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Next of kin sought by Kwadabeka police

DURBAN – KwaDabeka police are appealing to the community to assist in finding the family or anyone who can assist in identifying a deceased person. Yesterday at 08:00, police officers from the Durban Search and Team were alerted about human remains under the bridge along Dumisani Makhaye Highway between KwaDabeka

Kathu Crime Prevention members arrest drug dealer

NORTHERN CAPE – During the early hours of Tuesday morning, 09 September 2020, Sgt Ben Eiman and Const Blythe Jantjes of Shift C of the Kathu Crime prevention unit followed up on information about an alleged drug dealer. The duo searched a house in New Stands in the Mapoteng settlement,

Robbery suspect dies during shootout

DURBAN – Yesterday, police officers from the K9 Unit at Shongweni and Durban were welcomed by a hail of bullets by a gunman who was hiding in a tunnel at the Dassenhoek Railway Station. Two police officers were shot and injured when gunshots were fired at them. It is alleged

Three in custody for robbery

DURBAN – An operation that was conducted yesterday by police officers from the Provincial Tracing Team and Metro Police led to the arrest of three suspects. Two women aged 26 and 34 and a man aged 29 were arrested for armed robbery, kidnaping and impersonating a police officer. It is

Couple to appear in court for possession of suspected stolen goods

POTCHEFSTROOM: A 32-year-old man and his girlfriend aged 38, are expected to appear in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 09 September 2020, for three counts of possession of suspected stolen motor vehicles, illegal possession of firearm and illegal possession of ammunition. The suspects’ court appearance follows their arrest on

Welkom K9 Unit arrest man for possession of drugs and uncut diamonds

FREE STATE – On Monda, 07 September 2020 at about 12:00, members of Welkom K9 Unit were busy with their routine patrols in the CBD when they noticed a suspicious vehicle in Muizen Street. The vehicle was approached and members conducted a search which led to confiscation of several pieces

Virtual Workarounds Help African Couples Marry Across Distance

JOHANNESBURG – Marriage. In these socially distanced times, even the ceremony itself can’t always bring couples — and their families — together. In Africa, some digitally savvy couples are finding virtual workarounds to get them to the altar, including weddings where the bride and groom are thousands of kilometers apart.

Three arrests, unlicensed firearms recovered

KIMBERLEY – Members of the Kuruman Public Order Police made a major breakthrough by arresting three suspects who were planning to commit an armed robbery. Three unlicensed firearms and 39 live rounds of ammunition were also seized from the suspects. The suspects were on Crime Intelligence’s radar for some time.

Woman defrauded of R1.7 million pension money, suspect in court

DURBAN: the Durban Central Detectives arrested a 33-year-old man for theft by false pretence. The suspect was arrested in Camperdown after evading police arrest for five years. He is appearing today before the Durban Magistrate’s Court. It is alleged during October and November 2015, the complainant was robbed of her

Mangaung SAPS temporarily closed due to a Covid-19 related incident

FREE STATE – Mangaung SAPS is temporarily closed for decontamination after a Covid-19 related incident was confirmed. The community will on the interim be assisted from a mobile Venue Operational Centre that is placed outside the police station. For any emergencies and complaints, they can contact the Station Commander, Brig

Theunissen SAPS closed due to Covid-19 related incident

FREE STATE – The community in Theunissen is advised that the police station is closed after a confirmed case of Covid-19 virus. The police station will be decontaminated during closure and affected members will undergo necessary Covid-19 related protocols. The CSC will temporarily operate from the SAPS married quarters next

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