Crime
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Police comment on ambush of Newcastle municipal official
CrimeSensitive ContentSAPS has confirmed the ambush and shooting of municipal director Dr Prince Dumisani Thabethe and his two bodyguards in Kilbarchan.
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Municipality confirms ambush and shooting of senior official
CrimeSensitive ContentNewcastle Municipality confirms a senior official and bodyguards were injured in a shooting, as police investigate the incident and appeal…
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Dannhauser business burglary: two arrested, goods worth R600K recovered
CrimeSeveral suspects were arrested after they allegedly burglarised a PeP store in Dannhauser on Christmas Eve. Read more here:
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Police arrest suspects and seize drugs in Newcastle
CrimePolice acted on information, leading to the arrest of two suspected drug dealers in Newcastle. Read more here:
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Court rejects Mlambo acquittal in murder conspiracy trial
CrimeThe Madadeni High Court refused Sthembiso Mlambo’s Section 174 application in a case involving murder and multiple conspiracy charges. Read…
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Police arrest suspect during intelligence-led drug operation
CrimeAn intelligence-driven operation in Verdriet lead to the arrest of a man found with over 100 heroin capsules. Read more…
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Police investigate armed robbery at Newcastle factory
CrimePolice arrested suspects after armed men injured a factory owner in Newcastle’s Riverside Industrial area. Read more here:
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Life imprisonment after man guns down ex-girlfriend at taxi rank
CrimeThe incident shocked many in the Estcourt community, bringing GBV and femicide into the spotlight yet again.
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Police arrest suspect after seizing drugs in Newcastle
CrimePolice arrested a suspect after seizing crystal meth, rock and cash during an operation in Newcastle. Read more here:
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Three arrested after knife-wielding thieves rob shop in CBD
CrimePolice arrested three suspects after an alleged armed robbery took place at a Newcastle CBD business. Read more here:
