Crime
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Alexandra residents march against illegal immigration despite president’s five-fold plan
Community galleriesWhile government promises tougher border control and stricter enforcement, some Alexandra residents marched through the streets, saying relief feels far…
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Double murder victims’ family seeks closure
CrimeTwo months after Phineas 'Daphin' Futhane and Neo Mogomotsi were gunned down, the family is still searching for justice and…
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Robbery and carjacking suspects nabbed within minutes in Alexandra
CrimeThree men suspected of a violent house robbery in Edenvale were tracked and arrested in Alexandra within half an hour.
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Police probe discovery of an unidentified body in Alexandra
CrimeAuthorities have opened an inquest after community members reported a body discovered on 3rd Avenue.
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Shooting in Alexandra leaves one dead and six injured
CrimePolice launch a murder and attempted murder investigation after a street dispute in Alexandra reportedly escalated into a deadly shooting.
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Family faces more trauma as rape trial of trusted hairdresser is delayed
CrimeAn Alexandra family feels betrayed as the court case involving the rape of their cognitively limited 22-year-old daughter by a…
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Johannesburg in crisis as more children are treated for substance use
Community galleriesSubstance use crisis deepens as alcohol and drug centre sees the number of minor clients rise to 44% in Johannesburg.
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Kidnapped Alex man allegedly linked to double murder case
CrimeThe state says Kabelo Dikobe, missing since March, was named as a suspect in a double murder involving two people…
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Family of kidnapped Kabelo Dikobe still searching for answers weeks after his disappearance
CrimeDespite a suspect being held in custody, Kabelo Dikobe’s family is still left without answers, and their search for closure…
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Government battles rising drug use among youth
Community galleriesYoung people cautioned over use of vaping, alcohol, cannabis, and illicit drugs.
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Collective action needed to stop child abuse
Community galleriesThe South African government has strongly condemned all forms of violence, abuse, and exploitation against children, and is calling for…
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Armed suspects hijack City Power contractor’s vehicle in Alexandra
CrimeCity Power says that five armed suspects hijacked their contractor’s vehicle in Alexandra and fled with a vehicle and equipment.
