Crime
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Latest crime stats: Brakpan in top 30 for truck hijackings
CrimeFull statistics for crimes committed in Brakpan from April to June 2026.
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EMPD officers embark on drive to get rid of used tyres in the city
CrimeRecent protest action, which saw demonstrators burning tyres and damaging the road surface, triggered the by-law campaign.
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Driver and passenger kidnapped during Goods Road hijacking
CrimeThe victims were separated during the ordeal, but were later reunited and dumped in Soweto.
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Hijackers take motorist at gunpoint in Germains Avenue
CrimeTwo armed men forced a motorist into their vehicle before abandoning him in Springs.
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Two Toyota Fortuners stolen within an hour
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to local SAPS between August 21 and 23.
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Early-morning robbery in Dalpark Ext 6 leaves woman assaulted
CrimeA woman was confronted by two armed men who assaulted her after she told them she had no money.
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Pensioners’ SASSA cards allegedly held over grocery debts
CrimeSASSA issues a strong warning after concerns were raised about beneficiaries allegedly surrendering their cards to stores over outstanding debts.
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Brakpan illegal mining raid nets 22 suspects, equipment
CrimeSAPS, SANDF and private security teams joined forces in a major operation at Sallies Village.
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to local SAPS from August 14 to 16.
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Drunk driver arrested in Brakpan as Benoni Flying Squad nets 11 suspects
CrimeThe Benoni Flying Squad made 11 arrests over a two-week period, with suspects facing charges ranging from drug possession and…
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Two-night hijacking spree hits Brakpan
CrimeTwo hijackings were reported in Brakpan within two days, with a Brenthurst man shot during the latest incident.
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Murder case arrest intensifies calls to sack suspended EMPD deputy chief
CrimeThe DA says repeated arrests of suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi have exposed a serious accountability crisis and is…
