Crime
-
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.
-
Driver and passenger kidnapped during Goods Road hijacking
CrimeThe victims were separated during the ordeal, but were later reunited and dumped in Soweto.
-
Hijackers take motorist at gunpoint in Germains Avenue
CrimeTwo armed men forced a motorist into their vehicle before abandoning him in Springs.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Brakpan illegal mining raid nets 22 suspects, equipment
CrimeSAPS, SANDF and private security teams joined forces in a major operation at Sallies Village.
-
Brakpan weekend crime round-up
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to local SAPS from August 14 to 16.
-
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…
-
Two-night hijacking spree hits Brakpan
CrimeTwo hijackings were reported in Brakpan within two days, with a Brenthurst man shot during the latest incident.
-
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…
-
Five accused remain in custody after court appearance in Mbense murder case
CrimeDefence lawyers requested further particulars relating to the charges against the five accused, including suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi.…
