Crime
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Cradock Four murder inquest: Generational trauma for families after nearly 40 years
The families of the Cradock Four, anti-apartheid activists murdered in 1985, continue to endure generational trauma while seeking closure, as revealed in an emotional inquest.
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MEC condemns brutal killing of two employees
Eastern Cape Health MEC condemns the murder of two St Elizabeth Hospital staff in Lusikisiki; police urge public to help trace the suspects.
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Buffalo City Metro to beef up security at reservoirs as water outages persist
BCM to boost security at reservoirs after theft, vandalism worsen water outages across Metro; Nompumelelo, Ducats among hardest hit areas.
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Rural women in Buffalo City empowered on gender-based violence
Small Projects Foundation, an East London based non-governmental organisation (NGO), recently hosted a gender-based violence (GBV) workshop aimed at empowering women in rural areas about the scourge of GBV, held…
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Boyfriend sentenced to 25 years for setting girlfriend alight in jealous rage
A 31-year-old Motlatsi Mpharu was sentenced to 25 years’ imprisonment on May 23 at the Sterkspruit Regional Court for attempted murder after he tied his then girlfriend, 22-year-old Mpho Kutoana,…
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Hacked Facebook account leads to major fraud case
A man faces fraud charges for scamming a woman out of R85 800 via a fake Facebook account.
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WATCH: Shop owner kidnapped in Gqeberha
A 44-year-old shop owner was allegedly kidnapped by five suspects in North End. Suspects shot through his BMW window, forced him into their Polo and fled with both vehicles.
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Seventeen firearms stolen in brazen heist at Humansdorp Traffic Department
Humansdorp police have launched an investigation into a major burglary case following the theft of 17 firearms and an undisclosed sum of money from the Kouga Municipality Traffic Department offices.
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Western Cape stolen gun recovered during shootout in Humansdorp
Two 18-year-old suspects arrested in Humansdorp after shooting incident. Police recovered a firearm in their possession that was stolen in Cape Town a decade ago.
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Helicopter deployment enhances safety at Table Mountain National Park
SANParks has deployed a helicopter at Table Mountain National Park, aiding in response to threats. A recent success included catching a suspect with a knife.
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