Crime
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Robber strikes after victim uses phone to help stranger
CrimeThe victim was threatened with a sharp object and forced to hand over her belongings.
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Brakpan SAPS celebrates members’ commitment beyond policing duties
CrimeThe station acknowledges members’ dedication and celebrates their achievements both within and beyond the workplace.
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Owner learns of vehicle theft after police recover stripped car
CrimeBrakpan police recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a man after acting on information about suspicious activity at a CBD…
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Church cottage resident assaulted during robbery
CrimeThree intruders attacked a man with a hammer and stole items from a church.
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Cash, laptop and keys stolen in suspected bank-following robbery
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to local SAPS from June 5 to 7.
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Suspected robber arrested after crashing vehicle during pursuit in Vulcania
CrimeAn early-morning patrol led to the arrest of a robbery suspect after officers encountered an injured victim running along Springs…
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Former Ekurhuleni city manager, technology firm face corruption allegations
CrimeA luxury London trip, municipal tenders and allegations of corruption have thrust former city manager Imogen Mashazi back into the…
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Gunmen open fire on fleeing couple during suspected hijacking attempt
CrimePolice are investigating after a woman was shot during an attempted hijacking near the Mgongo informal settlement.
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Armed robbers hold Leachville family at gunpoint
CrimeThe family was forced into a room and tied up while robbers transferred funds and ransacked the house.
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Hijackers use fake vehicle fault to lure truck driver into trap
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to local SAPS from May 29 to 31.
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Underreporting crime hampers policing efforts in Brakpan
CrimePolice warned that residents who fail to open cases are creating gaps in crime intelligence, making it harder to combat…
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House robbers hit three Brakpan properties
CrimeA woman was dragged into her home in Dalpark Ext 6, while families in Leachville and Sherwood Gardens were threatened…
