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Three Botswana nationals rescued at OR Tambo from human trafficking fate
Three Botswana nationals were rescued from a human trafficking fate during their journey through OR Tambo International Airport.
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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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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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Major firearms trafficking syndicate bust with firearms destined for the Western Cape
JOHANNESBURG – Police arrested two suspects and seized 30 unlicensed firearms in Johannesburg on Monday evening. The firearms were destined for the Western Cape, according to information gathered during the…
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R50 000 reward offered for armed man who targeted a police officer’s child at Bellville school
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is offering a substantial R50 000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an armed man who entered a Bellville school…
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Police bust three after fatal knife stabbing incident in Bloemfontein
A prompt response by members of the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit Bloemfontein led to arrest of three suspects following a fatal stabbing of a man in Bloemfontein
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Police release identikit of suspect in brutal Table Mountain attack
Police have released a facial composite of a suspect wanted in connection with a vicious assault on Table Mountain.
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SAPS recruitment breaks records: almost one million applications received for police trainee programme
PRETORIA – The South African Police Service (SAPS) recruitment drive has shattered expectations, with applications for the Basic Police Development Learning Programme (BPLDP) surpassing the 927 000 mark as the submission…
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Mantashe appointed as temporary acting Police Minister after Mchunu suspension
CAPE TOWN – President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved swiftly to fill the leadership vacuum, appointing Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe as Acting Minister of Police with immediate…
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