SIU welcomes R185m SABC security tender court ruling
The application was brought by former interim board members Khanyisile Kweyama, Mathatha Tsedu, Febe Potgieter-Gqubule and John Matisohn.
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Cape Town police ramp up manhunt for fugitives who escaped from Athlone court
The police have urged the community to exercise extreme caution and to report any suspicious activity that might lead to the apprehension of the escapees.
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Tshwane Metro Police warn of impostor hijackers targeting N4 highway
As a preventive measure, the TMPD advises the public to exercise heightened vigilance, especially when flagged down by officers.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial within a trial to kick off on Friday: Here’s what you must know
This segment of the trial springs from crucial aspects of the State’s evidence, which includes confessions from two of the accused, as well as financial transactions that could implicate Bongani Ntanzi.
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Thabo Bester escape: Trial to start in February 2024
Charges against three of the 12 accused have been withdrawn
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North West prison break: Six suspects on the run after escaping court holding cells
Lieutenant Colonel Funani urged the community to exercise caution and refrain from attempting to re-capture the detainees, owing to the dangerous nature of these individuals.
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Bester and Magudumana threaten court action to stop book release
Thabo Bester wants to “avoid being prosecuted by and in the media”, according to his lawyers
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Ntanzi work timestamps could be the State’s saving grace after DNA expert blunder
The timestamped attendance records present an interesting twist as they provide a new avenue for the prosecution to explore Bongani Ntanzi’s whereabouts during the critical time of Senzo Meyiwa’s murder on 26 October 2014,
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Gauteng police make breakthrough in Southgate cash-in-transit heist case
The incident near Southgate, which unfolded on a Saturday, 7 October 2023, was a scene of orchestrated chaos as the gang, employing four vehicles, descended upon an armoured cash vehicle.
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Zola Martin Mnisi: Most wanted cash-in-transit mastermind hands himself over to Hawks
Following a series of deadly cash-in-transit heists, Zola Martin Mnisi, deemed a prominent mastermind behind the incidents, handed himself over to the Hawks.
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: DNA expert adds crucial forensic context to murder mystery
The courtroom held its breath as each DNA result was read out, each one either connecting or distancing individuals from the scene of Senzo Meyiwa’s murder.
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Mangosuthu Highway shooting: Two male victims gunned down in coordinated hit
The victims, both males believed to be in their twenties, had sustained multiple gunshot wounds while seated in their vehicle at a stop street.
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Southgate cash-in-transit heist caught on camera [video]
Utilising four vehicles, the gang descended upon an armoured cash vehicle in Southgate, JHB, orchestrating a scene of chaos captured on camera, now circulating widely on social media.
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Sophiatown shooting spree claims four lives – Here’s everything we know
The motive behind these attacks remains unclear, and the police are working tirelessly to unravel the circumstances surrounding these tragic events.
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Renowned prophet Dwayne Gordon killed in Newlands church ambush [video]
Pastor Enrico Mosavel, who was also present during the incident, sustained injuries but is reported to be in a stable condition now.
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Suspects linked to KwaMashu cash-in-transit heists killed in police shootout
This police action follows an attempted robbery on Thursday evening, where an armoured cash vehicle was set ablaze on the N2 between KwaMashu and Nandi Drive in Durban.
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Traffic officer sentenced for accepting R200 bribe
The court sentenced Vincent Madiga (53) to three year’s direct imprisonment without the option of a fine.
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KwaMashu cash-in-transit robbery caught on camera [video]
Three individuals were treated for moderate injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals for further medical attention.
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Suspect linked to Rustenburg businessman assassination is a registered Uber driver, court learns
Sibongiseni Ngubane desires to continue his Uber driving occupation, citing a loss of income if he remains in connection with the assassination of Rustenburg businessman, Ben Gumbi.
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Folweni cash-in-transit robbery leaves one guard dead, suspects still at large
The aftermath of the robbery was dire, with the cash transit vehicle overturned and resting against a property.
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Senzo Meyiwa Trial: Witness Zungu describes encounter with alleged killers at Basothong Hostel
The trial of the five suspects accused of murdering Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa, resumed at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria after a three-week break. Senzo Meyiwa trial: Court hears vivid details about Zungu’s day with the alleged killers at Basothong Hostel On Monday, 2 October 2023, proceedings commenced with the cross-examination of a key witness, Constable Sizwe Zungu, who had previously testified about his encounter with the accused at a hostel in Vosloorus on the day of Meyiwa’s tragic killing. Zungu detailed that he was present at Basothong Hostel in Vosloorus on 26 October 2014, the fateful day Meyiwa was murdered. READ MORE – Senzo Meyiwa trial: Here’s why
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Watch: Hillbrow CBD business robbery caught on CCTV [video]
The robbery occurred at a shoe shop in Hillbrow CBD, where seven armed suspects stormed the premises, posing a grave threat to both staff and customers.
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Lehlohonolo Makotoane: How this alleged wife killer was captured
The tragic incident came to light when Thamae’s lifeless body was discovered tied up and gagged in the boot of their Kia Sportage.
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DEVELOPING NOW: Kings Square Commercial Park Targeted by Armed Robber
The criminals behind this audacious robbery demonstrated meticulous planning and executed their plan with precision.
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Eskom coal theft: Authorities make landmark arrests
The three individuals were apprehended and subsequently charged with fraud and coal theft.
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Wits Student Lured On Grindr Rescued from Kidnapping Syndicate
A Wits student, who was lured on Grindr, was rescued from a kidnapping syndicate believed to be involved in several unsolved abduction cases.
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Jakaranda Centre Robbery: Ackermans and RAM Couriers Targeted in Simultaneous Heist
Pretoria authorities have descended on Jakaranda Centre, where an Ackermans store and a RAM courier van were targeted in a robbery.
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Diepsloot Mob Attack Claims Life of Suspected Gunman
The incident unfolded when the man was accused of firing a weapon indiscriminately into the air, escalating quickly into a confrontation with local residents.
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City of Tshwane Substation Targeted in Brazen Cable Robbery
This marks the second armed attack on a City of Tshwane substation in recent months.
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Gauteng police launch manhunt for suspects behind Daveyton tavern shooting
While at this stage the motive of the killings is unknown, the committee is worried that the trend seen in 2022 of mass shootings in taverns is once again rearing its ugly head.