Crime
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Former senior municipal official accused of rape turns himself in
CrimeThe accused has appeared briefly in court, where he was remanded into police custody.
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Municipality condemns shooting of councillor
CrimeSensitive ContentThe municipality has confirmed that EFF PR Councillor AE Mkhwanazi was ambushed at her home last night.
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Shock in Estcourt as missing woman is found murdered
CrimeNo arrests have been made as yet, as the authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder.
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Winterton community protests, blocks R600 after woman’s murder
CrimeNo arrest has yet been made and authorities are continuing their search.
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Court sentences mother to 8 years for child abuse
CrimeThe boy and his sister sometimes did not attend school due to the neglect they suffered.
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Man dies after vicious assault near Newcastle Taxi City
CrimeChase ends in death as man is killed in Trim Park.
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Inquest opened after double death in Hutten Heights
CrimeSensitive ContentA double inquest has been opened after two men were discovered dead in their vehicle.
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Burned car containing human remains found in Winterton
CrimeThe deceased has not yet been formally identified.
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Magistrate praises mother for helping convict rapist
CrimeSensitive ContentMother helps police and court secure rape conviction. Read more here:
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Authorities arrest business owners during labour oversight blitz
CrimeSeveral illegal workers allegedly tried to hide by locking themselves inside workers’ quarters during the operation.
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CCTV footage shows man stealing from people’s yards
CrimeResidents are urged to be on the lookout for suspicious activity.
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Criminals use ‘dropped cash scam’ to rob unsuspecting victims
CrimePosing as plain-clothes police officers, the criminals drive their victims to a remote location, where they are assaulted and robbed.
