Crime
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Heidelberg SAPS weekly crime report: Two hijackings with kidnappings reported near De Hoek Toll Plaza
CrimeThe latest Heidelberg SAPS statistics show a week marked by two hijacking and kidnapping cases, armed robberies, burglaries and several…
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Looters descend on crashed biscuit truck as emergency teams race to secure scene near Heidelberg
CrimeA truck carrying biscuits crashed after an apparent brake failure at the R23/R549 intersection, sparking alleged looting by members of…
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Heidelberg SAPS weekly crime report: Residential burglaries dominate
CrimePolice recorded a range of offences, including violent crimes, property-related offences and fraud.
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Ekurhuleni Water Police recover body from Blesbokspruit in Ratanda
CrimeSAPS is probing the circumstances surrounding the recovery of an unknown man’s body from the Blesbokspruit.
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Gauteng crime operations lead to 107 arrests across the province
CrimeAuthorities say the operations form part of efforts to strengthen crime prevention and improve community safety.
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Heidelberg SAPS alert residents to app scam after victim loses R257 500
CrimeHeidelberg police are warning residents about a new fraud scheme involving a fake mobile app used to allegedly access victims’…
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Update: 15 arrested after Ratanda unrest as Gauteng government condemns mayor’s house attack
CrimeThe Gauteng government has condemned the torching of Lesedi Executive Mayor Mluleki Nkosi's home during violent protests in Ratanda, while…
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Update: Ratanda family demands answers after 23-year-old dies during service delivery protest
CrimeUpdateThe family of a 23-year-old Ratanda man is calling for answers following his death during a service delivery protest, amid…
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Suspended EMPD chief, municipal manager back in court
CrimeThe pair face charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice after allegedly paying a third party R400…
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Cable theft during armed robbery disrupts water supply across Heidelberg
CrimeAn armed gang allegedly overpowered security guards at the Heidelberg Reservoir before stealing vital electrical cables, leaving several suburbs without…
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Body recovered from Nigel quarry by SAPS Diving Unit
CrimeMembers of the Ekurhuleni Water Policing and Diving Services used specialist equipment to recover the body of an adult male…
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Heidelberg safety teams respond within minutes to knife incident
CrimeA rapid response from local safety organizations and police resulted in the arrest of a suspect after an alleged confrontation…
