Crime
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Three arrested for extortion on N8
Three men including an 80-year-old were arrested near Thaba Nchu for extortion after they stopped a taxi and demanded money from the driver and passangers.
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Polokwane businessman in court over alleged R800 000 arson on vehicle
A businessman from Polokwane arrested in connection with two alleged cases of malicious damage to property appears in court.
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Suspect in Khaeane’s death comes forth as calls for justice intensify
The suspect in Khaeane’s tragic death gave a warning statement as calls for justice intensify in support of the affected family of the deceased.
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CATA remains silent on taxi burnings at Nyanga taxi rank in Nyanga
CATA remains silent on the Nyanga Taxi Rank fire incident while police investigate the arson of three taxis.
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Shooting in Wesbank claims two young lives, injures 6 adults and a baby
Police detectives are investigating two counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Wesbank.
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Police officer busted for allegedly extorting whistleblower during assault probe
A Free State police sergeant is behind bars after being caught breaking the law by extorting money from a civilian who blew the whistle on him.
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Nelson Mandela Bay anti-crime march calls for stronger policing
An anti-crime march in Nelson Mandela Bay saw hundreds of residents demand stronger action against violent crime and stable police leadership.
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SAPS intercepts R1,4 million stolen bakkie and seizes drugs across region
Some of the police operations in the Northern Cape resulted in the interception of a stolen R1,4 million bakkie at the Vioolsdrift Border Post and the seizure of drugs with a combined street value exceeding R450 000.
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Police seek help to solve man’s murder in Odendaalsrus
The Odendaalsrus police are investigating a murder case after a man was found dead in Essenhout Street on Monday 25 May.
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Weapons, ammunition seized as police arrest 217 illegal miners at Westonaria
A total of 217 suspected illegal miners were arrested at the Losberg Kloof Mine at Westonaria as part of the multidisciplinary law enforcement Operation Prosper.
