Crime
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Spike in ATM fraud
CrimeWith big spending and the hustle and bustle of month-end, opportune moments present themselves to criminals
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Police survive ambush by mob
CrimeThe officers, not from Ladysmith, were unaware of the protest action until they drove smack bang into the middle of…
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More taxi-related protests expected this morning
CrimeQuestions are now being asked as to why only Steadville commuters are protesting
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Sisters demand justice
CrimeThe victim’s sisters, Zinzi and Ntombifuthi Lukhelo, recall the events surrounding their brother’s shooting in an emotionally charged statement.
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Deaf and dumb teen missing
Crime17-year-old Siyabonga Sithole (known as Zwane among his friends) was last seen in the taxi rank in Queen Street
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Ezakheni police cost state R50,000 for unlawful arrest
CrimeThey were placed in cells containing hardened criminals, this despite there being empty cells nearby
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Copper thieves cut off private hospital
Crime“Telkom is currently trying to rectify the situation, but unfortunately no incoming or outgoing calls can be made to or…
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Steadville residents block roads in taxi protest
CrimeHeavily-armed police, including Ladysmith K9 Unit officers, kept an eye on the angry protesters to make sure the situation did…
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Vehicle safety in question
CrimeThe police have handled a number of cases where items were stolen without any damage to the windows or doors…
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Vigilant business owner avoids transfer scam
CrimeThis particular transfer scam has apparently been doing the rounds for many years. “The fraudsters fill in the transfer slip…
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Decade-long saga comes to an end
CrimeIT WAS a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon towards the end of November. The year was 2003. Little did anyone…
