Crime
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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.
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UPDATE: Protection order notification preceded deadly family shooting by SAPS officer
CrimeAt the scene, police recovered 15 cartridge casings, bullet fragments, a live round, and bottles of petrol.
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UPDATE: Brakpan North family shooting suspect found dead
CrimePolice officer suspected of killing wife and wounding four others has been found dead.
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Attempted murder case opened after Dalview gunfight
CrimeAfter an exchange of shots, the gunman was wounded and arrested.
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Gunpoint robbery on N17, burglaries and more
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to Brakpan SAPS from August 22 to 24.
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Brakpan SAPS sergeant suspected of family shooting
CrimePolice responded to a shooting along McMillan Avenue where multiple family members were shot.
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Hijacking attempt in Brenthurst: Police recover 9mm round after attack on mother and son
CrimeThe would-be hijackers fled with a cellphone, but not the vehicle – and dropped a 9mm round in their rush…
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Brakpan weekend crime round-up: Guards bound and robbed
CrimeAn overview of crimes reported to Brakpan police from August 15 to 17:
