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Somerset West CIT heist: Alleged robber in court

Nyameko Samela faces serious charges in Somerset West court—what's next for the alleged robber?

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Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Former SAPS captain jailed for 10 years

A former police captain from KwaZulu-Natal has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to murder a police commissioner, revealing a shocking plot that unfolded over several months.

Cape Times News
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Former SAPS captain jailed for 10 years for conspiring to kill police Major-General Slambert

A former police captain from KwaZulu-Natal has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiring to murder a police commissioner, revealing a shocking plot that unfolded over several months.

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Robin-Lee Francke|Published

An accused person attempting to escape from custody at court was gunned down by an orderly

A suspect was fatally shot during a dramatic escape attempt at Melmoth Magistrate’s Court, leading to an urgent investigation and calls for enhanced security measures.

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Thobeka Ngema|Published

Fatal shooting during escape attempt at Melmoth Magistrate’s Court

A suspect was fatally shot during a dramatic escape attempt at Melmoth Magistrate’s Court, leading to an urgent investigation and calls for enhanced security measures.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Beitbridge taxi association officials shot dead at Musina eatery in midnight gun battle

Preliminary investigations reveal that members of a taxi association were seated at the food outlet when unknown assailants approached and opened fire.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Cape Town's gun violence crisis: over 350 shootings in 28 days

Gun violence in Cape Town has surged, with over 350 shootings reported in just 28 days. Authorities are using advanced gunshot detection technology to respond swiftly, but calls for more police support grow louder.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Night of horrors: Robbers terrorised villagers, raped children and shot man in his home

Police in Limpopo are on the hunt for two armed suspects behind a wave of violent house robberies and sexual assaults that have left the Hoveni village community in fear.

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Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Lentegeur CPF calls for SANDF deployment amid escalating gun violence

Residents of Lentegeur in Mitchell's Plain are urging the government to take immediate action against escalating gang violence, following a recent deadly shooting that highlights the urgent need for intervention.

Cape Argus News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Mitchell's Plain CPF calls for inquiry into gang violence after deadly shooting

The Mitchells Plain Community Police Forum urges for a commission of inquiry into escalating gang violence following a tragic shooting that left two teenagers dead and another critically injured. Community leaders stress the need for collaboration and enhanced law enforcement to combat this crisis.

Cape Argus News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Lentegeur residents demand action against escalating gang violence

Residents of Lentegeur in Mitchells Plain are urging authorities to take immediate action against rising gun violence, calling for military support and increased policing resources to combat gang-related crime.

News Crime and Courts
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Mitchells Plain community demands inquiry into escalating gang violence

The Mitchells Plain Community Police Forum urges for a commission of inquiry into escalating gang violence following a tragic shooting that left two teenagers dead and another critically injured. Community leaders stress the need for collaboration and enhanced law enforcement to combat this crisis.

News South Africa Western Cape
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

La Lucia stabbing leads to attempted murder probe

An attempted murder investigation is underway in La Lucia after a man was stabbed and sought help at a local business, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Limpopo police arrest man for kidnap and attempted murder

Police have arrested a 44-year-old man in Modimolle for allegedly kidnapping and attempting to murder a 42-year-old woman.

News South Africa
Se-Anne Rall|Published

KwaZulu-Natal’s crime rates surge post-Covid

KwaZulu-Natal has seen a troubling rise in crime rates following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, with police reporting significant increases in assaults, murders and sexual offences.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Eight suspects sought after bloody robbery in Durban

A violent armed robbery at a Durban shopping centre has left one customer injured, prompting police to search for eight suspects.

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Thobeka Ngema|Published

Three women die daily: South Africa's femicide emergency deepens

South Africa's femicide crisis reaches alarming levels as three women die daily at the hands of intimate partners. Recent high-profile cases expose critical failures in gun control laws and justice system, while conviction rates plummet during Covid-19.

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Chevon Booysen|Published

Edwin Sodi's attempted murder case struck from court roll after estranged wife withdraws charges

Edwin Sodi's attempted murder and assault case a has been withdrawn from court after his estranged wife retracted her allegations.

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Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

DSC warden arrested for stabbing his girlfriend 25 times as her young son watched

A Department of Correctional Services warden is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend over 25 times, with the incident witnessed by their young son.

News South Africa Eastern Cape
Jolene Marriah-Maharaj|Published

Western Cape cop found guilty of murder after shooting at children's party

A Western Cape police officer has been convicted of murder after a shocking shooting spree at a children's party, leaving one dead and nine injured.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Durban schoolboy still fighting for his life after stabbing incident at West Ridge High School

An aspiring pupil's dreams have been interrupted as he fights for his life in a Durban hospital after being allegedly attacked by an assailant armed with a weapon on the school’s premises.

Daily News News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Gang boss murder exposes drug den

According to a source, the death of Timothy “Tamatie’’ Japhta, has opened up a can of worms as eagle-eyed cops have kept a close watch on the activities of the Six Bobs gang.

Cape Argus News
Mahira Duval|Published

Mamelodi police operation nets 345 suspects, including GBV offenders

Tshwane police's Operation Shanela results in 345 arrests in Mamelodi, targeting serious crimes including GBV, murder, and robbery. The operation also recovered illegal firearms and led to the closure of unlicensed liquor establishments.

Pretoria News News
Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

Childline KZN highlights importance of children’s rights education conference

Childline KZN stresses the vital role of the National Children’s Rights Conference in Durban, focusing on educating children about their rights and responsibilities amidst challenges in South Africa’s education system.

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Zainul Dawood|Published

SA’s crime statistics: Inanda and Umlazi among top stations for rape and murder

Discover the latest quarterly crime statistics in South Africa, highlighting the alarming rates of rape and murder in Inanda and Umlazi, and the overall trends across the country.

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Zainul Dawood|Published