Crime
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Man jailed for 27 yrs after stabbing girlfriend to death in Bohlokong
The court heard that on the evening of 23 March 2023, at around 20:08 police and emergency services were called to Phase 7 in Bohlokong following reports of a murder.
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Police arrest 12 in major Easter weekend operation in Thabo Mofutsanyana
The arrests are linked to a range of serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, rape, illegal possession of firearms, and drug offences. Police said the high-visibility operations, supported by information…
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Joint police and military operations target gang activity in Gqeberha
The South African Police Service, in close coordination with the South African National Defence Force, has conducted sustained joint operations in gang-and drug-affected areas of Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape,…
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Father sentenced to 12 months after assaulting daughter
The Kroonstad Regional Court has convicted a 40-year-old man from Edenville for assault and crimen injuria against his 12-year-old daughter. The court heard that on 29 November last year, at…
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Police in the Free State arrest 1 356 suspects for multiple crimes
With a focus on illicit contraband, vehicle crimes and illegal firearms, the police in the Free State arrested 1 356 crimes in a week long operation.
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Interprovincial police operation tackles cross-border crime
The police in the Free State have launched an interprovincial operation aimed at tackling cross-border crime and enhancing community safety.
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Man convicted after attempting to bribe SAPS officers in illicit cigarette case
He called the two officers, both holding the rank of sergeant, over and offered them R15 000 in exchange for allowing the truck to leave without further action.
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Three men arrested after Harrismith farm attack, farmer assaulted
During the confrontation, the farmer was allegedly struck on the head with a stone, sustaining an open wound.
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Man (67) murdered in Harrismith, police shoot suspect during arrest
Police investigations led officers to a 31-year-old male suspect, believed to be the deceased’s nephew, who resides in a shack in the same Bufferzone area. The suspect was traced later…
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Man caught with rhino horns, diamonds and gold in Ficksburg
Patrol by Ficksburg police has resulted in a major bust involving suspected rhino horns, unpolished diamonds, and gold, highlighting ongoing wildlife trafficking concerns in the Free State.
