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Curfew imposed in Nigeria to halt rampant food store looting
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Nigeria clashes: more than100 left dead, thousands displaced

By Agence France-Presse19-05-2023 17:35

Nigeria clashes has left more than 100 people dead in central Nigeria in several days of inter-communal violence.

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LGBTQIA+

Russia set to ban LGBTI+ content from streaming platforms

By Mambaonline.com24-01-2023 10:11

The Russian media watchdog, Roskomnadzor, is planning to ban TV series and movies that include LGBTI+ characters from streaming services

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Motorists’ basic Rights and Obligations

By Siso Naile05-12-2022 19:34

Knowledge of motorists basic Rights and Obligations can come in handy when you’ve been pulled over at a roadblock or by a public officer

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Motoring

Traffic cops and the future of traffic stops for autonomous cars

By Gary Dunn12-09-2022 09:24

How will law enforcement interact with autonomous cars? Even though these are not popular in South Africa just yet, the questions stay important.

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WATCH | ‘Heathfield High’ Students clash with law officials [VIDEO]

By Ramadhani Kusaga16-08-2022 20:16

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Stolen dog reunited with family by Law Enforcement officers

By Storm Simpson14-07-2022 09:23

The stolen dog was found tied to a pole at a property in Strand. The suspect’s identity is known to Law Enforcement and he will be arrested if the owners press charges.

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Gauteng

Concerns raised over increased vandalism and theft incidents in Gauteng

By Nthabiseng Madumo30-05-2022 19:35

Substation vandalism has left Ekurhuleni small businesses and the surrounding area in the dark since the weekend.

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CT law enforcement FINE 20 homeless people for various offences

By Reeshni Chaslyn Chetty11-05-2022 13:10

Law enforcement officers in Cape Town have fined over 20 homeless people for a number of offences that they cannot pay.

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NEWS IN A MINUTE: 10 years for murder of undercover policeman | Video

By Ramadhani Kusaga18-03-2022 13:56

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Western Cape

Law enforcement cop gets 10 years for murder of undercover policeman and a suspect

By Storm Simpson18-03-2022 10:31

Morne Horn immediately applied for leave to appeal the conviction and a bail application pending the appeal. He is still out on bail.

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Western Cape

Law Enforcement officer accused of murdering homeless man released on R1000 bail

By Storm Simpson11-01-2022 14:21

Luvolwethu Kati, 22, allegedly shot a homeless man in the face on Sunday. The incident comes after a councillor called for the national police to look into the City’s police and investigation services.

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Ariana Grande secures a restraining order against alleged stalker

By BANG Showbiz07-10-2021 13:34

Ariana Grande has secured a five-year restraining order over a man she feared would “murder” her after he was arrested at her home last month.

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Fashion and Beauty

‘Less modelling, more catching crooks’: SA reacts to cop in ‘hotpants’

By Marilynn Manuel11-09-2021 18:56

A local cop has received mixed reactions from South Africans after snaps of him rocking some pretty tight ‘hotpants’ were shared online. Take a look…

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Eleven mistakes on your tax return that could land you in jail

By Erene Roux08-02-2021 14:50

A new set of law amendments has given SARS the power to imprison citizens should they not comply.

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Free State law enforcement overburdened in COVID-19 fight – Ntombela

By Olebogeng Motse20-01-2021 22:14

The Free State has in an effort to alleviate the reported burden on law enforcement members roped in other departments to carry out COVID-19 oversight.

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News

Three law enforcement officers arrested for bribery and corruption

By Andrea Chothia28-12-2020 16:27

It is alleged that the law enforcement officers accepted bribes from motorists instead of charging them for traffic violations.

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‘No shootings since Friday’: Cape Town’s gang-fighting officers praised

By Dan Meyer19-10-2020 18:22

Law enforcement officers in the Cape Town metro made several key interventions over the weekend to stabilise gang-ridden areas.

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Gang violence continues as Terrible Josters leader locked up for life

By Dan Meyer13-10-2020 12:24

The leaders of the Terrible Josters gang will spend the rest of his life behind bars, but violence continues to plague Cape communities.

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Heroic Cape Town officer celebrated for saving suicidal man’s life

By Dan Meyer23-09-2020 17:13

Inspector Uzair Thomas saved a suicidal man’s life when he hauled him from the brink of death atop a Cape Town bridge on Tuesday.

Khayelitsha
News

Watch: Law Enforcement officers drag man from Khayelitsha home

By Dan Meyer01-07-2020 18:30

The City of Cape Town is facing a barrage of outrage after Law Enforcement officers forcefully removed a naked man form his Khayelitsha home.

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Lockdown invalid: What happens to those who’ve been arrested or fined?

By Tom Head03-06-2020 09:34

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Cape Town crime fighters receive personnel boost from NHW members

By Dan Meyer24-04-2020 12:56

Disgruntled neighbourhood watch members from around Cape Town have volunteered their skills by fighting alongside Disaster Risk Management.

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Update: Civil unrest peaks in Western Cape amid looting and protest

By Dan Meyer22-04-2020 16:44

Across the province, residents have been engaging in civil disobedience on Wednesday, with police having to quell the chaos.

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Lifestyle

420: Will South Africa legalise marijuana in September?

By Andrea Chothia20-04-2020 12:40

It’s Monday 20 April, which for many stoners, means 420. That being said, when will the use of dagga in South Africa be fully legal?

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Western Cape get tough on lockdown liquor law lackeys

By Dan Meyer09-04-2020 16:08

The Western Cape provincial government say they will not tolerate those who decide to buy or sell alcohol during the lockdown period.

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