Crime
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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.
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Liquor outlets shut, drugs seized in Tshwane crime blitz
CrimeA multidisciplinary operation in Mamelodi West and Eersterust targeted serious crime, undocumented persons, illegal liquor outlets, and drug-related offences.
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Kilnerpark family held hostage for hours during terrifying armed robbery
CrimeA Kilnerpark family was held hostage during an armed robbery that ended with one man being shot as suspects fled…
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Speak out on drug activity in communities, north residents urged
CrimePolice and the local ward councillor urge residents to report drug hotspots as authorities intensify efforts to tackle crime linked…
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One shot and injured in Centurion shootout
CrimeA suspect was shot and arrested while three others fled on foot after an alleged shootout with police in Centurion…
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Twenty arrested for drunk driving in and around Pretoria
CrimeTwenty motorists have been arrested for drunk driving in and around Pretoria during overnight TMPD road safety operations.
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Suspect arrested for illegal road structures on dangerous Mountain View section
CrimeFollowing repeated complaints, metro police officers arrested a suspect accused of building illegal roadside structures along the Mountain View route…
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Three Pretoria police officers arrested for extortion
CrimeThree Pretoria police officers were arrested after allegedly extorting money from kidnapping suspects. Here is the latest.
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Community forum cautions east residents over rise in opportunistic crime
CrimePretoria east crime is becoming more opportunistic and mobile, pushing communities and security role-players to strengthen joint responses.
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New revelations push Masemola and Matlala tender case into next phase
CrimeFresh information uncovered during consultations with Vusimuzi Matlala has prompted the state to deepen its investigation into the controversial R360-million…
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Mamelodi school staffer jailed after raping learner twice
CrimeThe victim was raped twice in a school storeroom and was told not to tell anyone.
