A Big Jump in Local Killings Shoplifting Has Become More of a Problem, with the Number of Offences Rising by 28 Percent
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Drug-related crimes rose by three percent The murder rate in the Wierdabrug police – from 232 to 239. precinct rocketed by 226 percent in the past Wierdabrug scored full marks in at least year. two crime categories. No bank robberies Eleven people were killed in the area were reported and no stock was stolen. between April 2015 and March this year, Armed robberies showed a 46 percent compared to three in the previous year. drop – from 380 to 334. The number of assaults with the intent Parents of the Wierdapark Primary to do grievous bodily harm has also risen – School would fi nd this diffi cult to believe from 72 to 86. after a mother was robbed in a parking area This emerged from the latest crime statis- outside the school. tics released in Parliament last week. She was frozen in her tracks when she The number of house burglaries in the stared down the barrel of a gun on Monday. precinct has shown a slight decrease – from Two men ambushed the 37-year-old 1 050 to 1 030. woman as she was dropping off her children Burglaries at non-residential premises at Wierdapark Primary School. has risen from 185 to 198. Wierdabrug police spokesperson Captain A slight drop was recorded in theft out of Agnes Huma said the two men confronted or from vehicles – from 901 to 879. the woman in a parking area. Fewer car hijackings were recorded in the She had just removed her children’s bags past year – 38 against 63 cases in the previ- from her car. ous year. One of them pointed a fi rearm at her There was also a drop in the number of of while the other grabbed her ring from her cars and motorcycles stolen. fi nger and car keys. This fi gure stood at 416 this year com- “There were no injuries. An armed rob- pared to 645 in the previous one. bery docket was opened.” Shoplifting has become more of a prob- Huma also said the culprits fl ed the scene lem, with 205 cases reported in the past year in a silver Audi A3. compared to 159 the year before. Jaco de Bruin, a representative from the Sexual offences rose from 37 cases to 45 school board said: “It is sad that this type of while cases of attempted murder decreased crime has now shifted to the parking areas Diversity becomes a reason to celebrate from 32 to 27. outside schools.” Thousands of women rocked up at Supersport Park in Centurion on Saturday to The number of people caught driving De Bruin said this was the fi rst armed take part in the SPAR Women’s Challenge Race. Diversity became a reason to under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs has robbery in the vicinity of the school. celebrate as people from all walks of life joined the race in a spirit of togetherness. See full story and more photos on page 19. Photo: Robinson Nqola The mother of two boys collecting her sons’ The two men stop behind the woman’s backpacks. vehicle. As she was about to see her little boys off, one of them grabbed the boys and held them while he pointed his gun at her. His The two men running off to their getaway accomplice uses this opportunity to take her car that is blocking the exit from the parking ring and car keys. area. 7124 2 CENTURION REKORD VRYDAG 9 SEPTEMBER 2016 www.rekordcenturion.co.za 2017 university fees to be out soon Tips to avoid Ramaupi Makgoo Minister of Higher Education and Training being robbed Dr Blade Nzimade is expected to make an announcement on university fees for next year, within the next few weeks. of your cash Nzimande has an uphill task ahead of him because he has to balance the fi nancial needs Ramaupi Makgoo of universities and the fi nancial constraints of the majority of students. Residents and business owners have Student activist Sthembiso Shandu said: been warned to be alert because cash “We are waiting to hear what Nzimande has robberies were expected to increase to say regarding fees for next year, so we during the fi rst week of spring. are not planning any #FeesMustFall protests “People must avoid having large right now.” sums of money with them. So if they Shandu warned however, that any form need to pay their accounts they must of increase would spell bad news for the consider paying electronically or use embattled minister. cellphone banking facilities,” said the “We have already heard rumours that SAPS in a statement released on its there is a recommended 6% increase and we Twitter account. won’t allow such. “The minister must talk about how long from now it will be before we will get free If the amount of education.” cash regularly deposi- Students have already expressed unhap- piness with the work of the commission ap- ted increases as your pointed to investigate the feasibility of free business grows, con- secondary education in South Africa. ‘‘sider using the services The commission is expected to make its #FeesMustFall protesters in the streets of the Pretoria CBD earlier. Photo: Kristian Meijer recommendation to Nzimande soon. of a cash management “We don’t recognise that commission. “That SAUS is a faction of the SA Stu- and the broader society will remain calm as Millions are always spent on these useless dent Congress, and is paid by Nzimande. It we await the announcement by the minister company. commissions, we just want free education,” is a nonsense scheme,” added Shandu. towards the end of this month, and the out- said Shandu. Students have threatened a new #Fees- come of the work of the commission,” said The SAPS said since it was month Nzimande is also accused of causing divi- MustFall protest if fees are increased for the university in a statement. end, it was likely that businesses sions in the SA Union of Students (SAUS) next year. The university expressed solidarity with would be targeted for cash robberies. Meanwhile, treasury has also indicated to those affected by the high tuition fees. “Small businesses are cash-based the fees commission that it did not have the “We therefore sympathise with the plight and will need to make payments at money to cover the shortfall for universities of the majority of students in South Africa banks. They must make arrangements if fees were not increased. BChD/(Pret) and the social justice pressures that precipi- in advance and avoid telling a lot of And, as if in anticipation of the new tated the #FeesMustFall campaign.” people about their plans or showing Dentist / Tandarts wave of protest, the Tshwane University of The university said it supported calls for people the amount of money they have Technology council released a statement poor students to pay less. made.” Tel: 012 664 6359 calling for calm. “We hope all our students Fax: 012 664 6348 “We trust the government will assist Police said business owners should www.kuschkedental.com higher education institutions by fi nalising avoid handling their cash personally. the discourse on differentiation, promul- “If the amount of cash regularly Celebrate National Oral Health Month: Book for FREE dental scan and quotation gating a policy on differentiation and this deposi ted increases as your business should be accompanied by a differentiated grows, consider using the services of a funding framework.” cash management company.” 9185 The SAPS said business people The Best for the Best should also avoid carrying money bags or briefcases and consider depositing Centurion Fulfi l your dreams NOW! money at their bank’s nearest branch. • Kilimanjaro 32 Orpen Ave, Lydiana, Pretoria Phone: 012-842-0300 • Base Camp Everest Follow us on T • Otter Trail witter for regular Send us your news tips or subscribe to • Camino local news our breaking news Whatsapp group Open between 07:00 and 17:00 for updates: 083 625 4114 • Fish River Canyon viewing and registration, on location @RekordNewspaper • Day Hikes For daily news updates: • Rock Climbing, Website: Babies from 6 weeks | Grade R www.rekordeast.co.za • Etc Qualified teachers | Meals provided Like our Facebook www.rekordmoot.co.za FREE swimming lessons 9412 page (Rekord), see www.rekordcenturion.co.za what’s happening www.rekordnorth.co.za For all your outdoor adventure gear...! 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