMPD wants investigation into arrest of officers by SAPS

In 2 playlist(s)

SAfm Current Affairs

Social links

Recent clips