Crime
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Major Hawks win: Komani cable thieves sentenced to 15 years
Hawks investigators in Komani have secured convictions against cable thieves who targeted critical infrastructure across the province.
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Car stolen during an armed robbery at a Smithfield farm
Two of the suspects then entered the garage and drove off with a white Toyota Hilux (registration number: DSB 071 FS). The suspects also took household goods during the robbery.
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SAPS nab two abalone poachers in Gqeberha
Once again, illegal abalone dealers were dealt another blow when SAPS members nabbed two suspects and confiscated abalone worth approximately R340,000 in KwaZakhele on Friday.
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Operation Shanela II Cleans Up Mangaung’s streets
During the operation on Saturday, 30 August, seven fines were issued in terms of the Stock Theft Act for failure to brand-mark an animal. The total sum of fines issued…
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Two arrested and illegal cigarettes worth more than R1 million confiscated
A search of the vehicle revealed 36 boxes of illegal cigarettes hidden in the back.
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Human remains of newborn found in donga
Phuthaditjhaba – The discovery of the remains of a newborn human baby on Wednesday, 27 August, has sent shockwaves through the community. The Phuthaditjhaba SAPS are appealing to the community for…
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Hawks foil kidnapping syndicate in Gqeberha, nine suspects arrested
Hawks arrested nine suspects in a kidnapping syndicate after Tracey Fourie was held captive for a week while ransom negotiations unfolded in Gqeberha.
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Man sentenced for illegal circumcision of underage boys
PORT ST JOHN’S – The Port St John’s Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Orlando Ngcaca (28) to three years’ direct imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to two counts of contravening the…
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Public losing trust in Matjhabeng Municipality
The recent allegations against Mojalefa Buti, member of the mayoral committee (MMC), have evoked a strong and vehement public outcry and political opposition. The airport is a complicated legal matter…
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Chief director at Education, director, and entity arrested for Covid-19 tender fraud
A chief director at Education, a company director, and entity were arrested for corruption and fraud related to a R6,5 million tender to conduct Covid-19 training.
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