Crime
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Viral phone snatcher linked to Diepsloot hijacking arrested
CrimeThe man captured in a viral cellphone-snatching video has now been identified as the same suspect linked to the hijacking…
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JMPD recovers hit-and-run vehicle in Fourways
CrimeWith roads busier than ever this festive season, JMPD and private security recovered a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run, reinforcing…
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Local woman tricked with counterfeit currency while selling phone on Facebook Marketplace
Community galleriesFourways resident Charissa Procos is warning others after a seemingly genuine buyer paid her with counterfeit cash, leaving her without…
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JMPD defends enforcement action against informal traders on Winnie Mandela Drive
CrimeJMPD cracks down on informal traders outside Fourways Mall, citing by-law breaches. But is it a fair game, or a…
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Criminals exploit Bluetooth to steal gadgets from cars, warns Dougladale police
CrimeDouglasdale police intensify operations this festive season, warning that criminals jam cars to steal devices.
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Festive season awareness campaign continues across Douglasdale precinct
Community galleriesThe Douglasdale SAPS, CPF, JMPD, and local security partners continue to spread festive safety awareness across the community, reminding residents…
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Giving informal pointsmen money or food does more harm than good
CrimeFourways resident learned the hard way that informal pointsmen are illegal, unsafe, and sometimes even vandalise traffic lights to solicit…
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Two months on, illegal dumping still unchecked in Farmall
CrimeFrustrated residents say Pikitup failed to collect rubbish along Kindred Avenue. Waste is now spilling into the road.
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Douglasdale police shut down shebeens, 1 for supplying liquor to minors, arrest 17
CrimeAs the festive season begins, Douglasdale SAPS has kicked off its Safer Festive Season operations with arrests, closures, and a…
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Lonehill launches live traffic cameras to boost safety and connectivity
CrimeA new live traffic camera system across Lonehill aims to make daily commutes safer and smarter while strengthening community safety…
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Police dismiss false reports of ‘Blue Lights Gang’ in Fourways
CrimeThe Douglasdale SAPS has moved to reassure Fourways residents following social media claims about a so-called ‘Blue Lights Gang’ targeting…
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Fourways’ illegal traders and settlements in spotlight
CrimeFollowing mounting reports of illegal settlements, dumping, and street trading in Fourways, the Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it is…
