South Africa’s justice system has made history with the conviction of Fadwaan “Vet” Murphy and his exwife Shariefa under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Poca). It is the first time drug dealers have been convicted under this legislation after a fiveyear trial. The case’s success is due to the incredible police work by Captain Nadine Britz from SAPS Crime Intelligence and her team of dedicated multidisciplinary units.
The Western Cape Government (WCG) and City of Cape Town (CoCT) are mourning the death of LEAP officer Siphelo Magwa. The 25yearold officer was a victim of a fatal shooting in Crossroads during his offduty hours. He was with his brother and another individual in a vehicle when they were ambushed by three assailants who fired multiple rounds, leaving all three dead at the scene. Magwa had been stationed in the unit at Mitchells Plain and was a committed LEAP officer.
A motherdaughter duo has been sentenced to double life imprisonment for the brutal murders of Simangele Simamane and her daughter Sbongakonke Mthembu in October 2020. The Durban High Court has delivered the verdict along with an additional elevenyear sentence for kidnapping and defeating the ends of justice.
Over the past week, the City’s law enforcement agencies have worked diligently to ensure safer roads and decreased lawlessness. The results of their efforts are evident in the impressive number of arrests and fines issued during weekly enforcement operations. ### Impressive Arrest and Fine Numbers Achieved
