Crime
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Behind bars but online: Inmates linked to WhatsApp extortion scheme
An extortion scheme apparently operating from prison by inmates led to a Hawks’ investigation into WhatsApp impersonation scams.
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Hawks strike major blow against stock thief by securing preservation order
The Hawks have secured a preservation order for a high-end vehicle in favour of the state.
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Gewapende rowers slaan toe op winkel in Westdene
Vier gewapende rowers het Donderdag 6 November ‘n winkel in Westdene beroof. Die vermeende rowers het met duisende rande se voorraad gevlug.
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Barbershop owner gets four life terms for sexual abuse of four teenage boys
The Wesselsbron Regional Court has thrown the book at convicted child sexual predator, imposing four life sentences for each of his deeds.
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Thirteen suspects arrested after farm attack in Heilbron
Thirteen suspects were swiftly arrested on Saturday after a brutal farm attack on a farm outside Heilbron in the Free State.
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Free State police launch full-scale manhunt for killers of 71-year-old woman
The Frankfort police have launched a manhunt for suspects in connection with the murder of a woman (71).
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Suspect appears in court for murder of 3-year-old from Glen
The uncle of 3-year-old Katleho Joy Leeuw was arrested and appeared in court on 28 October.
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Police call on the public to report hacking of phones by cyber criminals to defraud people
Police warn the public of cybercriminals hacking phones to commit theft
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Trial in grievous bodily harm case involving three citizens postponed again due to police procedural delays
Justice delayed for victims of police brutality
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Young man sentenced to life for brutal murder and robbery of Dealsville teacher
Teacher’s killer gets life sentence
