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Ransom kidnappings on the rise in South African crimes

M23 (March 23 movement)
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M23: Four things to know about the rebel group

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South Africa provides fertile ground for funders of terrorism

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Ransom kidnappings on the rise in South African crimes

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Africa News

M23: Four things to know about the rebel group

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South Africa provides fertile ground for funders of terrorism

SADC must lead efforts in tack
Africa News

SADC must lead efforts in tackling Mozambique’s ‘terrorist insurgency’ – ISS

By Riyaz Patel20-12-2020 12:00

This is not a crisis that one country can solve alone, the Institute of Security Studies (ISS) says.

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Who is Harry Knoesen? White nationalist ‘terror mastermind’ to face trial

By Tom Head08-12-2020 15:35

With two members of the far-right Crusaders group now behind bars, a third – Harry Knoesen – will contest the terror charges filed against him.

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Crusaders: Right-wing terrorists jailed for plot to ‘kill black South Africans’

By Tom Head08-12-2020 14:33

Two men have been convicted for ‘terrorist offences’ on Tuesday, after they planned a series of racially-motivated attacks as part of the Crusaders group.

Vienna shooting: Three killed,
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Vienna shooting: Three killed, several others injured

By Thabo Baloyi03-11-2020 09:13

It is yet to be determined whether the shooting, which left several people dead, was terror-related

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Nice terror attack: Three dead – and one ‘decapitated’ – in French city

By Tom Head29-10-2020 12:02

A lone knifeman has been detained after barbarically killing three people in Nice, France. It’s understood one of his victims was decapitated.

French public rally in support
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French public rally in support of teachers after terror beheading

By Mike Simpson18-10-2020 16:53

Teachers and education officials say they will not be cowed following the beheading of a Paris school teacher in a terror attack on Friday.

Paris terror attack: Precursor
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Paris terror attack: Precursor to more such incidents?

By Mike Simpson26-09-2020 08:08

Yesterday’s knife attack on two bystanders in a Paris street may be the forerunner of others as Charlie Hebdo trial goes ahead.

Isis affiliated suspects
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SADC vows support for Mozambique amid bloody ISIS insurgency

By Thabo Baloyi18-08-2020 18:09

The summit welcomed the decision by Mozambique to bring to the attention of SADC the violent attacks in that country

ISIS
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ISIS captures port in Mozambique, overpowering South African allies

By Thabo Baloyi14-08-2020 08:37

The latest ISIS attack in northern Mozambique threatens Africa’s biggest gas drilling development.

Mohamed Zedan
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Mohamed Zedan: Man kidnapped from Joburg eatery found

By Thabo Baloyi06-08-2020 07:33

Zedan was kidnapped at his father’s Mochachos restaurant on Tuesday, 28 July 2020

Isis affiliated suspects
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Islamic State terrorists ‘issue threat’ to South Africa

By Tom Head07-07-2020 15:21

This year has taken another chaotic turn, as insurgents from Islamic State (ISIS) have threatened to bring their violent campaign into South Africa.

Crusaders terror plot suspects
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Crusaders: Another “white-nationalist” arrested for terror plot in Cape Town

By Tom Head06-12-2019 11:15

After successful stings in Mpumalanga, Joburg and the Eastern Cape, another suspect linked to the Crusaders terror group has been found in CPT.

Crusaders terror plot suspects
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Crusaders terror plot: Case against alleged supremacists will be filmed

By Andile Sicetsha02-12-2019 12:55

The four accused appeared before the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court, on Monday.

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White nationalist terror plot: Hawks arrest female “Crusaders” suspect

By Tom Head01-12-2019 14:05

The group – known as “Crusaders” – were allegedly planning to bomb informal settlements and shopping malls to ram home their “white nationalist” message.

What we know about Knoesen’s a
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What we know about Knoesen’s alleged Crusader terrorist plot

By Luke Daniel30-11-2019 11:28

Explosives, firearms and documents relating to national keypoints were found at Knoesen’s Eastern Cape home.

Police mistreatment
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Heavy security for ‘Isis trio’ court appearance in KwaZulu-Natal

By Nick Krige19-08-2019 19:13

The uncovering of an alleged violent escape attempt by the ‘Isis trio’ led to a massive police presence at the Verulam Family Court in KwaZulu-Natal.

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Philip Arps gets jail time for sharing video of Christchurch mosque attack

By AFP18-06-2019 14:01

Arps was found guilty of distributing the live stream which showed the brutal killings of Muslim worshippers in Christchurch, New Zealand.

France opens formal probe agai
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France opens formal probe against 4 suspects held over terror plot

By AFP01-05-2019 00:29

Four people were arrested in France on Friday as part of an investigation into a terrorist conspiracy.

Cyril Ramaphosa
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Cyril Ramaphosa on Sri Lanka attack: “South Africa will prioritise terrorism at UN”

By SAnews23-04-2019 10:01

The president sent his condolences to Sri Lanka and its people.

sri lanka bombings ntj
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Sri Lanka bombings: What you need to know about NTJ, the “prime suspects”

By AFP22-04-2019 15:48

Whoever staged Sunday’s attacks in Sri Lanka organised an extremely well-planned, coordinated assault. But could it really have come from the little-know NTJ?

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Mosque attacks prompt Facebook to tighten live stream rules

By AFP30-03-2019 12:30

Facebook is tightening live video streaming rules in response to the service being used to broadcast the deadly New Zealand mosque attack.

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New Zealand ramps up pressure on Facebook rules after terror attack

By Andile Sicetsha19-03-2019 09:54

Prime minister Ardern vowed to confront Facebook on its complicity in the recent terror attack.

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Terrorist appears in court following New Zealand mosque shootings

By AFP16-03-2019 08:41

The 28-year old terrorist who killed over 40 people in a deadly massacre in New Zealand, made his first court appearance on Saturday.

The Crusaders huddle during the 2019 Super Rugby season. Photo: Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images
Sport

Rugby, cricket and the world unites after Christchurch terror attack

By AFP16-03-2019 08:23

The Super Rugby fixture between the Crusaders and the Highlanders, scheduled for Saturday, was cancelled.

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Christchurch mosque shooting: Eyewitnesses share chilling details

By David Richardson15-03-2019 15:54

The quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch was struck by two deadly attacks on Friday, with 49 people killed and another 20 seriously injured after gun assaults on mosques as Muslims worshipped.

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