Crime
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Society of psychiatrists warns one in six teenagers who use cannabis will become addicted
CrimeThe South African Society of Psychiatrists has noted with concern a growing public perception of cannabis as a ‘harmless’ plant,…
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Long weekend speedsters nabbed in Boksburg
CrimeAll six speedsters were detained at Boksburg and Germiston police stations, on charges of reckless and negligent driving.
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Thieves steal loot across Boksburg, including food from a pre-school
CrimeBelow are some of the serious crimes recently reported to the Boksburg SAPS.
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Accused gets six months for breaching sentence terms
CrimeOfficers said they tried to help the offender to meet his sentence conditions, but there was no cooperation from the…
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Five decomposed bodies recovered at Angelo
CrimeThe bodies found are believed to be of illegal miners.
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Contact crime in Gauteng a concern
CrimeEvening crime is greater in summer when people are more relaxed and leave windows and doors open.
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Two killed in freak accident before Barry Marais road off-ramp
CrimeAll three males were pushing a broken down vehicle before a truck crashed into them instantly, with one of them…
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DA concerned over crime rocketing out of control in Boksburg North
CrimeThe DA said the chronic lack of and proper training of police officers has a direct impact on the high…
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Police Minister urges all role-players to collaborate in fighting crime
CrimeThe minister blamed the rise in crime on corruption, saying corruption impairs government’s ability to render good services to the…
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More than 1600 drug-related crimes reported in Boksburg over the last year
CrimeA total of 57 South Africans are murdered per day nationally. This is the reality of the state of violence…
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Guards robbed in Dawn Park not a cash-in-transit heist
CrimeUpdateThe Advertiser initially reported an undisclosed amount of money was stolen during a cash-in-transit heist.
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Mayor hails fire-fighters who assisted in Joburg blaze
CrimeFirefighting units such a water tanker, grass unit, ambassador trailer and hydraulic platform were deployed.
