The relentless efforts of Sydenham SAPS detectives and crime prevention officers continue to deliver results, with a woman sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for the murder of her boyfriend and officers reaching a significant milestone in removing illegal firearms from the streets.

The most notable success came on June 15, when the Durban High Court sentenced a 26- year old woman to 15 years behind bars for the murder of her 28-year-old boyfriend in Quarry Road West, Clare Estate.

The case stemmed from an incident on November 24, 2024, when a man was fatally stabbed during an altercation with his girlfriend.

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A murder case was subsequently opened at Sydenham SAPS and assigned to Detective Sergeant Lungisani Kweyama.

According to Sydenham SAPS communications officer, Sergeant Simo Jili, Det Sgt Kweyama’s investigation led to information that the suspect had fled to Pietermaritzburg and was planning to relocate to Gauteng.

“Det Sgt Kweyama immediately followed up on the information, travelled to Pietermaritzburg and successfully arrested the suspect before she could leave the province. Following a thorough investigation, she was charged and later sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment,” said Sgt Jili.

He praised the detective’s dedication, describing the conviction as a reflection of the meticulous investigative work carried out by Sydenham SAPS detectives.

In another recent success, members of the Sydenham Crime Prevention Unit recovered an unlicensed firearm during an intelligence-driven operation on June 30.

Constables, Lungisani Masuku and Mlungisi Khanyile acted on information about a man allegedly carrying an illegal firearm.

They located the suspect, searched him and recovered a 9mm pistol with live ammunition.

The firearm’s serial number had been filed off. Sgt Jili said the arrest marked the 10th illegal firearm recovered by the two officers since January this year.

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“Our visible policing members and detectives remain committed to ensuring that dangerous criminals are removed from our communities and brought before the courts. These successes demonstrate the dedication and professionalism of our members,” he said.

Police have urged members of the public to continue reporting criminal activity by contacting Crime Stop on 08600-10111 or Sydenham SAPS on 031 321-4452.