Interesting to see this was not an isolated incidence they were operating all over the area - bloody ba****ds
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Started by wolverine, Feb 09 2009 01:59
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Posted 01 April 2013 - 01:00
So guess where I get a flat today. Right at the monument road intersection. With all the horror stories I decided not to risk it, put all my weight on the front wheel and cycled up closer to the highway. The entire time I was changing the tube I was scanning the area for any suspicious people.
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Posted 01 April 2013 - 01:50
ouzo, on 01 April 2013 - 01:00 , said:
So guess where I get a flat today. Right at the monument road intersection. With all the horror stories I decided not to risk it, put all my weight on the front wheel and cycled up closer to the highway. The entire time I was changing the tube I was scanning the area for any suspicious people.
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Posted 02 April 2013 - 07:18
Don't know if anyone has posted this yet but it looks like they got some of the ^%$#$ involved in the Serengeti area, this from E-Blockwatch
THREE alleged mountain bike robbers and rapists had been arrested in Tembisa by members of the Tembisa cluster task team on Monday.
The arrests follow several attacks on cyclists in the Kempton Park area the past months.
Lt/Col Zachariah Motloutsi led this intensive investigation which led to not only the arrests, but also the recovery of a mountain bike, a 9mm pistol and the cellphone of the rape victim.
According to Capt Jethro Mtshali, Kempton Park SAPS spokesman, the suspects were found at Sethokga Hostel in Tembisa. They have been linked to several robbery cases and a rape in the Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein area.
“We believe this breakthrough will break the cycle of these horrendous crimes in the area. The cluster commander, Maj/Genl Leshabane, has applauded the task team for their dedication,” said Mtshali.
Investigations are still underway to establish whether these suspects could be linked to a bout 11 other cases of a similar nature.
The suspects were charged with armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession of stolen goods and rape.
They will appear in Kempton Park Magistrate's Court today.
The latest attack happened on March 14 when a mountain biker couple had been attacked and the woman raped while riding along the R21 at the R25 off-ramp.
The woman, in her mid-20s, and a male family member were riding through a tunnel underneath the R21 when three armed men attacked them at about 4.20pm.
They were tied up and held until it dark. The woman was then taken away from the man and raped. The suspects fled the scene with the couple’s mountain bikes, two cellphones and an Ipod.
This was the third incident in four weeks where cyclists in and around the city were attacked.
Mr Sarel van den Berg was attacked, tied up and robbed on February 21 and another c yclist on March 4. All three attacks took place in the same area, between the R21 highway and Serengeti and behind the Engen Garage next to the R21.
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THREE alleged mountain bike robbers and rapists had been arrested in Tembisa by members of the Tembisa cluster task team on Monday.
The arrests follow several attacks on cyclists in the Kempton Park area the past months.
Lt/Col Zachariah Motloutsi led this intensive investigation which led to not only the arrests, but also the recovery of a mountain bike, a 9mm pistol and the cellphone of the rape victim.
According to Capt Jethro Mtshali, Kempton Park SAPS spokesman, the suspects were found at Sethokga Hostel in Tembisa. They have been linked to several robbery cases and a rape in the Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein area.
“We believe this breakthrough will break the cycle of these horrendous crimes in the area. The cluster commander, Maj/Genl Leshabane, has applauded the task team for their dedication,” said Mtshali.
Investigations are still underway to establish whether these suspects could be linked to a bout 11 other cases of a similar nature.
The suspects were charged with armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession of stolen goods and rape.
They will appear in Kempton Park Magistrate's Court today.
The latest attack happened on March 14 when a mountain biker couple had been attacked and the woman raped while riding along the R21 at the R25 off-ramp.
The woman, in her mid-20s, and a male family member were riding through a tunnel underneath the R21 when three armed men attacked them at about 4.20pm.
They were tied up and held until it dark. The woman was then taken away from the man and raped. The suspects fled the scene with the couple’s mountain bikes, two cellphones and an Ipod.
This was the third incident in four weeks where cyclists in and around the city were attacked.
Mr Sarel van den Berg was attacked, tied up and robbed on February 21 and another c yclist on March 4. All three attacks took place in the same area, between the R21 highway and Serengeti and behind the Engen Garage next to the R21.
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Posted 02 April 2013 - 07:45
Well done guys, lets hope this sticks for a change, and these creatures don't end up walking off with a slap on there wrists
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Posted 02 April 2013 - 10:46
dipslick, on 02 April 2013 - 07:45 , said:
Well done guys, lets hope this sticks for a change, and these creatures don't end up walking off with a slap on there wrists
I hear you, they probably bought their way out of the cells already! Crime in SA won't stop until the punishment fits the crime, hang rapists and murderers and cut the hands of thieves off, simple, they won't (can't) do it again
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Posted 03 April 2013 - 06:25
JWF, on 02 April 2013 - 10:46 , said:
I hear you, they probably bought their way out of the cells already! Crime in SA won't stop until the punishment fits the crime, hang rapists and murderers and cut the hands of thieves off, simple, they won't (can't) do it again
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Posted 03 April 2013 - 08:47
idrive, on 09 February 2009 - 09:56 , said:
Although officialy Joburg, the Sizwe Hospital area is used by lots of East Randers (Edenvale) riders.....
The area of Sizwe Hospital. That piece of open veld between Linksfield Rd and Modderfontein.
Be very careful down in the bushes near the Sydenham side and in the secttion on the Modderfontein side of the river near that funny tunnel under the highway.
idrive2009-02-09 08:01:22
The area of Sizwe Hospital. That piece of open veld between Linksfield Rd and Modderfontein.
Be very careful down in the bushes near the Sydenham side and in the secttion on the Modderfontein side of the river near that funny tunnel under the highway.
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JWF, on 02 April 2013 - 07:18 , said:
Don't know if anyone has posted this yet but it looks like they got some of the ^%$#$ involved in the Serengeti area, this from E-Blockwatch
THREE alleged mountain bike robbers and rapists had been arrested in Tembisa by members of the Tembisa cluster task team on Monday.
The arrests follow several attacks on cyclists in the Kempton Park area the past months.
Lt/Col Zachariah Motloutsi led this intensive investigation which led to not only the arrests, but also the recovery of a mountain bike, a 9mm pistol and the cellphone of the rape victim.
According to Capt Jethro Mtshali, Kempton Park SAPS spokesman, the suspects were found at Sethokga Hostel in Tembisa. They have been linked to several robbery cases and a rape in the Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein area.
“We believe this breakthrough will break the cycle of these horrendous crimes in the area. The cluster commander, Maj/Genl Leshabane, has applauded the task team for their dedication,” said Mtshali.
Investigations are still underway to establish whether these suspects could be linked to a bout 11 other cases of a similar nature.
The suspects were charged with armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession of stolen goods and rape.
They will appear in Kempton Park Magistrate's Court today.
The latest attack happened on March 14 when a mountain biker couple had been attacked and the woman raped while riding along the R21 at the R25 off-ramp.
The woman, in her mid-20s, and a male family member were riding through a tunnel underneath the R21 when three armed men attacked them at about 4.20pm.
They were tied up and held until it dark. The woman was then taken away from the man and raped. The suspects fled the scene with the couple’s mountain bikes, two cellphones and an Ipod.
This was the third incident in four weeks where cyclists in and around the city were attacked.
Mr Sarel van den Berg was attacked, tied up and robbed on February 21 and another c yclist on March 4. All three attacks took place in the same area, between the R21 highway and Serengeti and behind the Engen Garage next to the R21.
Kind Regards
The eblockwatch team
THREE alleged mountain bike robbers and rapists had been arrested in Tembisa by members of the Tembisa cluster task team on Monday.
The arrests follow several attacks on cyclists in the Kempton Park area the past months.
Lt/Col Zachariah Motloutsi led this intensive investigation which led to not only the arrests, but also the recovery of a mountain bike, a 9mm pistol and the cellphone of the rape victim.
According to Capt Jethro Mtshali, Kempton Park SAPS spokesman, the suspects were found at Sethokga Hostel in Tembisa. They have been linked to several robbery cases and a rape in the Kempton Park and Olifantsfontein area.
“We believe this breakthrough will break the cycle of these horrendous crimes in the area. The cluster commander, Maj/Genl Leshabane, has applauded the task team for their dedication,” said Mtshali.
Investigations are still underway to establish whether these suspects could be linked to a bout 11 other cases of a similar nature.
The suspects were charged with armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, possession of stolen goods and rape.
They will appear in Kempton Park Magistrate's Court today.
The latest attack happened on March 14 when a mountain biker couple had been attacked and the woman raped while riding along the R21 at the R25 off-ramp.
The woman, in her mid-20s, and a male family member were riding through a tunnel underneath the R21 when three armed men attacked them at about 4.20pm.
They were tied up and held until it dark. The woman was then taken away from the man and raped. The suspects fled the scene with the couple’s mountain bikes, two cellphones and an Ipod.
This was the third incident in four weeks where cyclists in and around the city were attacked.
Mr Sarel van den Berg was attacked, tied up and robbed on February 21 and another c yclist on March 4. All three attacks took place in the same area, between the R21 highway and Serengeti and behind the Engen Garage next to the R21.
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Posted 03 April 2013 - 12:00
BianchiC2C, on 03 April 2013 - 08:47 , said:
I got hijacked here and knifed in 2007 behind the Linksfield offramp. Guys I would like these scumbags caught and the guys at eBlockwatch are putting them behind bars with the help of tracing the stolen cellphones. If you sign up for free at eBlockwatch and carry your phones with you with the emergency panic button you can be helped and the criminals can be traced! Go to https://www.facebook...s/102575386217/
I can vouch for EBlockwatch, the guys are doing good work
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Posted 10 April 2013 - 07:20
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Just received news via eblockwatch that there was an attempted bike jacking at the Gautrain (Rhodesfield Kempton Park) bridge, riding up towards Simba in Isando, this morning at 05:50. Two guys with guns.
Please be on the look out at all times when riding - please also don't ride alone!!!
Just received news via eblockwatch that there was an attempted bike jacking at the Gautrain (Rhodesfield Kempton Park) bridge, riding up towards Simba in Isando, this morning at 05:50. Two guys with guns.
Please be on the look out at all times when riding - please also don't ride alone!!!
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Posted 13 April 2013 - 09:18
My buddy survived an attempted hijacking there on Friday at about 5:30. He came from the Emperors side and did that U-ish turn to go past Simba.
On the turn they ran at him and kicked him and his bike.
Luckily his momentum kept him from falling, although his chain did come off but he managed to catch it with the derailleur.
I'm usually behind him, so if I was was with, I would have been next in line. This sucks as now we have to find other routes to ride.
On the turn they ran at him and kicked him and his bike.
Luckily his momentum kept him from falling, although his chain did come off but he managed to catch it with the derailleur.
I'm usually behind him, so if I was was with, I would have been next in line. This sucks as now we have to find other routes to ride.
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Posted 13 April 2013 - 06:18
it must be the same guys doing this.... happening more and more now....
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Posted 02 May 2013 - 11:30
Has there been anymore incidents in the serengeti, railway line area since these guys were arrested ?
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Posted 05 May 2013 - 09:28
ngala24 not that i have heard off.... people avoiding the area lately ... mieliefields have trenches to stop motorbike and quadbikes.... i dont think the farmers want anyone on their grounds... and millions of devil thorns....
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