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North West mother in court for murder of her baby

Portia March 14, 2022

A 28-year-old woman is expected to appear at the Taung magistrate’s court on Monday to face charges of killing her baby. The incident is alleged to have taken place on Friday. Police spokesperson...

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Drama as man was caught stealing from a boutique in the middle of the night in Voi

Portia March 9, 2022

It was drama as 23-year-old John was caught trying to steal from a boutique. He is believed to be terrorizing residents stealing from homes and businesses. The police have been on the hunt trying...

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Crime Local South African news

Rosettenville’s 460 Round Shots Showdown!

Portia February 24, 2022

A STAGGERING 460 shots were fired at the police ambush where eight thugs died on Monday, 21 February. The area was turned into a war zone as tough cops and a well-trained heist gang...

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Crime Local South African news

Man sentenced for burning six-week-old baby with dry ice

Portia February 24, 2022

In a bone-chilling case, a man was found guilty after burning the six-week-old baby of his ex-girlfriend with dry ice and administering various other injuries by repeatedly hitting the baby with the open hand...

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SAPS launches manhunt for suspects following a cash-in-transit heist in Vanderbijlpark

Portia February 5, 2022

A police officer was killed and another injured in a shootout with criminals during a cash-in-transit heist in Vanderbijlpark yesterday. Officers were responding to the attack when the gang that was travelling in four...

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Crime Local Society

Five accused robbers were detained while relaxing at a restaurant in Upington

Portia February 1, 2022

According to police, the five, three women, and two men allegedly robbed a local liquor store of cash on Saturday, 29 January 2022. “ZF Mgcawu Highway Patrol Unit received a complaint at 17:00 of...

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Crime Local South African news

3rd suspect in Eastern Cape cop’s murder arrested

Portia January 25, 2022

The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) have arrested a third suspect in connection with the murder of a Mthatha police officer. The suspect, Khuselo Mkhangeli, made a brief appearance in the Mthatha Magistrate’s...

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Farmers assisted in the capture of a smuggler for R667k worth of smuggled cigarettes in Saamboubrug

Portia January 20, 2022

The vibrant partnership between the police and the rural safety structures under Saamboubrug policing area led to the apprehension of two suspects and confiscation of illicit cigarettes on Tuesday, 18 January 2022 at about...

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A couple is in court for the death of their four-month-old infant

Portia January 18, 2022

Couple in court over killing their 4-month-old baby. A couple accused of killing their 4-month-old baby will stand trial in the high court, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said on Monday. NPA spokesperson in...

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Crime Local South African news

Lady who staffed R4m in bags and walked out of Mall of Africa has been caught

Portia January 18, 2022

Update: R4m theft suspect Bathobile Mlangeni had no cash, lived quietly. For three months, the 82-year-old was none the wiser that she had been harbouring one of the most wanted suspects in SA. Bathobile...

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Crime Local South African news

A Limpopo cop got suspended after reportedly supplying prisoners with booze and dagga

Portia January 11, 2022

A sergeant attached to the Phalaborwa police station in Limpopo has been suspended, after allegedly supplying liquor and marijuana to inmates on New Year’s Eve. According to a statement by police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela...

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Crime South African news

Tracker on SA-registered car leads cops to armed robbers in Zimbabwe

Portia January 1, 2022

A man lost his money and car to thieves, then murdered a 10-month-old baby. A surveillance company in South Africa led the police to the suspected killers after the robbery. Two suspects have been...

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Crime Local Society South African news

Man found with drugs worth R2 million to appear in court

Portia December 30, 2021

PRETORIA – A man who was arrested by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) on Tuesday for possession of drugs worth R2 million will appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court today. The...

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Crime Local Society South African news

Police Officer bumped into several body parts scattered in Limpopo road (N1)

Portia December 29, 2021

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) is investigating a case of culpable homicide after the alleged discovery by a police officer of an unknown man’s body parts on the side of a road in...

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Crime Local Society South African news

After stealing a Metro Police vehicle and taking a joyride, the thieves crashed it

Portia December 28, 2021

Johannesburg- Thieves stole a Joburg Metro Police patrol vehicle in Senaoane on Sunday night and went on a joyride before they crash it. It is understood that criminals took advantage of the three JMPD...