Crime
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Major counterfeit goods bust nets R385 000 in Chris Hani District
Komani police have seized counterfeit goods worth R385 000 during coordinated raids across the Chris Hani District on 12 February. According to police spokesperson, Captain Yolisa Mgolodela these seizes occured…
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Sterkspruit man gets 25 years for raping 10-year-old girl
The Sterkspruit Regional Court has handed down a 25-year sentence to Bongani Mraca for raping a 10-year-old girl. The court heard how Mraca separated the victim from her friends before…
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Eastern Cape SAPS calls for K9 support
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Eastern Cape is making a call to the public for donations of dogs to join its esteemed K9 units. The province’s police…
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Man charged with attempted murder after neighbours rescue domestic violence victim
A 31-year-old man will appear in Cacadu Magistrates’ Court today on attempted murder charges following a domestic violence incident where community members rescued the victim.
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Suspect arrested on drug dealing allegations to appear in court today
A 31-year-old male suspect allegedly involved in drug dealing and possession of an imitation firearm will appear before Tarkastad Magistrate’s Court today, 26 January 2026.
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Malema’s political future at stake as he returns to court in firearm discharge case
EAST LONDON – The political future of EFF leader Julius Malema hangs in the balance as he returns to the East London Magistrate’s Court today for pre sentencing in his…
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Man jailed 15 years for brutal attack on 84-year-old woman
WILLOWVALE – THE Willowvale Regional Court has sentenced Nkosithandile Mtlaka (32) to 15 years’ imprisonment for the attempted murder of an elderly woman, Noqeshwa Dolisi (84). National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)…
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Police recovered 63 stolen sheep in Lady Grey operation after tip-off
Police and community members successfully recovered 63 stolen sheep in Lady Grey through collaborative search operation, demonstrating effectiveness of strong community-police partnerships in combating theft.
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Two drug dealers arrested in unrelated Vula Vala settlement raids
SAPS arrested two suspects at Vula Vala informal settlement, seizing dagga worth R2,760 during crime prevention patrols targeting drug-related activities in the community.
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Five family members convicted in R500k UIF fraud, money laundering scheme
GQEBERHA – The Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has convicted five accused people who are linked to a complex Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) fraud and money laundering scheme perpetrated against…
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