Crime
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IPID investigate fatal shooting of constable by fellow officer in Bloemfontein
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the murder of a Bloemfontein police constable allegedly shot and killed by another officer.
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Alleged copper thief shot dead during struggle over weapon
The suspect, employed by a private security company, allegedly apprehended the deceased for stealing copper. A struggle ensued, and the suspect further alleged that the deceased attempted to disarm him,…
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Family tied up during early morning house robbery in Durbanville
A family was tied up and robbed of cash, valuables and a vehicle during a brazen early morning house robbery in Sonstraal East on Sunday.
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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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Two foreign nationals charged in R3.5 million abalone bust
The intelligence-driven operation, conducted by members of Operation Lockdown III working alongside the Endangered Species K9 Unit, led to the discovery of 6 400 units of abalone at a premises…
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Joint operation nets 11 suspects in massive copper cable bust across North West
Eleven suspects were arrested in a major sweep across Stilfontein and Potchefstroom on Wednesday, 5 November following a collaborative effort between the police and Combined Private Investigation (CPI). The operation…
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Top official in corruption investigations kidnapped and abandoned
A top official in corruption investigations was kidnapped and later abandoned near Midrand, with his digital devices used for work stolen.
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Four suspects killed, rifles recovered in Bronkhorstspruit CIT bust
A coordinated operation involving multiple Gauteng law enforcement agencies resulted in a fierce shootout on Friday, 7 November, leaving four cash-in-transit (CIT) robbery suspects dead and one arrested.
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Langebaan geskok ná dood van geliefde inwoner
LANGEBAAN – Die gemeenskap van Seaview Park is in rou en ongeloof gedompel ná die skokkende ontdekking van die liggaam van Cheryl Lombard (54) in haar huis vroeër vandeesweek. Volgens…
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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.
