All SAPS auction goods sold ‘voetstoots’

On Thursday, the annual SAPS Ekurhuleni East Cluster auction saw more people visiting the Springs Police Station than before.

The cluster comprises the Springs, Devon, Duduza, Dunnottar, Nigel, Heidelberg, Tsakane, KwaThema and Ratanda police stations.

At the auction, prospective bidders could place their bets on pieces of furniture belonging to the government, as well as unclaimed items forfeited to the state.

Capt Marinda Pieters, organiser of the event, says all the items were sold and more bidders attended the auction than last year.

Bidders were given a chance to pick items and place their bids.

Viewing and bidding of goods took place between 10am and noon.

The silent auction requires no deposit and only cash is accepted.

“Television licenses must be produced when purchasing televisions,” says Pieters.

Unclaimed goods sold ‘voetstoots’ on behalf of the police included bicycles, radios, tools, TV sets, electrical equipment, microwave ovens, amplifiers, tyres, drills and generators.

There were also office chairs, desks, tables, lockers and many more items that belonged to the state which were made available to prospective bidders.

Admire Mabuza and his friend Orchard Ngwenya were excited to see what the auction had in store for them.

“It is our first SAPS auction and we intend to return next year,” says Mabuza.

Eric Willemse and his wife Juanita say they always support SAPS auctions as they have a lot to offer.

“We buy and sell the goods again,” says Willemse.

Sundra resident Sakkie Rheeders says he was overwhelmed to see so many bicycles at the auction.

“These items were all in an immaculate condition,” he says.

“It was a successful auction and we are impressed with the support from supply chain people.

“All the goods were sold and removed from the premises by 4pm on Thursday,” says Pieters.