Soweto U-Save shopper killed trying to prevent robbery [video]
A man was shot and killed trying to prevent a robbery at Shoprite U-Save in Soweto, this past weekend and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
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Five shot dead in Khayelitsha cash-in-transit heist
The suspects were allegedly planning a cash-in-transit heist when they were confronted by members of a private security company.
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Off-duty cop fighting for his life after surviving Gugulethu hijacking attempt
An off-duty law enforcement officer in Gugulethu was shot during an attempted hijacking and is in stable condition.
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Polokwane uncle sought for allegedly assaulting nine-year-old niece
According to reports, the girl’s mother became suspicious after noticing unusual stains on her child’s clothes while washing them.
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Who took Liqhame Tshaka? – Free State student kidnapped outside Bloem court
Tshaka’s mother reported her missing after multiple unsuccessful attempts to contact her on her cellphone.
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Israeli police uncover South African trafficking syndicate in Jerusalem
Testimonies from the women revealed they were brought to Israel from South Africa via Jordan under various pretexts.
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KZN police neutralise three hijacking suspects in epic Umlazi shootout
KZN police neutralised three hijacking suspects in a dramatic shootout in Umlazi, resulting in the safe recovery of a hijacked woman.
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Mpumalanga police make breakthrough in businessman assassination
According to police, the businessman was shot inside his vehicle, while the other two passengers escaped without injuries.
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Who is Axel Rudakubana? – Details emerge about Southport stabbing suspect
Axel Rudakubana is also accused of 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
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Remember him? – Durban court hands Brighton Beach thief double karma
Sicelo Mpanza was granted leniency by the court and received an eight-year prison term, a deviation from the 15-year minimum for robbery.
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Fourways R300m drug bust escalates into kidnapping rescue mission
Police rescued a kidnapped businessman and arrested eight suspects in Fourways during a drug bust operation.
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Thabo Bester trial date set: Here’s the latest
The trial is set to be one of the most anticipated legal proceedings in recent South African history.
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KZN gangland rattled by latest deadly shooting incident in Cato Crest
The suspects, who were wanted for multiple murder and business robbery cases, were cornered by police who had gathered intelligence on their whereabouts.
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‘Libyan 95’ suspects to be prosecuted in SA: Here’s what we know
The suspects currently do not have any legal representation. The case will be enrolled on the criminal court roll, marking the next phase in the legal process.
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KZN primary school teacher killed in suspected hit
The suspects involved in the shooting are still at large and are considered highly dangerous.
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Tavern mass shooting rocks North West township
A mass shooting at a tavern in Kanana Township, North West, left eight people dead and twelve injured.
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Mpumalanga police stumble on guerrilla ‘Libyan’ military base in White River
A coordinated joint operation was conducted on Friday, leading to the discovery of the base and the subsequent arrests.
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Phoenix couple viciously gunned down in suspected hit
A couple was brutally gunned down in the parking lot of a housing complex on Clayfield Drive in Phoenix, KZN, during the early hours of Friday morning. Phoenix couple suspected hit: Here’s what we know According to a statement issued by private security firm Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA), residents contacted the RUSA Phoenix Operations
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Suspects in Kriel high school kidnapping denied bail
The seven suspects, arrested for their involvement in the kidnapping of a high school learner, appeared in the Kriel Magistrates Court on Thursday.
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Eskom substation security targeted in brazen hijacking
The attack on the security officers unfolded just after midnight when they returned to their post at the Eskom Substation in Nkowankowa Section A.
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More details emerge about suspects killed in KwaDlangezwa
According to authorities, the three suspects killed in the shootout were linked to a string of at least 10 murders.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Major cell data discrepancy casts new light on Kelly Khumalo
The defence aimed to challenge the integrity of the cell tower data, which previously suggested a link between one of Khumalo’s cell numbers and the suspects.
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Syndicates pull off three cash-in-transit heists in a single day
One of the most notable attacks took place north of Pretoria, where a cash van was bombed by a syndicate.
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Inanda shooting: KZN police lauded for neutralising wanted suspects
The incident occurred in the Congo area of Inanda, where a multidisciplinary team acted on intelligence regarding the suspects’ location.
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Gingindlovu taxi war looms over deadly shooting [video]
The suspect, who is described as heavy set, remains at large, and no further descriptions are available.
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Brazilian drug mule caught at OR Tambo Airport makes first court appearance
A body search revealed approximately 4kg of cocaine concealed in a body wrap. Ramos was immediately arrested and charged.
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Suspect in Disebo Mosupa murder set to be unmasked in court
The first suspect, aged 37, is scheduled to appear in the Welkom magistrate court for murder charges, on Monday.
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Who is Brian Steven Smith? – Alaskan court hands SA-born serial killer 229 years for double murder
Brian Steven Smith, a South African-born man, was sentenced to 229 years in prison for the murders of two women in Alaska.
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Disebo Mosupa: Body of missing youth leader found buried in Welkom cemetery
The circumstances surrounding Disebo Mosupa’s disappearance and death are currently under investigation.
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Sello Machitje found dead: Here are the latest updates
Sello Machitje had been reported missing after a hijacking incident in Gauteng on Monday.