Crime
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Court date set for alleged elderly abuse case at a Welkom care centre
The court heard on Friday, 7 November, that investigations have been completed and that the state is ready to proceed. The charges against the accused include attempted murder, torture, abuse,…
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Thirteen suspects arrested after farm attack in Heilbron
Thirteen suspects were swiftly arrested on Saturday after a brutal farm attack on a farm outside Heilbron in the Free State.
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Welkom Officer Wins International Award for Outstanding Carjacking Investigation
The Provincial Commissioner of the Free State, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, congratulated Constable Bulose on his achievement and dedication to fighting vehicle-related crimes. ”
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Man Sentenced to 23 Years for Brutal Murder of Girlfriend in Phomolong
A Phomolong man has been successfully convicted and sentenced to 23 years for the brutal murder of his girlfriend in 2024.
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Former Virginia Pastor Sentenced to 55 Years for Raping Young Church Members
The court heard evidence that Mariti used his position of power and perceived spiritual authority to groom and exploit young female members of his church. The victims were part of…
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Nearly 2 000 arrested during week-long Free State crime operation
The operation yielded positive results, with 99 people arrested for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, 14 for rape, and 11 for murder. Additionally, 403 suspects were found…
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Drug bust made in court
The police confiscated 50 Mandrax tablets with an estimated value of R3 000 from a woman who had smuggled them into the Odendaalsrus Court for an awaiting trail detainee. Photo:…
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Convicted Welkom lawyer fails to appear for R15 Million fraud bail hearing
Jan Gysbert Maritz (57) was not transported to Welkom from Grootvlei Prison in Bloemfontein for his scheduled bail hearing. The application has been postponed to 28 and 29 October.
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Prokureur van Welkom kry drie lewenslange vonnisse vir verkragtings
Bekende Welkomse prokureur en veroordeelde verkragter kry 131 jaar tronkstraf in Bloemfonteinse hooggeregshof.
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Foreign National Arrested for Identity Fraud in Virginia
South African Police Service (SAPS) members attached to the Welkom AGU acted on intelligence-driven information on Tuesday, 14 October, regarding a foreign national who was allegedly misrepresenting himself as a…
