In September 2016, Walton and Ambraal left armed in broad daylight to eliminate Rushay Cross and Pregathon Booth. Within two hours of the shooting, the men were located and arrested in a drug cave in Schauderville, police said at the time. On weekends, at night and in the early hours of the morning, when they are called to dangerous scenes, the 18 experienced police officers say they only think about helping those who are victims of crime and not about the huge overtime compensation that belongs to them. This is despite an agreement by the Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council (SSSBC) which stipulates that members must be paid on June 30 of this year or before June 30 of this year. But after months of deliberation, they decided to register a complaint case. After management was unable to resolve the issue, police members approached the South African Policing Union (SAPU) and the case was handed over to SSSBC and settled by agreement. We are committed to accurate and balanced coverage 24 hours a day; report what is in the public interest; and to meet the information needs of our readers and subscribers. The child was standing in front of a house in Barcelona with her mother and sister when a stray bullet hit her in the back. These are just a few of the cases where the police investigation team and prosecutors have invested hours in the successful resolution and prosecution of cases. Documents seen by the African News Agency (ANA) show that the agreement stipulates that members of the police should receive their overtime pay by June 30. But that`s almost a month later, and no police officer has paid for his overtime. Alexander, who oversees neighborhood watch groups at seven police stations in Port Elizabeth, said other persistent problems within SAPS were the lack of vehicles and manpower. The award-winning detective team, along with port Elizabeth`s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has had a star record in recent years in securing convictions and harsh sentences for criminals Communications from the PROVINCIAL POLICE WERE SOLICITED LAST WEEK AND ASKED FOR TIME TO RESPOND.
On Thursday, police spokesman Captain Mali Govender said it was an internal matter that was doing the trick at the highest level. Govender said payment to members was a process. Justice was also served when Marcus Malgas, 24, and Gregory van Staden, 30, were sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Caydene Ruiters, 2. The toddler was shot dead after shots were fired mercilessly at a group of people during a gang-related shooting in December 2015. Alexander, who has worked in crime prevention in the community for the past 15 years and works closely with SAPS, said he has supported members because he knows how much work they do to achieve success. The provincial Gang Investigation Unit, often praised for its work in the northern areas of Port Elizabeth, was founded about five years ago and last year won The Detective Team of the Year at the National Excellence Awards Ceremony in Sun City, near Rustenburg, in the northwest. The South African Police Service (SAPS) fell behind by not paying police officers overtime during the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 financial years. Desai von der Jadeeds Bakery delivered bread to Helenvale when he was shot and left dead in his truck in Helenvale. Dewi Walton, 27, members of the Fat Cats gang, and Trenton Ambraal, 33, were convicted last July of murder and attempted murder of rival gang members.
Mount Road Community Policing Forum cluster chair Eddie Alexander said the situation was unfair, especially for members who go beyond the reputation of duty. He believes that trained detectives should be appreciated for the work they do…