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Sex worker tracks down man who owes him money

Hawks arrested metro police
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Cops BUSTED fraudster for misleading job seekers

Western Cape police have arrested a security guard and one suspect following the theft of a government vehicle.
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Security guard, one suspect arrested for stealing a government car

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Sex worker tracks down man who owes him money

Hawks arrested metro police
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Cops BUSTED fraudster for misleading job seekers

Western Cape police have arrested a security guard and one suspect following the theft of a government vehicle.
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Security guard, one suspect arrested for stealing a government car

George police officer arrested for tampering with evidence
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Card decline: Six suspects flee in black Volkswagen microbus

By Siseko Gwegwe24-01-2022 16:25

What a chaotic crime comedy. Six suspects have been arrested after speeding away out of a petrol filling station. The trouble sparked after a card payment declined.

Kruger Rands
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Nine-year chase: Man arrested for stealing Kruger Rands worth R7.8m

By Siseko Gwegwe21-01-2022 10:28

Oh dear. A man has finally been arrested after running for nine years. He is nabbed for stealing Kruger Rands worth R7.8 million while working for a local bank.

Vandalism: Eskom tower collaps
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Vandalism: Eskom tower collapse, North West residents warned

By Siseko Gwegwe01-12-2021 12:18

There has been an Eskom tower collapse in Marikana, thanks to vandalism and theft. Local residents have been asked to stay clear of the area.

Illovo employee
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Very awkward: Advocate to stand trial for Woolworths shoplifting

By Siseko Gwegwe04-11-2021 11:32

This is embarrassing. Advocate Jeanette Nevelling will take the stand for allegedly shoplifting clothes and food at Woolworths, Mmabatho.

Mall of Africa
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Mall of Africa: Suspects use bank app to steal woman’s cash and savings

By Siseko Gwegwe30-09-2021 12:19

A victim has claimed thieves stole her cellphone at Mall of Africa before cleaning out her bank account using her banking app on her phone.

Eastern Cape
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Eastern Cape: Woman sentenced for stealing stepchildren’s R331 000

By Siseko Gwegwe29-09-2021 16:13

A 49-year-old Eastern Cape woman will spend six years in jail after stealing her stepchildren’s R331 000 RAF claim in East London.

money safety tips festive season
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Hawks: Ex-FNB staffer arrested for stealing R400K from German national

By Thabo Baloyi18-09-2021 18:44

The Hawks say there was about R6 million in the German national’s account when the fraudulent activities occurred

Eastern Cape
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Manhunt: Suspect allegedly assaults elderly woman and steals her beer

By Andrea Chothia12-08-2021 11:45

Police are on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a woman and stole several bottles of beer from her residence in the Eastern Cape.

cable theft
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Men nabbed with truckload of electric cables belonging to Eskom and Transnet

By Neesha Maharaj15-06-2021 17:59

Two men appeared before the Durban Magistrate’s Court for allegedly stealing 888kg of electric cables, belonging to Eskom and Transnet.

What not do if you are a victi
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What not do if you are a victim of remote-jamming

By Corné van Zyl14-06-2021 17:00

What would it be like to discover that your stolen items, is not covered by your insurance policy because there were no signs of forced entry

Two police offices arrested for copper theft
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Court hands copper cable theft syndicate long jail terms

By Lyse Comins18-02-2021 08:48

Clever police work using cellphone data led to a sting operation and the arrest of the major copper cable theft syndicate

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Suspect attending theft case allegedly tries to steal from Durban court

By Andrea Chothia12-01-2021 15:24

The suspect, who impersonated a technician, allegedly tried to steal a computer from the offices at the Durban Magistrate’s Court.

Bongo brothers granted bail
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Corruption, fraud and theft worth R74 million: Bongo brothers granted bail

By Andrea Chothia28-10-2020 13:45

Former Minister of State Security Bongani Bongo and ten others appeared briefly in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.

JB Marks Municipality
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JB Marks mayor, director accused of R5m fraud, released on warning

By Andrea Chothia23-10-2020 17:38

The case, whereby a JB Marks Municipality mayor and director are accused of fraud, has been postponed for further investigation.

Managers arrested for possessi
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Managers arrested for possessing R25-million of Transnet property

By Mike Simpson10-10-2020 07:25

Two managers at a business in Alberton allegedly found in possession of railway tracks, overhead cables and other stolen infrastructure.

VBS
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More arrests expected in VBS Bank saga, case postponed

By Thabo Baloyi08-10-2020 14:36

The seven suspects appeared before the Palm Ridge Commercial Crimes Court where the matter was then postponed to January 2021

Gauteng dad decapitating
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Man arrested for stealing copper cables worth over R500 000

By Thabo Baloyi15-09-2020 14:06

The South African Police Service (SAPS) said they had also seized a bakkie and tools, which may have been used during the commission of the crime

Mapisa-Nqakula House Speaker
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Military arms theft case still ongoing, says Mapisa-Nqakula

By Thabo Baloyi28-08-2020 08:53

As many as 19 R4 rifles were stolen from the Lyttelton SANDF base in Pretoria back in December 2019

UIF TERS fund fraud
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R30 million TVET college fraud: Four suspects granted bail

By Thabo Baloyi01-08-2020 15:52

A KwaZulu-Natal TVET college was allegedly duped into investing R30 million into a fake account

Fraud
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Former PE financial manager jailed for R2 million fraud

By Thabo Baloyi18-07-2020 08:40

Jaco Scheepers was arrested by the Serious Commercial Crimes branch of the Hawks in January 2020

Hijacking school
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Cash-in-transit heist averted in Eastern Cape

By Thabo Baloyi12-07-2020 14:23

Four male suspects aged between 34 and 51 were arrested and charged for illegally possessing firearms and ammunition

Legendary playwright Welcome M
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Legendary playwright Welcome Msomi dies at age 76

By Thabo Baloyi05-07-2020 14:13

Msomi’s death comes months before he was set to be sentenced for fraud and theft over R8 million was stolen from a trust

TERS Hawks arrest five suspects for UIF Corruption
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Hawks arrest five suspects for alleged theft of R5.7m in UIF funds

By Andrea Chothia04-07-2020 14:42

Five vehicles, including an Evoque, were recovered. It’s suspected that the vehicles, among other items, were bought with UIF funds.

Police bust suspects for cables theft in Laingsburg
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Laingsburg police recover copper cables worth R100 000

By Andrea Chothia30-06-2020 20:10

Members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Laingsburg also arrested six suspects for cable theft and the damage of infrastructure.

Stolen Pierneef painting
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Alleged thief of Pierneef painting from Ace Magashule’s office back in court

By Dan Meyer25-06-2020 18:21

Ricardo Metler, formerly the close aide of Ace Magashule, is faces charges relating to the disappearance of the Pierneef painting.

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