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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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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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New Brighton arrest: Suspect found with hijacked vehicle, firearms, jamming device
SAPS Crime Combating Unit arrested a 38-year-old suspect in New Brighton on Wednesday with two firearms, a mobile phone signal jamming device and hijacked bakkie.
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Woman (28) arrested for severely assaulting 3-year-old
A 28-year-old woman was arrested in Bethelsdorp yesterday for severely assaulting a 3-year-old boy after a viral video clip emerged on social media, police confirmed.
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Kirstenhof crime watch team of the year: City of Cape Town honours top neighbourhood watch
Kirstenhof Crime Watch received top honours at the City’s annual safety awards, with chairman Kyle Clark also recognised for outstanding service.
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