Midrand 10111 centre offline on Friday, 15 March 2024: Here are the latest updates
The Midrand 10111 emergency line went offline due to a potential fire hazard, on Friday. Here's everything we know.
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Cape Town Buzz
SAPS 10111 hotline reportedly not working in Cape Town for days
The SAPS 10111 helpline in Cape Town has been offline for over a week, leading to significant communication challenges for emergency services.
Crime
Cape Town cops in court for lending police vehicle to taxi boss
In a bizarre twist that sounds more like a buddy-cop movie plot, two Cape Town constables are in court for allegedly lending a police vehicle to a friend, blurring the line between public service and personal favours.
Crime
Latest crime statistics highlight safety concerns in South Africa
Recent crime statistics in South Africa reveal worsening trends in safety, with increases in attempted murder and assault, despite marginal decreases in some areas.
Crime
Community policing forums should be holding police accountable
CPFs are not just there to help cops do their jobs
Crime
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.
Crime
Watch: Nigel police robbery caught on CCTV [video]
Seven police officers were due in court over the brazen robbery of a popular café in Nigel, Ekurhuleni, on Monday.
Crime
VIP Protection Unit court watch: Here’s everything you must know
Eight officers of the infamous VIP Protection Unit appeared in court for several serious charges, on Monday. Here's everything you must know.
Crime
Braamfontein off-duty cop murder was caught on camera [video]
While the details surrounding this incident are distressing, the Hillbrow police have assumed responsibility for the investigation.
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Crime
SAPS prepares R2 billion for crime-busting drone technology
The South African police (SAPS) has prepared a staggering R2 billion toward investment in drone technology and beefing up man power.
Crime
Where is Nakane Lizane? – Gqeberha police offer R50K reward for info on missing boy
Four-year-old Nakane Lizane has been missing since 11 May 2023, and to ramp up the search, Gqeberha police are offering a R50K cash reward.
News
Lead investigator in Thabo Bester escape dies: Here’s what we know
The lead investigator in the Thabo Bester escape case has died, police confirmed on Monday. He led the province's organised crime division.
Crime
Rogue cop arrested for embezzling R36 million from dead FNB client
The SAPS officer was among nine suspects arrested for allegedly embezzling R36 million from the account of a dead FNB client.
Lifestyle
Here’s a guide on how to pass the SAPS medical test
The SAPS Medical Test serves as a critical evaluation to assess the physical and mental fitness of candidates applying for positions within the South African Police Service.
Crime
Westbury gang violence: Bheki Cele calls for urgent police intervention
In the last week, six separate shooting incidents have claimed the lives of two people and 11 others were injured.
Crime
Bheki Cele orders ‘full-scale’ response to Port Edward cop killers
The Police ministry urged detectives to pursue all available avenues to find the killers of a Port Edward warrant officer and his family.
Crime
Two Boksburg officers killed at the scene of a murder
Three armed men shot and killed two Boksburg police officers who were responding to a crime scene.
Viral News
Watch: Drunk SAPS officer invades Orlando Stadium pitch [video]
The drunk officer who invaded the pitch at Orlando Stadium will face disciplinary action, SAPS confirmed.
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Crime
10 000 new SAPS recruits expected to bolster law enforcement in SA
495 newly trained police officers are the first batch of 10 000 members that will be deployed as fully-fledged constables.
Viral News
Bheki Cele’s ‘lucky rape’ comment infuriates South Africans [video]
Bheki Cele was slammed for the insensitive remark he made about a teenage rape victim.
Viral News
This Free State police station is closed, deemed unsafe for occupation
This includes an incident of an employee sustaining an injury from a ceiling that fell.
Crime
Joburg police captain gets four years imprisonment for bribery
“All citizens are equal before the law,” said RTMC CEO Makhosini Msibi.
Viral News
Watch: Man assaults woman in front of Madeira police [video]
The man assaulted multiple women and walked out of the police station.
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Crime
Ex-cop Riana Stander wants SAPS general charged with crimen injuria
Riana Stander claims she was publicly humiliated by the police general.
Viral News
Watch: Kempton Park police caught in alleged bribe scandal [video]
Kempton Park police have a lot of explaining to do...
![Watch: Kempton Park police caught in alleged bribe scandal [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/kempton-park-police-768x512.jpg)
Cape Town Buzz
Worcester SAPS lauded for delivering a baby under a tree
The Worcester SAPS officials took matters in their own hands and helped a woman deliver a healthy baby boy.
Crime
More arrests expected in SAPS PPE fraud case
The group faces several charges relating to the undue benefit of suppliers in the procurement of latex gloves for SAPS.
Viral News
Watch: SAPS police officers get into brawl at Mitchells Plain taxi rank [video]
The officer overpowered at least five of his colleagues.
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