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Crime
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Police officer busted for allegedly extorting whistleblower during assault probe
A Free State police sergeant is behind bars after being caught breaking the law by extorting money from a civilian who blew the whistle on him.
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Police catch suspected rape fugitive after 16 years on the run
A Bloemfontein man who evaded the police for 16 years, is set to face justice following his arrest in connection with the alleged rape of a friend in 2010.
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Local politician’s husband arrested after raid on guest house in Bloemfontein
The police arrested the husband of the deputy mayor of the Mangaung Metro after a raid on a guesthouse in Bloemfontein.
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Two due in court over Motheo College student murder
The police arrested two men connected to the alleged murder of a Motheo TVET College student, a month after going into hiding.
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Man arrested for double murder of two brothers at Harrismith farm
Police have arrested a man (26) in connection with the murder of two brothers at Toekoms Farm outside Harrismith. The arrest was made less than 24 hours after the attack that claimed the lives of Reanetswe Lakaje (9) and Thabiso…
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Who is protecting SA’s future teachers against violence, fear?
From teaching practice to police station: Who is protecting South Africa’s future teachers?
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Mob turns on police, dogs released, stones fly, backup called in during drug bust
Suspects arrested when Anti-Gang Unit drug bust in Joe Slovo turned violent when community members attacked police officials and vehicles.
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VIDEO | Man appears in court after viral video exposes road rage attack on female student
A suspect was arrested after a video clip showing a physical altercation went viral on various social media platforms. In it the suspect was seen assaulting the victim while others attempted intervening.
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Mother and lover jailed after sexual abuse
The Bloemfontein Sexual Offences Court has imposed a life sentence on a 36-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman for the rape of three children.
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Police raids strike multiple illicit drug networks
Police in the Mangaung Metro arrested and confiscated illicit substances, including crystal meth, Mandrax and dagga.