Johannesburg police officers extortion arrest rocks Crown Mines warehouse sting
Thirteen Gauteng law enforcement officers face corruption and theft charges after a Hawks sting at a Crown Mines warehouse, with nine in court on 24 April.
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Howard Galvin: Feared Randburg ‘enforcer’ due in court
Howard Galvin, known as “The Fixer,” is set to appear in the Randburg Magistrates Court on charges linked to intimidation, extortion, and illegal evictions.
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Security guards shot while escorting garbage collectors in Cape Town
As a result of the incident, the City has withdrawn solid waste services in Philippi East, Samora Machel, Browns Farm, Unathi and Bester in Crossroads.
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Stilfontein mine latest news: North West police investigating claims of extortion
According to reports, a suspect reportedly demanded a 30% cut from the rescue team, tasked with aiding illegal miners believed to be stuck underground.
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Four suspects arrested for alleged George Mukhari Hospital extortion
Four suspects were arrested for alleged extortion and assault at George Mukhari Hospital. Here's what we know.
Cape Town Buzz
City halts waste collection services in Kraaifontein after receiving extortion letter
The service suspension has affected the following informal settlements.
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Extortion poses serious threat to State and citizens, says Mashatile
He announced that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has since initiated the signing of cooperative agreements with provincial and local governments, which include operational plans that will provide details on the integration of resources against crime.
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Construction mafia accused of delaying building of Joburg school
Parents want the reconstruction of Nancefield Primary School investigated.
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Lusikisiki mass shooting: Two-month-old child survives horror bloodshed
A two-month-old child survived a mass shooting in Lusikisiki that left 17 dead, including 15 women. Here’s everything we know so far.
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Suspected extortionist gang neutralised in Bosmansdam Road shootout
Three suspected extortionists were killed and four injured in a shootout with police on Bosmansdam Road, Cape Town. Here's what we know so far.
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Crucial suspect in Cape construction mafia case killed in alleged hit
Abdul Kader Davids, a suspect in the Cape construction mafia case, was killed in an alleged hit after posting bail. Police believe the shooting is linked to the case.
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Seven KZN officers charged with extortion unmasked in court
Eight suspects, seven of whom are SAPS officers, appeared in a Durban court on extortion charges after allegedly demanding R100,000 from a Phoenix shop owner.
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‘Dalinzolo Mareke was not a traditional leader’, AbaThembu kingdom confirms
AbaThembu kingdom clarifies that Dalinzolo Mareke was not a traditional leader. Mareke was killed during a police shootout amid suspicions of extortion involvement.
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‘Armies of murderous parasites’ – Police minister tables plan to deal with extortion in South Africa
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu presented a plan in Parliament to combat extortion in South Africa, describing extortionists as "armies of murderous parasites."
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Four alleged extortionists killed in shootout with Cape Town police
Four suspects linked to extortion in Cape Town were killed in a Milnerton shootout as SAPS intercepted them en route to commit a mass shooting.
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Mthatha primary school defies extortionists and reopens on Wednesday
The school was shut down last week after a group of individuals stormed the premises, demanding that the funds from a network tower located on the school's property be deposited into their accounts.
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SAPS beefs up resources to tackle extortion in Mthatha
In response to the escalating incidents of extortion, SAPS has deployed multidisciplinary teams to Mthatha and other parts of the Eastern Cape.
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Two kids killed in cold-blooded Khayelitsha barbershop shooting
Two children and an adult were killed in a brutal shooting at a barbershop in Khayelitsha.
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Dashcam footage of Delft Sasko delivery truck robbery surfaces online [video]
Dashcam footage of a brutal Sasko delivery truck robbery in Delft has surfaced online, showing the harrowing moments of the crime.
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Gupta gang extortionists handed seven life terms for 2020 Khayelitsha mass shooting
Two members of the Gupta gang were recently sentenced to seven life terms each for their roles in a mass shooting in Khayelitsha in 2020.
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Explosive report links ISIS to extortion in South Africa
An explosive report has found that ISIS uses criminal activities, including extortion, in South Africa to sustain its operations and funding.
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South Africa Crime statistics for third-quarter of 2023: Here’s what you must know
SAPS Q3 2023 crime stats reveal a 2.1% rise in murders and a decrease in sexual offences.
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Gugulethu Mall shooting: Local businessman viciously killed in alleged extortion hit [video]
Cape Town police are investigating a shooting at Gugulethu Mall, where a local businessman was viciously gunned down in broad daylight.
![Gugulethu Mall shooting: Local businessman viciously killed in alleged extortion hit [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/swisherpost-gugulethu-mall-shooting-extortion-768x512.jpg)
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Nyanga triple murder linked to extortion, Cape Town police confirm
This brutal act is suspected to be linked to ongoing extortion activities or possibly a retaliation attack.
Cape Town Buzz
Coco Safar: Upmarket Sea Point restaurant reportedly targeted by extortion racket
The peaceful ambience of Coco Safar in St. John’s Plaza, Sea Point was shattered when three masked individuals, armed with bricks, stormed into the restaurant and began smashing glasses and bottles at the bar.
Cape Town Buzz
Who is Ralph Stanfield? – The Cape Town businessman linked to Ayepyep Lifestyle extortion
Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town was forced to close its doors after allegedly refusing extortion attempt ions from crude businessman, Ralph Stanfield.
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Durban woman faces 25-to-life for exacting ultimate revenge on her ex
This woman from #Durban kidnapped her ex-boyfriend and demanded a ransom of R400 000 from his brother. This is how she was caught.
