Crime
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Four men arrested with illegal pistols, 64 rounds of ammunition
Four men were arrested in Graaff-Reinet for possessing two illegal firearms and ammunition, following interprovincial cooperation between SAPS units.
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Manhunt launched after six suspects break out of police station’s holding cell
A manhunt has begun after six suspects escaped from Lydenburg Police Station, raising security concerns.
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Detective arrested for second time this month over suspected stolen property
A Free State detective, based in Fouriesburg, arrested for the second time this month for serious offences and possession of unlicensed items.
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Man accused of sexual harassment arrested for murder after shooting father
A 33-year-old was arrested following a joint intelligence operation after allegedly killing a father who confronted him over sexual harassment allegations.
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Two arrested over truck blockade as traffic returns to normal in Dutywa, Ngcobo
The protests, linked to tensions between taxi operators and other transport stakeholders, halted the movement of goods and services on Wednesday.
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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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City calls for expanded policing powers after alarming crime stats
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for urgent action to strengthen conviction rates for gang, gun and drug-related crimes.
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Millions in illicit cigarettes seized near Kei Cuttings following truck accident
A truck accident near Kei Cuttings led Hawks investigators to discover R4.5 million worth of suspected illicit cigarettes, prompting intensive investigations into organised crime.
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Three men sentenced to life over rape attacks after 15-year court battle
Three suspects received life sentences yesterday for rape and aggravated robbery following a 2010 attack on women at a Stutterheim farm outside Qonce.
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Child force fed alcohol in viral video taken to safety
The child who was forced to drink alcohol in Tafelsig has been removed from his family and placed in safety.
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