Crime
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Cat Matlala finally heads to High Court for attempted murder trial
Crime'Cat' Matlala, and the two alleged hitmen, will spend Christmas in jail, waiting for the commencement of their trial in…
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Faith-based persons and organisations unite to address Alexandra’s rising violent crime
Community galleriesAs spiritual leaders meet to discuss the high levels of crime in Alexandra, a single question arises: Could spiritual intervention…
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Armsta chairperson’s death sparks call for task team to probe taxi violence
CrimeAs Armsta and the Moekeletsi family bid farewell to Molefe Moekeletsi, Transport MMC Kenny Kunene called for the establishment of…
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Residents find body floating in Jukskei river
CrimeBody discovered in Jukskei River. Police are on the scene, but questions remain about how the man died.
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City targets stores around Pan Africa with its large-scale store inspections
Community galleriesAs the City of Johannesburg’s acting mayor, Eunice Mgcina, returns to the Wynberg precinct in a high-impact service delivery operation,…
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Ziyakhala Movement unhappy with SAPS memorandum response
Community galleriesAfter submitting a memorandum of demands, calling for the overhaul of the management of Alexandra Police Station, Ziyakhala Movement says…
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Police launch murder investigation after shooting of taxi boss Molefe Moekeletsi in Marlboro
CrimePolice confirm a double murder and triple attempted murder investigation is underway after the fatal shooting of Armsta chairperson Molefe…
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Alex man found dead in pool of blood
CrimeA family is yet to get answers after an Alexandra man was found dead in his home.
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Community Guardians leader battles trauma and injury after violent shooting
Crime“This Incident hurt me to such an extent that I felt that I wished I could die,” Alexandra, safety leader,…
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Alexandra’s escalating gun violence prompts calls for unity and co-operation
CrimeAs gun violence tears through the streets of Alexandra, residents are urged to unite and take back their community.
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I heard the gunshots as they finished him – Thabo Mahane
CrimeThe haunting words of Thabo Mahane were penned from a hospital bed in the Intensive Care Unit and read at…
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Police urge Alexandra residents to help curb violent crime
CrimeActing station commander Colonel Jerry Phaswana says crime in Alexandra is deeply troubling and difficult to address without community cooperation.
