Crime
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Man arrested after fatal accidental shooting of nephew
Preliminary investigations revealed that the young man was allegedly accidentally shot at home by his uncle. According to the suspect’s account, he believed there was an intruder in the kitchen…
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Community accused man of cable theft before fatal mob attack
According to police reports, officers were alerted to the mob justice incident on Sunday, 11 January, at approximately 11:15. Members responded swiftly to the scene, where they discovered an African…
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Major fraud investigation hits Moqhaka Municipality in Kroonstad
The Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation (SCI) unit raided the Moqhaka Local Municipality offices in Kroonstad on Friday 9 January as part of a major fraud and corruption investigation. The coordinated…
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Saica investigates former worker of Woodland Hills
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has been made aware of allegations concerning the possible misappropriation of funds by a member in Bloemfontein.
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law enforcers thwart crimes
Two men, aged 30 and 36, were arrested in Maokeng during a roadblock for possessing drugs valued at R20,000. Initially detained after suspicious behavior in a taxi, a search led…
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Father to be imprisoned for life
The sentencing stems from an incident reported on Thursday 25 August 2022, in Allanridge. The court heard how the victim was sexually violated by her father during the period from…
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Efforts to combat crime increased
Free State police are intensifying efforts to combat rising festive season crime through Operation Shanela and Festive Season Operations. They emphasize safety measures for homes, shopping, stokvels, and road use.…
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Saak van bejaarde se mishandeling duur voort
Die aanklagte teen die beskuldigdes sluit in poging tot moord, aanranding met die opset om ernstige liggaamlike leed te veroorsaak, en ontvoering van ‘n 81-jarige vrou by ‘n verswakte-sorg-tehuis in…
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Nog seksklagte: Borgtog geweier
Jaco Roets (45) is ‘n derde keer sedert 2012 in hegtenis, in verband met aanklagte van seksuele misdrywe van dieselfde aard as voorheen. Hy is reeds in 2012 vir seksmisdrywe…
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Father sentenced to life imprisonment for rape of biological daughter
The victim, who was aged 17 at the time, relocated to stay with her father in January 2022. Two days after her arrival at her father’s house, the victim slept…
