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3 558 new constables boost police ranks for festive season
South African Police Service holds simultaneous passing out parades at five academies to boost crime-fighting capacity during busy holiday period.
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Glen: Second Leeuw-child found dead, family members arrested
The body of Onkarabetse Leeuw (5) that went missing over the weekend, was found on Wednesday in the bushes in Glen. This follows the violent death of his cousin (3)…
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Police appeal for help in finding missing five-year-old boy from Glen
The police in Glen in the Free State appeal for help in finding Onkarabetse Leeuw, a missing child. Share any information you may have.
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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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Court rejects bid to drop charges against presidential protection officers in #BlueLightMafia case
The Randburg Magistrate’s Court has dismissed a defence application to have criminal charges struck from the roll against eight South African Police Service members accused in the so-called #BlueLightMafia case,…
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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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Missing 20-year-old man found deceased in mountains
Authorities confirm the missing man (20) found deceased in mountains is Khulekani Bophelo. The cause of death is under investigation.
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Students arrested for public violence granted bail with campus ban
Nine students were granted bail after their arrest on campus and the court ruled they may not enter the university’s premises until the case is resolved.
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‘I couldn’t keep quiet’: Police chief Mkhwanazi after explosive police corruption allegations
Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, KwaZulu-Natal police chief, says he was aware that his 6 July press conference exposing alleged criminality and political interference would put him in the crosshairs – but…
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Police officer holding family members hostage in Mamelodi
Police constable at the centre of hostage drama
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