Crime
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Two killed, two injured in Centurion shooting
CrimeTwo people were killed and two others injured after gunmen opened fire on a vehicle at the entrance of a…
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Four armed robbers receive 20 years in prison each
CrimeThe robbers were caught after wrecking their car in a high-speed chase, with a firearm and stolen property.
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School shooting dispute sparks concerns about violent threats
CrimeConflict between the school governing body at Pretoria Boys High School and the Gauteng Department of Education has intensified after…
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Joint Erasmia operation targets illegal shebeens
CrimeAuthorities say the crackdown forms part of ongoing efforts to restore safety and reclaim community spaces such as the Helena…
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Explosive device detonates inside Menlyn Woolworths
CrimeAn explosive device detonated inside a Woolworths store at the Menlyn Park Shopping Centre in Pretoria damaging shelves and food…
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Drugs and weapons recovered in police search at Pretoria West school
CrimeThe contraband was confiscated during a police search conducted at Kwaggasrand Technical Occupational School, where learners were also warned of…
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Hijackers use fake pickup point to steal R1.5m truck near Akasia
CrimeHijackers allegedly lured a truck crew to a fake pickup point near Akasia before tying them up and fleeing with…
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Kidnapping hotspots: These Pretoria areas rank among SA’s worst
CrimeThese Pretoria areas are among South Africa’s worst kidnapping hotspots, according to the latest crime statistics.
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Fewer violent crimes in north policing precincts
CrimeCrime drops in parts of Pretoria North, with notable declines in violent offences in Akasia, Pretoria North and Sinoville. However,…
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Pretoria’s five highest-crime policing precincts confirmed
CrimePretoria's latest SAPS crime statistics reveal the policing precincts that recorded the highest levels of serious and violent crime during…
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Can police refuse to open a criminal case? Here’s what the law says
CrimeAs crime statistics place renewed focus on safety concerns, residents are being reminded that police may not refuse to open…
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Manhunt launched after robbery at former minister Naledi Pandor’s Pretoria home
CrimeThree suspects wearing balaclavas allegedly stormed the property, stole valuables and fled in the family vehicle.
