Crime
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Detective arrested for second time this month over suspected stolen property
A Free State detective arrested for the second time this month for serious offences and possession of unlicensed items.
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Sharp spike in theft of gate motors in Bloemfontein as syndicate targets high-end items
Syndicate target gate motors in Bloemfontein
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Suspected robbers linked to robberies of two Bloemfontein jewellery stores in custody
Two suspected armed robbers of Bloemfontein jewellery stores launch their bid for bail.
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Suspected robbers face court after armed robbery charges
Two brazen armed robbers linked to two Bloemfontein jewellery stores, are remanded in custody.
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Former municipal manager, director arrested for R2m transformer fraud
Hawks arrested former municipal manager and energy director for fraud/corruption in R1.9M transformer tender. Despite payment, transformers never delivered.
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Official at Mangaung Correctional Centre busted for drug smuggling
In Bloemfontein, a correctional officer faces charges for possession of drugs after a police investigation.
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Glen child murders: Mother of slain girl (3) in court for murder of family member’s son (5)
The aunt of Onkarabetse Leeuw (5) is expected to appear in court today regarding his murder.
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Free State police secure life sentence for child rapist in Kroonstad
In a powerful demonstration of justice and commitment to protecting vulnerable community members, the Free State police have secured a landmark conviction in a deeply distressing child rape case this…
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Hawks investigating extortion case involving a ring of inmates in jail
Hawks probing a sophisticated WhatsApp extortion case
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Two additional persons sentenced in R7m luxury vehicle fraud case
BLOEMFONTEIN – The ongoing high-profile fraud case against eight accused fingered in defrauding Standard Bank and West Bank of about R7 million to purchase high-end vehicles, has resulted in the…
