Crime
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Uncle gets life sentence for repeated rape of teenager, resulting in birth of child
The Bloemfontein Sexual Offences Court sentenced uncle to life imprisonment for repeatedly raping his niece, resulting in her giving birth.
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Four killed, one hospitalised after a fatal shooting on Free State R26 route
The Free State police have launched a full-scale search for unknown armed assailants involved in the fatal shooting on the R26 road.
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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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Significant Free State road, R26 closed temporarily following deadly shooting
Free State road R26 was closed due to an active crime scene while police investigations are ongoing regarding a deadly shooting.
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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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Three learners arrested after the theft of tablet devices and a burglary at a local school
Reddersburg Police have arrested three learners in connection with the burglary and theft of 19 Samsung tablets at a local primary school.
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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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Bloemfontein Flying Squad bust suspected thieves in action
The Bloemfontein Police Flying Squad arrested three suspected car thieves and recovered two vehicles – a Toyota VX Cruiser and a VW Polo Vivo.
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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.
