Marti Will
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A 29-year-old kidnapping victim was rescued during a police operation in Welkom that led to the arrest of six suspects and the seizure of firearms, ammunition and three vehicles.
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Police have uncovered an alleged kidnapping syndicate operating from a house in Karee Crescent, Welkom, leading to the arrest of five suspects
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A former SAPS employee was sentenced to 15 years for defrauding victims with false promises of liquor licenses and jobs.
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The ANC suspended Executive Mayor Phindiwe Maseko for not adhering to party directives on the Mayoral Committee’s composition.
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The Free State Provincial Serious and Violent Crime Unit has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying four individuals who may be able to assist investigators following an armed robbery at a retail store in Welkom
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A 46-year-old parolee has been arrested after police recovered a vehicle stolen during a violent business robbery in Botshabelo, while a manhunt continues for three remaining suspects.
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A 45-year-old man who allegedly absconded after being granted bail on a rape charge in 2020 has been re-arrested by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Free State Provincial Tracking Team.
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The South African Police Service (SAPS), supported by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has arrested 1 149 suspects and seized 25 illegal firearms
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Thapelo Makhubo was sentenced to 14 years for armed robberies at Phuthaditjhaba Mall, concluding the gang’s crime spree.










