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Three life sentences for Wilgehof killer; co-accused acquitted
The Wilgehof triple murder case ends with the conviction and sentencing of a former employee, while her co-accused boyfriend was acquitted of all charges.
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Morning rush hour crash lands driver in hospital, three unharmed
A morning rush hour crash involving a minibus taxi, two bakkies, and a cyclist saw one driver hospitalised for emergency medical treatment.
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Wilgehof triple murder judgment deferred as defence attorney unavailable
Defence attorney’s unavailability forces postponement of Wilgehof Triple Murder judgment in the Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
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Three men receive four life sentences each for murder of Free State police officers
A Lesotho national is among the three suspects who were each handed four life sentences for killing two police officers.
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Police officer hauled to court over alleged bribe at Maseru Port of Entry
Free State police warrant officer due in court on corruption and extortion charges involving R10 000 bribe at Maseru Bridge Port of Entry
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Border police bust Zimbabwean in R3.8m tobacco smuggling case
A Zimbabwean national in custody over the alleged smuggling of illicit tobacco valued at approximately R3.8m, and a truck and trailer worth R1.8m also seized.
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Police seize illicit drugs worth thousands during operation
Ongoing multidisciplinary Police Operation Shanela II uncovers various drugs at private residences and on the streets in Botshabelo
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Blaze forces closure of shops in fire-gutted Bloemfontein building
Shops in the vicinity of the fire-gutted “Marabastad” building in St Andrews Street in Bloemfontein’s CBD were forced to close following a severe fire.
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84-year-old man sentenced to life for child rape via audiovisual link
Bloemfontein Sexual Offences Court delivers a life sentence via an audio-visual link in a first-of-its-kind sentencing of an 84-year-old man for the rape.
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Former lovers dead after separate fatal shootings in Free State
Armed man fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with police shortly after allegedly fatally shooting his former girlfriend.
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