Crime
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Sherwood Gardens house robbery: Masked men tie up family, steal valuables
CrimeTwo armed men wearing balaclavas invaded a Sherwood Gardens home late on Friday night, stealing jewellery, electronics and household items.
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Cable theft surges
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to Brakpan SAPS from September 19 to 21.
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Driver flees armed hijackers near traffic lights in Dalview
CrimeThe driver ran for safety, leaving the keys in the ignition.
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EMPD cracks down on illicit drugs in Ekurhuleni
CrimeThe suspects were taken to respective police stations and are expected to appear in court soon.
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City steps up efforts to curb crime and unrest in Plastic City
CrimeThe municipality cites continued law enforcement visibility, arrests, and land invasion monitoring as part of its response to the Plastic…
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Cash and cellphone stolen in Leachville street robbery
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to Brakpan police from September 12 to 14.
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Motorcyclist burned with exhaust pipe in Leachville hijacking
CrimeA group of eight men, some armed, attacked a rider and burned his arm with an exhaust pipe before fleeing…
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Illegal immigrant found guilty of cable theft, gets 9 years
CrimeThe man from Lesotho was found guilty on three counts and sentenced to 9 years imprisonment before deportation.
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Motorcyclist hijacked at Brakpan North intersection
CrimeHijackers pushed the victim to the ground, threatened him with firearms, and drove off with his motorcycle.
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Man forced to the ground at gunpoint in Muir Avenue hijacking
CrimeThe victim was targeted moments after parking the car. The hijackers fled with the vehicle and the victim’s cellphone.
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UPDATE: Police confirm attempted murder and arson cases opened after Plastic City attack
CrimeThe gunmen allegedly emerged from the Weltevreden Landfill Site before opening fire and torching shacks.
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Plastic City residents flee in fear amid gunfire and blaze
CrimeMothers spoke of grabbing their children and running into the night with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
