Operation Shanela helps to drive crime down
The Minister said the aggressive policing approach has also been bolstered through Operation Shanela, which was launched on 8 May 2023.
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Watch: Brazen Boksburg double murder caught on CCTV [video]
The community of Boksburg is reeling in shock after a brazen double murder that occurred on Friday, 18 August 2023, was caught on CCTV.
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KZN traffic clerk sentenced to six years for selling learners licences for R1 000
Xolani Simelane, a disgraced KZN traffic clerk, sold learners’ licences for R1 000 each, unaware that he had attracted the Hawks’ attention.
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Crime statistics: Arguments, road rage leading cause of murder in South Africa
Recent crime statistics for the period between April and June 2023 show arguments and road rage as leading causes of murder in South Africa.
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Crime statistics: Contact crimes increased 4.8% between April and June 2023
On Friday, the police ministry released the quarterly crime statistics, which showed a rise in contact crimes between April and June 2023.
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Mpumalanga man, 19, charged with murder of 37-year-old girlfriend
Simphiwe Mkhwanazi, 19, was remanded in custody for the murder of his 37-year-old girlfriend, Ella Dlamini, whose body was recovered from a shallow grave in a Daggakraal cemetery.
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Watch: Motorist bravely foils broad daylight hijacking attempt [video]
Acting purely on instinct, the motorist quickly turned toward the building and tossed his car keys on the roof, effectively foiling the gun-wielding male’s attempt to hijack the vehicle.
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Lauren Dickason: SA woman living in New Zealand found guilty of killing three daughters
Lauren Dickason, a South African woman living in New Zealand, was found guilty of killing her three daughters aged between two and six.
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Bushbuckridge man killed outside his house: Here’s everything we know
A 49-year-old man from Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, was shot and killed outside his home, on Monday evening, police confirmed.
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Riverlea illegal mining still rampant despite high-level police intervention
Illegal mining in Riverlea continues unabated, despite the intervention of high-level police units aiming to curb the dangerous operations.
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Luyanda Mboniswa: Marike de Klerk killer due for parole
After serving 21 years of his life sentence, Luyanda Mboniswa, the convicted killer of former First Lady Marike de Klerk, is due for parole.
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Watch: Gerhard Ackerman ominous reaction to 12 life-term sentence [video]
Gerhard Ackerman, convicted of running a child abuse ring, was sentenced to 12 life terms on Monday. This was his reaction.
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Angelique Bejanka Hayward: Vereeniging man linked to pre-teen’s disappearance
Angelique Bejanka Hayward was last seen leaving her school in Vereeniging with Thinus Swanepoel, a man wanted as a person of interest.
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Ramaphosa pardons 212 286 ‘low-risk’ inmates to reduce 143% prison occupancy rate
More than 212 286 ‘low-risk’ inmates will be reintegrated into society after receiving a presidential pardon due to prison overcrowding.
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Marolien Schmidt murder suspect arrested: Here’s everything we know
A 29-year-old male suspect in the murder of Gqeberha physiotherapist Marolien Schmidt was arrested. Here’s what we know so far.
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Dr Kar Hao Teoh: British doctor killed in Cape Town taxi violence
British orthopaedic surgeon Dr Kar Hao Teoh took a wrong turn from the Cape Town airport and became a casualty of the raging taxi strike.
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Jabulani Mall: Police make breakthrough arrests in brazen robbery case [video]
Three of nine suspects involved in the brazen Jabulani Mall robbery were recently arrested and are due in court on Thursday, 10 August 2023.
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Bongeka Buso: Butterworth familicide leaves community reeling in shock
A Butterworth familicide, orchestrated by a woman named Bongeka Buso, left the Eastern Cape community reeling in shock.
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Thabo Bester wants answers on ‘stolen’ items valued at R27.72 million
Thabo Bester listed these 23 items. valued at R27.72 million, he claims were stolen when he was arrested in Tanzania in April 2023.
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What killed Brian Ndlovu? – Investigation rules out poison as cause of death
A low-level investigation into the death of Brian Ndlovu shows he was most likely not poisoned at Queens High School, contrary to speculation.
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Timothy Omotoso trial resumes on Tuesday, 8 August 2023: Here’s everything you must know
The trial against televengalist Timothy Omotoso resumes at the Gqeberha High Court on Tuesday, 8 August 2023. Here’s everything you must know.
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Thabo Bester prison break: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
Follow every aspect of the intriguing Thabo Bester court case live right here, with every development updated in real time.
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Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre on fire: Here’s everything we know
A fire reportedly broke out at Kutama-Sinthumule Correctional Centre on Monday. Here’s everything we know.
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Ntokozo Zikhali: Man accused of mutilating Bokgabo Poo found not guilty
Ntokozo Zikhali, the man accused of murdering four-year-old Bokgabo Poo was found not guilty on Monday. Here’s everything we know.
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PN Mathipa: Hawks investigator in Abdella Abadiga abduction assassinated
Prominent Hawks investigator, Lt-Col PN Mathipa, was assassinated on Sunday, while working on the abduction of alleged ISIS leader Abdella Abadiga.
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Zanikhaya Kwinana: Murder of LEAP officer linked to Cape Town taxi strike [video]
Zanikhaya Kwınana, a young LEAP officer, was gunned down in a murder authorities believe is linked to the Cape Town taxi strike.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: Mthokozisi Thwala scorched under cross-examination
Mthokozisi Thwala accused the police of torturing him in an attempt to force a confession to the murder of Senzo Meyiwa.
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Taxi driver arrested attempting to cross border into Mozambique with corpse in stolen trailer
Nhlanhla Mkhabela, a taxi driver, is due in court for attempting to smuggle a corpse into Mozambique in a stolen trailer.
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Moletlane Plaza: Manhunt underway to track down ATM bombers
A manhunt is underway to track down the suspects involved in the brazen Moletlane Plaza ATM bombing. Here’s everything we know.
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Shaun Booysen: Feared Essopville drug lord due in court for bail
Shaun Booysen, a feared drug lord from Essopville, Beaufort West, was remanded in custody pending his bail hearing next week.