Crime
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Man arrested for double murder of two brothers at Harrismith farm
Police have arrested a man (26) in connection with the murder of two brothers at Toekoms Farm outside Harrismith. The arrest was made less than 24 hours after the attack…
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Illegal mining in Welkom and other hotspots in Matjhabeng targeted
Joint operations against illegal mining in the Free State led to multiple arrests, firearm seizures, and recoveries of gold and copper.
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Off-duty police officers intercept truck with copper cable worth R1,8 million
Two men were arrested after off-duty police officers intercepted a truck carrying suspected stolen copper cable worth more than R1,8 million on the N1 on Wednesday evening, 17 June.
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Who is protecting SA’s future teachers against violence, fear?
From teaching practice to police station: Who is protecting South Africa’s future teachers?
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Mob turns on police, dogs released, stones fly, backup called in during drug bust
Suspects arrested when Anti-Gang Unit drug bust in Joe Slovo turned violent when community members attacked police officials and vehicles.
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Simultaneous disruptive operations held across Lejweleputswa district
Operation Shanela conducted by SAPS in Lejweleputswa led to 29 arrests, multiple fines, and confiscation of counterfeit goods.
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VIDEO | Man arrested after viral video exposes road rage attack on female student
A suspect was arrested after a video clip showing a physical altercation went viral on various social media platforms. In it the suspect was seen assaulting the victim while others…
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Justice for Leo: Landmark sentence sends strong message against animal cruelty
A pastor and his wife have received direct imprisonment for animal cruelty and child sexual abuse in a groundbreaking Free State case marking South Africa’s first custodial sentence for domestic…
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DNA evidence links serial rapist and robber to decade-long crime spree
Free State police have welcomed the sentence handed down by the Welkom Regional Court against Mzinkwe Leonard Binda (48), who was sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday, 2 June.
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Officer kills 4 at Hennenman gathering before shooting himself
A 47-year-old police officer allegedly opened fire at a family gathering in Hennenman on Sunday 7 June, killing three people before turning the gun on himself.
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