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National Shutdown: Police confirm ‘high alert’ threat for Friday 10 June

Effingham Secondary Durban Metro Police
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WATCH: Rifle pointed at Effingham Secondary learner [Video]

Police, Cop
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Police dismiss allegations top cop uses fake name and lying about qualifications

National Shutdown
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National Shutdown: Police confirm ‘high alert’ threat for Friday 10 June

Effingham Secondary Durban Metro Police
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WATCH: Rifle pointed at Effingham Secondary learner [Video]

Police, Cop
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Police dismiss allegations top cop uses fake name and lying about qualifications

South African Police Service - SAPS
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SAPS misconduct ‘endemic, embedded, endorsed and encouraged’

By Riyaz Patel29-08-2020 05:00

A timely new ISS publication explores the dynamics shaping police misconduct 25 years after the South African Police Service (SAPS) was founded.

Eight questioned over murder o
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Eight questioned over murder of female police officer

By Mike Simpson23-08-2020 10:27

Constable was shot and killed while dropping off a passenger near Ladysmith in KZN. Her service pistol and alleged murder weapon recovered.

Arrests relating to gang that
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Arrests relating to gang that ‘terrorised’ businesses in Verulam

By Mike Simpson23-08-2020 08:52

Five people are now in custody and several firearms have been recovered during investigation into business robberies in area.

Police sting operation leads t
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Police sting operation leads to abalone seizure and arrest

By Mike Simpson23-08-2020 07:35

Large abalone consignment was kept under surveillance as it travelled from Cape Town to Johannesburg.

East Rand cops interrupt crimi
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East Rand cops interrupt criminal gang’s dirty deed

By Mike Simpson22-08-2020 11:20

Police say three men arrested while unloading a truckload of stolen washing powder may not be squeaky clean.

Several illegal guns taken off
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Several illegal guns taken off the streets by Western Cape cops

By Mike Simpson22-08-2020 09:32

Multiple unlicensed firearms and imitation weapons used by criminals confiscated by Western Cape police in past two days.

‘Wild West’ shootout with Hawk
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‘Wild West’ shootout with Hawks leaves three robbers dead

By Mike Simpson16-08-2020 08:50

Hawks thwart gang of four would-be armed robbers. Three die after high-speed chase and shootout. One arrested.

Kidnap victim rescued after ne
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Kidnap victim rescued after nearly two weeks in captivity

By Mike Simpson16-08-2020 07:06

Businessman found safe and unharmed in rural Free State town. Five alleged kidnappers have been arrested.

Mthwalume serial murders: Two
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Mthwalume serial murders: Two to appear in court

By Mike Simpson16-08-2020 06:06

Police Minister promises stronger police presence in area after murders of five women. Says high-level investigation has made good progress.

Commuter killed as more taxi v
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Commuter killed as more taxi violence hits Bellville rank

By Mike Simpson15-08-2020 06:30

Heavy police presence at taxi rank as multiple shootings on Thursday and Friday cause mayhem, injury and death.

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Western Cape gangs: Convictions, arrests and firearm seizures

By Mike Simpson15-08-2020 05:43

Two men with gang links get long sentences for murder. Others arrested for possessing illegal firearms.

Two are sentenced for murderin
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Two are sentenced for murdering their partners in Mpumalanga

By Mike Simpson08-08-2020 06:54

Woman gets life for masterminding the kidnapping and murder of her schoolteacher husband by three hitmen.

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Black Friday for corrupt cops as Hawks make 23 arrests

By Mike Simpson08-08-2020 06:30

SAPS and Tshwane metro officers arrested across Gauteng for various offences, including corruption at OR Tambo airport.

armed kwa-zulu natal shooting Mitchell's Plain shooting incidents february Sduduzo Magwaza gunned down durban
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New six-month firearm amnesty period is now in effect

By Mike Simpson02-08-2020 07:03

Previous amnesty saw almost 47 000 firearms being turned in despite the lockdown. Police expect more to be surrendered now.

truck driver caught illicit cigarettes in SA border
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Cigarette-related arrests and seizures light up public opinion

By Mike Simpson02-08-2020 06:28

South Africans smoulder at what many consider to be a waste of SAPS time and resources to police illicit cigarette trade.

Grandfather arrested for sexua
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Grandfather arrested for sexual abuse of his granddaughter

By Mike Simpson01-08-2020 08:21

Another case of shocking gender-based violence as police allege grandfather has abused his granddaughter since the age of 12.

Tshwane hospital shooting
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Gauteng cops arrest Mpumalanga cops for corruption

By Mike Simpson26-07-2020 06:45

Officers manning a roadblock on the East Rand chased after and arrested two Flying Squad members from Mpumalanga.

Police find 72-year-old kidnap
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Police find 72-year-old kidnap victim unharmed after three weeks

By Mike Simpson25-07-2020 07:15

Five people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping. Police say more are likely to be apprehended.

Two life sentences plus 130 ye
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Two life sentences plus 130 years for deadly cash-in-transit heist

By Mike Simpson25-07-2020 06:45

Man who was part of a gang that murdered two cash-in-transit security guards and stole R640 000 will spend rest of life behind bars.

police
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Eleven-year-old allegedly stabs 12-year-old to death

By Mike Simpson28-06-2020 13:41

Police will allege the two were involved in an altercation and one boy then stabbed the other. Alleged perpetrator due in court on Tuesday.

Abalone worth over R5-million
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Abalone worth over R5-million seized as police bust factory

By Mike Simpson28-06-2020 07:00

Illegal abalone processing facility in Grabouw raided by police and conservation officials. Two people are in custody.

firearm control
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Ekurhuleni police seize a ‘significant number’ of illegal weapons

By Mike Simpson27-06-2020 07:44

AK47 assault rifle and ammunition for other military-grade weapons were among the items found in East Rand raid. One person arrested.

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Where’s my nearest police station?

By Lisa Greyson08-08-2018 11:04

Do you know where your nearest POLICE STATION is? Are you away from home and need emergency assistance? Find it Here!

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