Crime
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UPDATE: Brakpan community holds candlelight vigil for Marius ‘Vlam’ van der Merwe (VIDEO)
CrimeFamily, friends and residents lit candles at a solemn vigil for Marius van der Merwe, described by many as a…
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UPDATE: Van der Merwe murder draws presidential response and call for action
CrimePresident Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned the murder of Marius van der Merwe, a Brenthurst resident and recent Madlanga Commission witness,…
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UPDATE: Van der Merwe reported fearing for his life
CrimeUpdateThe family of Marius van der Merwe confirmed he previously expressed concern for his safety.
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VIDEO: SAPS hunts killers after Witness D murdered in Brenthurst
CrimeSensitive ContentMarius 'Vlam' van der Merwe was shot with an AK-47 as he arrived home with his wife.
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Gunmen hijack Hyundai H100, abduct both occupants
CrimeThe victims were tied up before being freed in an isolated area.
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Follow-up: 60 lights handed out at Tweedy Park to curb crime
CrimeDue to continued burglaries and thefts at the Tweedy Park Old Age Home, now targeting recently donated solar flood lights,…
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Motorbike and wheelchair stolen in separate break-ins
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to local SAPS from November 21 to 23.
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SAPS investigates trio of hijackings in Brakpan in single day
CrimeA delivery driver and his assistant, a Hamilton Avenue family and a motorcyclist were targeted in three separate hijackings.
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Man abducted in hail of bullets outside Olympic Centre
CrimeLocal police are investigating an attack in which a man was fired upon and dragged into a waiting car. Blood…
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Brakpan police seek public help to identify body found on New Kleinfontein Road
CrimeBrakpan police hope the community can help identify the man or connect them with his relatives.
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Village of Hope prepares for Christmas party, calls for donations
CrimeAfter bringing smiles and support to children in Mgongo, Village of Hope is preparing for a festive Christmas celebration and…
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Man arrested after attempted theft from bakkie
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to local SAPS from November 14 to 16.
