Crime
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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.
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Police believe they have closed in on e‑hailing hijacking syndicate
Community galleriesAfter months of hijacking reports, Alexandra police believe they may have finally cornered the syndicate behind attacks on e‑hailing drivers.
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Two learners stabbed in Minerva Secondary School brawl
CrimeTwo boys were stabbed and two girls pepper‑sprayed during a violent fight at Minerva Secondary School.
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Family shares moments leading to fatal stabbing on 12th Avenue
CrimeThe family of a 25‑year‑old suspect recounted the events that led to the fatal stabbing of his stepfather, during a…
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Police open murder docket after son allegedly kills stepfather
CrimeGauteng police spokesperson Colonel Noxolo Kweza has confirmed that a murder docket has been opened and one suspect has been…
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Mugabe and Matonhdze abandon bail and opt for plea negotiations
CrimeAllegations over Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and Tobias Tamirepi Matonhdze’s alleged illegal status in the country have derailed their bail application…
