Crime
Crime
Crime
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Suspected kidnappers of a businessman hauled before court
Four suspected kidnapping syndicate members due in court for ransom abduction of Cleveland businessman rescued unharmed.
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Man arrested for allegedly murdering girlfriend in Welkom
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 44-year-old girlfriend, who was found dead in an outside room in Reitzpark, Welkom, on Monday, 17 August.
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Don’t be a victim of online scamming
Police in the Free State give advice on the prevention on online scamming on platforms like Facebook Marketplace.
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20-year-old arrested for Algoa Park pavement shooting
A 20-year-old suspect has been arrested in Algoa Park in connection with a murder, marking a breakthrough for the investigation.
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Lawyers at police stations aim to strengthen criminal cases
Attorney Malickah Schaffers is based at Mitchells Plain Police Station as part of a project to improve police statements and boost conviction rates.
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Courts impose mandatory life, deviate from it in other child rape cases
Criminal courts impose mandatory life sentences, with a minimum term, in severe sexual violation cases involving adult men across three provinces.
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Police officer abducted during armed guest house robbery
Three armed men robbed a Mount Croix guest house and kidnapped a police officer, who was later found shaken but unharmed by a Fidelity ADT patrol.
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Springbok man sentenced to 10 years for stabbing teenager
A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment after stabbing a 16-year-old boy during a confrontation in Springbok.
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Residents live in fear after another deadly weekend on the Flats
At least ten people have been gunned down on the Cape Flats in another bloody weekend of gang violence, with two killed in Delft and four shot in Wesbank.
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WATCH | Convicted child murderer sentenced to two life sentences, three years
A Kariega man has been sentenced to two life terms plus three years for the rape and murder of eight-year-old Veronique May during Women’s Month.
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