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 Ernest Moagi (left), a Mamba Reaction Officer, narrowly escaped death when a suspect he was trying to apprehend pulled a gun on him in Highway Gardens. Ernest fired a shot at the suspect who tried to flee on foot but was arrested. The Mamba Control Room was contacted to provide back-up. The suspect was thought to have been involved in an attempted armed robbery that had taken place earlier that day where the suspect had fired shots at a resident. An unlicensed firearm was recovered and handed to the Edenvale SAPS.
 Andre’ Van Schoor from Mamba, as well as the Special Operations Unit, arrived on the scene and continued the search for a second suspect who was thought to still be in the area. Information received from the community lead Jaconiah Sangweni (left) from Mamba to a house in Charmion Street, Highway Gardens where he found and arrested the suspect who had sustained a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel were contacted and the suspect was transported, under police guard, to Thembisa Hospital.
Suspect Arrested for Theft outside Edenglen Restaurant
 On the 21st of October a panic activation was received by Mamba‘s Control Room from a restaurant in Harris Road, Edenglen. Piet, a Reaction Officer who works for Mamba Strike Force, was sent to investigate. When Piet arrived on the scene the owner of the restaurant pointed out a suspect who had distracted him to create an opportunity for another two suspects to rob one of the restaurant patrons of their cell phone.
Piet detained the suspect and contacted the Edenvale Police. The Police arrived on the scene and took the suspect into custody so that he could be questioned and also provide the SAPS with information that will hopefully help lead to the arrest of his accomplices.
Suspect Arrested after Attempted Break-in in Sebenza
 On the 22nd of September Mamba Control Room received a panic activation from a premises in Sebenza. Robert Motebejane, a Reaction Officer from Mamba, was dispatched to the scene immediately. On arrival, the security guard who had pressed the panic reported seeing three suspects who had cut the lock on the gate of the premises nearby and were attempting to gain access to the property.
The Mamba Reaction Officer went to investigate and, as the three suspects realised they had been spotted by the security guard and Mamba, they tried to run from the scene. Robert chased after them and managed to arrest one of the suspects. The Police were contacted and the suspect detained at Sebenza Police Station. Thanks to a good response time, the suspects never gained access to the property and no goods were stolen.
Having a panic button directly linked to a company like Mamba Strike Force has prevented many incidents from escalating to tragedy. Make sure that if you are ever in a situation where you need help urgently, you have a way to alert your security company, this could save your life.
Domestic Worker Prevents Burglary
 On the 19th of September, while going about her normal duties, a Domestic Worker working at a house in Croydon noticed a potential burglar jumping over the wall. She immediately pressed her panic button so that Mamba could investigate.
A Reaction Officer, as well as the Mamba Special Operations Team responded to the scene. The Domestic Worker pointed out the suspect to Mbuyiseli Langa from Mamba who chased after the suspect and arrested him. The suspect was then handed over to the Police for processing.
It is very important to teach your children, Domestic Workers and anyone who is at home during the day that, if they see anything suspicious, they must not try and investigate it themselves, but rather alert their security company. Mamba’s Reaction Officers are trained to deal with emergency situations and have the necessary back-up should a suspect be armed and dangerous.
16 Arrested in
one week!
Over a period of 7 days from the 8th of
September to the 15th of September Mamba
Reaction Officers made a total of 16 arrests in
our area. These arrests took place during a
number of different incidents that we
responded to and investigated.
There is no substitute for experience,
infrastructure and the passion with which our
brave andwell trained staff conduct their duties
on a daily basis. For more details on these
incidents visit or
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Two Arrested for theft at Local School
 Late on the 13th of September the Mamba Control Centre received an alarm activation from one of our local schools. Reaction Officer, Mbuyiseli Langa was immediately dispatched to investigate. On arrival Mbuyiseli noticed four suspects near the main computer centre of the school and, knowing that the Mamba Strike Force back-up was close at hand, he called on them for support. Back-up arrived within minutes and the suspects soon realised they were heavily outnumbered so they scattered in all directions. The Edenvale SAPS together with the Mamba Strike Force gave chase. Mamba’s reaction officer Mbuyiseli and his supervisor, Pierre Streicher bravely pursued the suspects into the darkness. The continuous training the operations units receive at Mamba paid off when Pierre Streicher methodically surveyed the dark terrain and found the suspect (pictured below) concealing himself under water in a stream beneath a bridge situated inside the Hurlyvale Road Closure. The drenched suspect was detained, arrested, photographed and handed over to the Edenvale SAPS. Another suspect was arrested by the Edenvale SAPS. Nothing was stolen from the school’s premises.
Thanks to the great team work between Mamba and the SAPS, two criminals have now been removed from the streets. Together with the SAPS and the community we can take our streets and homes back.
13 Illegal Immigrants Arrested
On the 8th of September a joint operation between Mamba Special Ops, Edenvale SAPS and EMPD took place in Sebenza. Complaints had been received about vagrants sleeping in the veld and this area was targeted.
15 People were detained of which only two were able to produce a South African Identity Document. The other 13 suspects were arrested by Mamba’s Special Ops team and were handed over to the Sebenza SAPS for processing.
Being pro-active will help assist in lowering the crime rate in this area. Operations like this are vital to improving the safety of all who live and work here. If you notice any suspicious activity in your area please report it to Mamba or your local police department. Together we can make a difference.
A Twist of Fate
 An interesting sequence of events led to the arrest of four suspects for armed robbery in Edenglen on Thursday the 25th of August 2011. Nothing but the power of the universe at work can explain how a series of unrelated circumstances can work together for the greater good.
Our story begins on the 18th of August when an unsecured home became the target of a robbery. After the robbery the resident's decided to link to armed response with their company of choice, Mamba Strike Force. A risk assessment of the premises was conducted and the necessary agreements completed but, due to a small typing error, the bank account number for the transfer of payment for the initial installation was delayed. The resident took the quotation with her to work on the 25th of August to contact Mamba in order to rectify the situation.
On Thursday morning at about 09:45 a lady in Sebenza decided to leave her family run business early to do some shopping. On her way, the lady made a split second decision to bypass a red robot by taking an alternative route that takes her past her friend's house that had been robbed on the 18th. As she drove past she noticed a Toyota Minibus in the driveway and contacted her friend to let her know that something strange was happening. Her friend was shocked and, thanks to the number being on the quote in front of her, immediately contacted Mamba.
Mamba Reaction Officers and Special Ops arrived on the scene within 40 seconds of receiving her call to find that her house was being robbed. Criminals normally gather all the goods they want to steal and then contact their getaway vehicle to collect the goods. A getaway vehicle is normally only at a scene of a crime for a minute or two. The driver of the minibus was arrested, the vehicle impounded and the stolen property recovered. Mamba Reaction Officers and Special Operations team then began a chase to find the other three suspects that had fled the scene.
While driving through the area looking for the escaped suspects, Mamba's Special Ops and Reaction teams were stopped by a security guard from a neighbouring complex who reported that there was a problem. The escaped suspects had forced their way into one of the townhouses, tied up a domestic worker and began gathering all the valuables on the premises. Thanks to a quick response time, another one of the suspects was arrested and the stolen goods recovered. The two remaining suspects fled the scene headed towards Illiondale. Mamba Reaction Officers and Special Ops, with support from Edenvale SAPS later arrested the remaining suspects.
As you can see, a series of seemingly insignificant coincidences led to a happy ending for all except the four suspects. With fate playing a role a number of times in helping apprehend these suspects, we can only assume that the powers of the universe were at work for the good of the victims and the community as a whole.
Arrest at a non-client
On 3 October we received a call from a client that people were trying to break in to the premises next door. Anton and Solomon went to investigate and arrested one suspect as he tried to flee the premises.
Crime Does Not Pay
On 12 October we received a call from a client who reported that suspects were attempting to pay for a R40000 order with a fraudulent cheque. Jaconiah and Pieter were on the premises. The suspects were arrested and handed over to SAPS.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered
On the 15 October while patrolling in Pressburg Street, Edmond came across an abandoned Mazda bakkie. He notified the control room and other Reaction Officers. Jaconiah, who was patrolling in Laurie Street, came across a man who had just been hi-jacked. The man was taken to the abandoned vehicle, which he identified as his own. The vehicle tracking company arrived and took over the situation.
Quick Response prevents break-in
On 18 September we received a call from a client who believed there may be people on his premises. A quick response by Angie in the Control Room and Jaconiah and Willem, led to the suspect being arrested before he could do any damage to the client’s property.
Lady Robbed in Sebenza
On 11 September we received a call from a concerned witness after a lady had been robbed at the corner of Mopedi and Venda Street in Sebenza. Our special units responded and arrested the suspect. All the goods that had been stolen from the lady were returned and nobody was injured. Well done to Jameson, Robert and Morris who were all involved in making this arrest possible.
You can run but your can’t hide
On 10 September we received a panic activation from a client in 8th Avenue. Two suspects had entered his store that had just robbed a café down the road. Albert and Professor responded and arrested both suspects. They were taken back to the scene of their crime where they were positively identified and handed over to SAPS.
Foundersview Exclusive Vehicle
Well done to Willem and Jameson who arrested 4 suspects for theft in Foundersview on 30 August. The stolen goods were also recovered and handed back to the client.
3 Arrests in 12 Hours – 13 August
Well done to Albert, Willem and Riccardo who arrested a suspect in 1st Avenue for threatening a domestic worker. The second arrest was made by Willem, Jaconiah and Pedzi after they were dispatched by Pierre to William Road in Illiondale. They arrested a suspect who was still on the client’s premises. The third arrest was made by Andre’ after he received a tip off from a client. The suspect was arrested for theft and handed over to SAPS. Well done to all of you. Thanks to a team effort we managed to take all three of these criminals off the streets within 12 hours.
Another Suspect Arrested
Thanks to great teamwork by Themba, Boycie, Alfred and Jennifer a suspect was arrested for theft after he had broken into a hous in Kruin Street, Klopperpark on 11 August 2009.
Shop Lifting
Well done to Handswell who arrested a suspect for theft after he had stolen goods from a store in Isando on 31 July 2009.
Armed Robbery in Road Closure
On 30 July we received a panic activation from a house in Edenglen. Willem and Ben were sent to investigate. On arrival they saw our client struggling with one of the suspects who fled as soon as he saw our Reaction Officers. Willem arrested one suspect who was armed and later, Johan arrested another one of the suspects. Both suspects were handed over to SAPS. No body was injured.
Break-in in Edenglen
On 27 July we received an alarm activation form a client in Harris Road. Piet was sent to investigate and arrested a suspect for theft on the premises. The suspect was handed over to SAPS.
Car Chase
On 18 August, Jaconiah and Willem spotted 2 suspects attempting to steal a vehicle from a complex in Main Road. The suspects fled in their own vehicle and Willem and Jaconiah gave chase. The suspects lost control of their vehicle and were involved in an accident when they were arrested and handed over to SAPS.
Arrest in Klopper Park
On 14 July we received an alarm activation from a house in Juweel Street. Poulos responded and arrested a suspect for trespassing. The suspect was handed over to SAPS.
Arrest in Elandsfontein
On 11 July we received a panic from a premises in Allamein Road. Simon, Mesheck and Dudu responded and a suspect was found hiding on the premises and was arrested.
Throwing Stones
On 6 July While patrolling in Minuach Street, Highway Gardens, Sello noticed 3 suspects throwing stones at motorists passing on the Highway. Sello arrested the 3 suspects and they were handed over to SAPS.
Arrest in Klopper Park
On 1 July we received a panic activation from a client in Avangloed Street, Klopperpark. Anton and Poulos responded and managed to arrest one of the suspects that were in the client’s garden. The suspect was handed over to SAPS.
Sebenza Special Units – Making a difference
On 30 June we received an alarm activation from a company in Engwena Street, Sebenza. Alfred responded and saw a suspect jumping over the back wall of the premises. Alfred called for back-up and, with the help of Pedzi and Willem, the suspect was found and arrested. The suspect admitted to stealing scrap metal from the premises and was handed over to Sebenza SAPS.
Unhappy Camper
On 20 June we received a panic activation from a premises in Consalves Street, Edenglen. Willem and Jaconia went to investigate and spotted the suspect trying to flee the premises. Jaconia gave chase and arrested the suspect who had broken into the client’s caravan and stolen some camping equipment.
Trespassing
On 16 June we received a call from a client reporting a suspect jumping over fences in the area. Sello was sent to investigate and arrested the suspect for trespassing.
Fraudulent Cheques
On 15 June 2009 we received a tip-off from a client in Terrace Road, Sebenza that a customer had ordered goods and issued a fraudulent, stolen cheque as payment. Three suspects arrived the following day to collect the goods and were reported to our control room. Alfred and Pedzi arrested all 3 suspects and handed them over to the SAPS.
Repeat Offender Arrested
On 13 June we received an alarm activation from a premises in Amanda Road, Edenglen. Collin and Professor responded and saw the suspects jump over the wall into Edendale Road. The Reaction Officers gave chase and managed to arrest on of the suspects just outside the local school. The suspect was out on parole and is thought to have been involved in other criminal activity in the area.
Suspect Arrested and Vehicle Confiscated
On 12 June we received a panic activation from 10 Gerhardus Street in Elandsfontein. Pieter Botha responded and found 5 suspects loading steel into an Isuzu Bakkie. A suspect was arrested and the vehicle confiscated.
Arrest in Fountain Road
On 10 June 2009 we were notified by a client that there was an intruder on their premises. Willem was sent to investigate and found the suspect still hiding on the premises in Fountain Road, Eastleigh. The suspect was arrest and handed over to the SAPS.
On Patrol
On 3 June, while
patrolling, Poulos saw 2 suspects carrying a 2,5m long piece of railway track.
He confronted the suspects who had stolen this from a premises in Quality Street,
Isando. He called for back-up and was assisted by Gidion and Anton. Both suspects
were arrested. The recovered track is to be used in the Guatrain project. 3
Suspects Arrested On 1 June 2009, Andre, Petrus and Albert
arrested three suspects for trespassing at a school in Eastleigh. The three suspects
are thought to have been involved in other break-ins in the area.
Alarm
Activation - Isando
On 31 May we received an alarm activation
from a premises in Isando. Poulos, Gideon and Anton responded and arrested a suspect
that was in possession of bolt cutters and had attempted to break into the premises. Assistance
Require at Hotel We received a call from a guarding company
requesting assistance at a Hotel in Croydon on 27 May. On arrival at the scene,
Simon noticed some suspects fleeing the premises on foot. Simon blocked the suspects'
path and managed to arrest both of them. They had attempted to steal tyres from
a vehicle parked in the premises. Jumping The
Wall On 24 May 2009, while patrolling in Sebenza,
Alfred, one of the drivers of our Special Unit vehicles, noticed a suspect jumping
over a wall in Simba Street. Alfred confronted the suspect and arrested him for
trespassing. Alarm Activation - Harris Road In
the early hours of the morning on 3 June we received an alarm activation from
a premises in Harris Road. Willem responded and found the suspect hiding in bushes
just outside the premises. The suspect was arrested and handed over to SAPS. Arrest
in Palliser Road On 19 May
we received a phone call from a client in Palliser Road reporting that her sister,
who was not a client, had been attacked at her home. Jaconia and Willem responded
and found the residents tied up in their home. Two suspects were arrested and
cash, jewellery and firearms were recovered. The suspects were handed over to
SAPS. Arrest in Palliser Road On
16 May we received a panic activation from a client in Palliser Road who saw someone
entering a premises across the Road. Thanks to a quick response by Gideon and
Professor the suspect was arrested for theft and handed over to SAPS. Arrest
in Edenvale On 14 May we received a panic
activation from a client in Harmelia who noticed a suspect entering an empty premises
next door to him. The suspect tried to escape the premises by jumping over the
back wall where Sello was waiting and arrested him. Arrest
in Edenglen On 14 May 2009 we received a panic
activation from a premises in Terrace Road. Thanks to a quick response, Jaconia,
Willem and Pedzi managed to arrest the suspect who had just stolen a ladies hand
bag. Arrest in Sebenza On
12 May, while patrolling, Robert noticed a suspect pulling metal pipes out of
a premises in Sebenza. The suspect was arrested for suspected theft and handed
over to SAPS. 2 Arrests in Edenvale On
11 May we received a panic activation from a premises in 15th Avenue. Reaction
Officers were sent to investigate and were told that there had been intruders
in the client's garden. The Reaction Officers took a full description of the suspects
and, while patrolling, Jaconia and Pedzi spotted the suspects who were positively
identified and arrested. The suspects were handed over to SAPS and confessed that
they were planning on tying the Domestic Worker up and robbing the house. On
2 May 2009 we received a panic activation from a business in Van Riebeeck Avenue.
Pierre Streicher arrived on the scene and was notified that there was a shop lifter
in the store. The suspect forced his way out of the shop and Pierre gave chase.
The suspect was arrested in 17th Avenue. Arrest
in Eastleigh On 2 May 2009 we received an alarm
activation from a business in Fountain Road. Pedzi was sent to investigate and
caught a suspect red handed, stealing goods. The suspect was arrested and handed
over to SAPS. Arrest in Hurlyvale On
2 May we received an alarm activation from a premises in Hurlyvale. Willem responded
and saw a suspect trying to climb over the client's wall to flee the premises.
The suspect was arrested and the client did not suffer any loss or damage to his
property. Arrest at a non-client
in Eastleigh Ridge
We received a call from a client who reported
that there was an armed robbery taking place at a non-client in Eastleigh Ridge.
Willem and Jaconia responded and noticed two men fleeing the premises. They gave
chase and arrested one of the suspects close to Greenstone Mall. Arrest
in Edenglen We received a tip off that a crime
was going to take place at a business in Harris Road. On 5 May we received a panic
activation from the client and sent Reaction Officers out in full force. We surrounded
the area and were told where the suspect may be hiding. Willem investigated and
managed to arrest the suspect who had stolen property from the business. The stolen
property was also recovered.
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