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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

Sex worker
KwaZulu-Natal

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

Stellenbosch Golf Clubs Earl Rose
Offbeat

Earl Rose: Story of the Ex-Bok accused of stealing golf clubs gets stranger

By Tom Head18-01-2019 10:43

He’s innocent until proven guilty, but Earl Rose has found himself at the centre of an odd row about golf clubs. Things have got weirder on Friday.

Hillbrow mugging
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Watch: Tables turn on Hillbrow mugger as victim floors attacker [video]

By Tom Head15-01-2019 08:40

Imagine thinking that robbing this guy was a good idea, though. A mugger in Hillbrow was put on his arse by someone he believed to be a soft target.

armed robbers crown mines JHB
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JHB: Hero security guard stops gang of armed robbers in their tracks [video]

By Tom Head09-01-2019 15:33

This security guard – obscured from shot – took the law into his own hands when armed robbers tried their luck at an M2 off-ramp on Tuesday.

Durban Hijackers
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Gotcha! Hero cop gives Durban hijackers what they deserve for Christmas [video]

By Tom Head26-12-2018 15:59

Justice was a dish served cold for two hijackers this Christmas. They were stopped in their tracks by a Durban cop who was in no mood to mess about on the 25th…

World of Birds
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World of Birds: Donations pour in after sanctuary, elderly owner robbed

By Tom Head10-12-2018 15:51

Owner Walter Mangold, 81, was assaulted as thieves made off with a R70 000 loot on Sunday. But kind souls are now rallying round the ailing business.

KwaZulu-Natal beaches blue flag crime stats for durban
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Crime stats for Durban: Four worrying figures from the beachfront

By Tom Head18-11-2018 17:02

There’s a R39 billion project getting underway to help tackle the issues raised by the crime stats for Durban (in particular, its beachfront) over the last year.

train
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More than 60,000 Metrorail commuters stranded in Soweto after cable theft

By Cheryl Kahla14-11-2018 10:50

Buses were made available to transport loyal weekly and monthly ticket holders.

hawks fake traditional healers
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Hawks member gets jail time for theft

By Andile Sicetsha25-10-2018 15:25

The only thing gluttony got him was jail time.

online scams
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South Africans ranked “third most likely” to fall for online scams

By Tom Head18-10-2018 15:16

Apparently, around 70% of us have at least interacted with fake tech support online scams – and it’s one of the highest rates on Earth.

supermarket theft
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Be extra vigilant with your belongings at supermarkets: Man targets woman’s purse [video]

By Andile Sicetsha08-10-2018 16:38

One can’t be too vigilant these days.

Maoeng in court on multiple ch
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Maoeng in court on multiple charges after being caught using a dead Dr’s credit card

By Andile Sicetsha24-07-2018 17:12

The Sasolburg police have the daunting task of figuring out how Maoeng was could’ve been in possession of a deceased gynaecologist’s car and credit card.

armed robbers
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Armed robbers follow victim home from airport, steal his luggage [video]

By Tom Head04-07-2018 16:31

The thieves stalked their victim for more than 30km.

Here’s how thugs are snatching
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Here’s how thugs are snatching phones inside restaurants [video]

By Siviwe Breakfast11-03-2018 17:12

Best to keep you wits about you when eating out.

Watch: Tables are turned on a
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Watch: Tables are turned on a cellphone thief as victim pummels her attacker [video]

By Tom Head29-06-2017 13:50

CCTV footage captures the most badass woman in Ruyterwacht

15 computers with ‘sensitive i
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15 computers with ‘sensitive information’ stolen from Chief Justice Mogoeng’s office

By Nic Andersen18-03-2017 21:09

No one saw this twist coming…

Blink and you’ll miss it: R1.2
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Blink and you’ll miss it: R1.2 million worth of bicycles stolen in minutes [video]

By Ezra Claymore15-02-2017 09:54

These aren’t your average BMX’s folks.

Watch: Moving truck looted by
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Watch: Moving truck looted by brazen pedestrians in Butterworth, Eastern Cape [video]

By Ezra Claymore12-01-2017 13:23

When the urge to quench your thirst is stronger than your ability to obey the law…

Cape Town barman, waiter appre
News

Cape Town barman, waiter apprehended for card theft

By News24Wire28-06-2016 16:00

A barman and a waiter have been remanded in custody following their arrest for card skimming, the Western Cape Hawks said on Tuesday.

Which items are the most shopl
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Which items are the most shoplifted in South Africa?

By Alexis Haden08-06-2016 16:29

Baby formula theft is a surprisingly big issue in South Africa, but what other items are commonly shoplifted?

14 Goats, one taxi, five arres
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14 Goats, one taxi, five arrests

By Alexis Haden19-05-2016 13:25

You’ve goat to be kidding me.

Watch: Alleged shoplifter pock
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Watch: Alleged shoplifter pockets stuff from high-end Constantia store[video

By Ezra Claymore11-02-2016 10:20

The nerve of this lady… see how she uses the bag to hide what she’s stuffing into her handbag?

Watch: Sneaky thieves steal ce
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Watch: Sneaky thieves steal cellphone from under victim’s nose [video]

By Ezra Claymore07-02-2016 10:34

No matter how many times you see it happening, it’s still pretty shocking to see how confident criminals are getting these days.

Watch: This weeks three most s
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Watch: This weeks three most shocking attacks on motorists in Gauteng

By Gerhard Jacobs23-01-2015 12:28

With the petrol station armed robbery on the R21 near Kempton Park yesterday, this week has turned out to be one of the worst for motorists in Gauteng. In case you didn’t catch all of them, have a look.

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