Crime
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Man killed in shoot-out with police in Maphumulo
CrimeA firearm with a scratched-off serial number was found in the man's possession.
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Fingerprint breakthrough leads to life term for Maphumulo councillor’s killer
CrimeKhuzwayo, a councillor in the Maphumulo Municipality, was ambushed and gunned down near the Nothweni River on September 2022.
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Surge in SUV theft in Ballito and Salt Rock sparks community action
CrimeAt least five Fortuners have been stolen since the beginning of June.
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Ndwedwe father accused of beating daughter to death
CrimeAccording to police, the man allegedly assaulted his daughter with a belt while teaching her the alphabet in her bedroom.
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KDM official in custody for alleged hammer attack
CrimeHis wife - also a KwaDukuza employee - is in a coma in hospital.
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Teen mother arrested after newborn found abandoned in pit latrine
CrimeThe baby was rescued by neighbours in Sundumbili last Friday.
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M4 takedown nabs syndicate behind break-ins across Ballito and Durban
CrimeVehicle theft is also on the rise, with high-end SUVs, particularily Toyota Fortuners, being targeted.
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Attempted murder charge for Mandeni man who poured boiling water on his nephew
CrimeThe uncle was arrested shortly after the incident and is facing charges of attempted murder and assault common.
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Firearms, drugs and scrap seized by police in KwaDukuza and Ndwedwe
CrimeThe coordinated crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to curb drug trafficking and gun violence locally.
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Employees tied up during brazen daytime armed robbery in Tongaat
CrimeAccording to Reaction Unit SA, crime has recently seen a sharp increase in the Tongaat CBD.
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Man arrested in R450k firearms bust at Zimbali estate
CrimeFirearms, ammo and drugs seized in Hawks operation.
