Crime
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Sixteen robbers stand trial for mall robbery
The large group of 16 men suspected of robbing two retail stores in the Goldfields Mall appeared in the Welkom Magistrates’ Court on Friday 26 June.
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Law and order prevails in Matjhabeng
A peaceful march by approximately 50 people in Welkom on 30 June took place without incident. A district-wide police deployment resulted in more than 253 fines and dozens of arrests
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Local politician’s husband arrested after raid on guest house in Bloemfontein
The police arrested the husband of the deputy mayor of the Mangaung Metro after a raid on a guesthouse in Bloemfontein.
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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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