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Crime
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Abductors face more charges
The suspects, aged between 18 and 40, were arrested on 31 May during the ongoing Operation Shanela II.
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Two arrested with suspected stolen bakkie from Bloemfontein
Two men aged 42 and 46 have been arrested on the R82 near Kragbron after police intercepted a grey GWM bakkie believed to have been stolen in Bloemfontein.
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Bystander stabbed in Reddersburg gang clash
Police have arrested a man (22) from Reddersburg in connection with a brutal gang-related knife attack.
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Free State crimes opposed with police intervention
The South African Police Service (SAPS) crime data shows arguments is the primary driver of violence in the Free State.
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Drug laboratory raided in Bochabela
Police discovered an illegal drug manufacturing laboratory in a house in Kala Street, Bochabela, and arrested a 40-year-old foreign national.
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Safe house in Botshabelo applauded for guarding victims
Minister appload organisation in Botshabelo who work to safeguard and provide care for victims of gender-based violence.
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Prison time for ex-lover’s death
Tumelo Mothupi was sentenced 24 years in prison for murdering his former girlfriend.
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Man locked away for raping teen 14-year old girl
A life sentence on a 39-year-old man for raping his girlfriend’s teenage daughter in early 2023.
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Man in fake hijacking not off the hook
A man (48) from Bloemspruit appeared in court after a false vehicle hijacking case was reported to the police.
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Thief of infrastructure in Noordhoek made an example of
Baam Bothma (21) sentenced to 20 years in prison for multiple counts of cape theft in Noordhoek, Bloemfontein.