Crime
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Gauteng flying squad arrests suspects for drugs, robbery and vehicle theft
CrimeGauteng SAPS Rapid Response Services arrested 47 suspects during operations between August 22 and 28, including drug dealers, robbery suspects…
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Eldorado Park truck driver arrested for possession of stolen copper cables
CrimeA 49-year-old truck driver was apprehended by Eldorado Park police on September 1 after officers discovered stolen copper cables hidden…
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Emdeni residents demand justice after alleged assault on 8-year-old girl
CrimeAn alleged attempted sexual assault on an eight-year-old girl has left the Emdeni community outraged and fearful, with parents raising…
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Double life term for man who raped and murdered Orlando East child
CrimeMozambican national Sara Pete Simiao has been sentenced to two life terms plus additional jail time for the rape and…
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Operation Shanela soft approach brings services to Hector Peterson Museum
CrimeThe South African Police Service (SAPS) engaged community members in Orlando West during the third day of Operation Shanela Soft…
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Suspects arrested for armed robbery in Lenasia
CrimeDuring their arrest, the officers recovered two large knives and the victim's stolen cellphone.
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House burglaries remain most common crime in South Africa – Stats SA
CrimeConsumer fraud incidents rose sharply from 552 000 in 2023/24 to 811 000 in 2024/25.
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Over 60 suspects arrested in Soweto during Operation Shanela crackdown
CrimeThe police say more than 60 suspects were arrested during a multidisciplinary Operation Shanela.
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470 suspects nabbed in Joburg crime blitz
CrimeA series of high-density operations, including Operation Shanela 2 and Basadi, saw Joburg police recover weapons and arrest suspects for…
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Gauteng police crack down on drugs and weapons in Eldorado Park
CrimeThe Gauteng Department of Community Safety says co-ordinated operations in Eldorado Park led to several arrests, with suspects caught in…
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Eldorado Park parents abandon bail bids in child murder case
CrimeThe case has been postponed to October 9 for further investigations. Both accused will remain in custody.
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Transport Minister condemns Soweto violence after e-hailing driver killed
CrimeThe Department of Transport has vowed to tackle violence in the public transport sector following a deadly incident in Soweto.
