Crime
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Bloemfontein water restoration under way after vandalism, mechanical issues
The water supply to several Bloemfontein residential areas is being restored after residents experienced disruptions for two days.
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Officer allegedly kills 3 at Hennenman gathering before shooting himself
A 47-year-old police officer allegedly opened fire at a family gathering in Hennenman on Sunday 7 June, killing three people before turning the gun on himself.
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Couple forfeits three properties exceeding R5m to the state
The Free State Division of the High Court has granted forfeiture of three properties against the Dalvi couple in a money-laundering case.
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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.
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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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K9 sniffer dogs deployed at Woolworths stores after explosions at two branches
Shoppers visiting Woolworths stores over the weekend may have been surprised to find K9 sniffer dogs on patrol as the retailer stepped up security across the country following two explosions…
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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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K9 sniffer dogs deployed at Woolworths stores after explosions at two branches
The increased security presence comes after explosive devices were detonated at two Woolworths stores in separate incidents last week.
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Car chase in Bloemfontein yields the arrest of 6 men for kidnapping, assault
Police have arrested six men in connection with the alleged kidnapping and brutal assault of a man, who is currently hospitalised.
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Woolworths bombs: Premature to label explosions as acts of terrorism
Police are exploring all possible motives behind the incidents at Woolworths shops in Menlyn and Bloemfontein saying it’s too early classify the incidents as acts of terrorism.
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