Crime
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Hijacking gone wrong – suspect makes off with guns but leaves accomplice
CrimeOne of the would-be hijackers allegedly fell to the ground with his firearm, which his accomplice managed to pick up…
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Security groups warn of a rise in dog poisonings on the West Rand
CrimeAnti-poison kits can also be purchased from the RNW Ops room for residents to keep in case of an emergency.
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West Rand District operation: Shotgun, firearm and ammo seized
CrimeFirearms, one of them a shotgun, seized in an interacted crime-prevention operation on the far West Rand.
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Return of load-shedding – Public urged to be vigilant
CrimeSecurity company Fidelity ADT urges communities to be vigilant, and adopt good, personal safety habits.
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Teen rape victim shoots and kills attacker
Crime'While the suspect was raping her she fought back and managed to get hold of the firearm. She shot the…
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Armed robber who steals R10, cellphones caught by community
CrimeTwo armed men recently robbed a man. Luckily one did not get far, as the community jumped in and helped.
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Man attacks and strangles mother during argument
CrimeMan in his 20's arrested for charging, attacking and assaulting his 65-year-old mother.
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Cable thieves caught red-handed in Witpoortjie
CrimeA tip-off from the community led to the arrest of two men in possession of suspected stolen cables.
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Man strangles girlfriend over a cellphone
CrimeA woman who asked back her cellphone from her boyfriend did not know that a few hours later she would…
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Police ask people to drink responsibly and not fight
Crime'People should enjoy themselves as much as they wish, but should know when to stop and guard against unnecessary confrontation.'…
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Local man arrested for illegal possession of lion bones
CrimeA local man was arrested after lion bones were found on his premises and he did not have valid permits…
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Thirty arrested during raid on illegal miners in West Village
CrimeAlcohol and more were confiscated during an operation aimed at stopping illegal mining.
