Crime
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Man wanted in alleged Pretoria property scams to the tune of R18m
CrimePolice are appealing for public assistance in locating a Pretoria man accused of posing as a conveyancer and allegedly defrauding…
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Metro police nab two suspected drug dealers in Hercules
CrimePackets of crystal meth and nyaope were found in their possession when police followed up on the tip-off.
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Accused SAPS sergeant to stay behind bars until July
CrimeThe Pretoria High Court dismissed his appeal against bail denial, upholding an earlier ruling by the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court.
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Hijacking suspect shot dead after dramatic police chase in Pretoria
CrimeA suspected hijacker was shot and killed after allegedly pointing a firearm at police during a pursuit in Soshanguve.
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Cybersecurity breach forces SA’s supercomputer offline
CrimeResearch activities were disrupted nationwide. Investigators are probing unauthorised access that compromised user credentials while working to restore services and…
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Man (69) arrested in Silverton as police disrupt CIT robbery plans
CrimePolice recovered two stolen vehicles fitted with false number plates and seized suspected explosives during an intelligence-driven operation linked to…
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Police hunt dangerous robbery suspect
CrimeAuthorities are urging residents to come forward with information that could assist investigators in locating a wanted man believed to…
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No arrests yet after farmer (69) shot dead in front of wife and brother
CrimeNo arrests have been made after a farmer (69) was shot dead during a robbery on a Hammanskraal smallholding in…
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Suspicious ‘security’ car bust uncovers illegal firearms
CrimeThe TMPD Tactical Unit spotted the vehicle and decided to search it. Two unlicensed firearms were discovered and a 28-year-old…
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Stepfather to serve life sentences for Ga-Rankuwa child abuse crimes
CrimeA forensic-led investigation resulted in the court handing down five life sentences and an additional 60 years imprisonment to the…
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TMPD impounds 1 100 vehicles in parking crackdown
CrimeAuthorities say unlawful parking is creating safety risks, disrupting traffic flow and obstructing access to essential services across the metro.
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Elderly Pretoria man shot and killed in front of wife
CrimeA 69-year-old man was shot and killed in front of his wife during a violent robbery at a Kromdraai smallholding…
