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More questions about police integrity after Special Task Force member appears in court for Witness D murder

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Two people fatally shot in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town

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Alleged shooter of Marius, aka Witness D, nabbed

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Madlanga Commission acknowledges Witness D’s bravery after murder suspect arrested

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Man allegedly kills 64-year-old he believed was practicing witchcraft

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Ramaphosa deploys 2 200 soldiers to fight crime in five provinces

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News Sergeant Nkosi contradicts Sibiya’s testimony, says claims are ‘false’

Politics Joburg mayor and his deputy face off as fight to lead the ANC heads to court

Courts WATCH: Ex‑Saps Special Task Force cop remains in custody over Witness D assassination

News Witness D’s family confirms death threats after Brakpan hit

News Post Office crisis: Workers say liquidation would devastate communities

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Viljoenskroon woman gets suspended sentence for R800 000 business fraud

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How successful has SANDF deployment been in week one?

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Police probe 60 insurance murder cases

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Westville filling station shootout: Two dead, BMW driver arrested [VIDEO]

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Three dead, teenager wounded in Mitchells Plain gang shooting

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Teen among carjackers arrested: 7 tips to avoid your car being stolen

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Wesbank teen accused of shooting with unlicensed firearm to distract police to appear in court

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Why SANDF deployment is stalling and could fail

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Police arrest more suspects linked to Rachel Kutumela alleged insurance murders

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Mpumalanga man arrested for alleged rape and murder of 7-year-old

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Two suspects killed in shootout with police in Inanda, KZN

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Nearly 12 000 suspects arrested in one month during KZN’s Operation Shanela

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Man arrested for murder after wife’s body found in recycling bag

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Four people shot dead at informal settlement in Western Cape

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Police seize drugs worth R2.8m at OR Tambo International Airport

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Off-duty Limpopo Saps marathon team save mother and baby in EC

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Mayor urged to act after Westbury shooting leaves two dead, baby injured

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Senior health official ‘steps aside’ after arrest on corruption charges

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Kidnapping on the rise: Here’s how to keep yourself safe

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Two police officers in the dock for murder

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Here’s how long the SANDF could be deployed to crime hotspots

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Serial robber linked to 42 crimes near OR Tambo airport arrested

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Foreigner gets 12 years in jail after being caught with stolen car

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Nine suspects arrested over TUT lecturer’s killing

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Vietnamese national linked to 98 rhino horn heist arrested at Cape Town International Airport

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Two South Africans trapped in Ukraine war zone killed, Lamola confirms