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Paramedics said there was a head-on collision between two vehicles. JOHANNESBURG – Seven people died in a car crash and many others were critically injured on Sunday on the Matlala Road outside Polokwane. Paramedics said there was a head-on collision between two vehicles. Six people were declared dead at the scene and the seventh person […]

The community in the south of Joburg held a prayer service in the afternoon at the spot where the bodies of the six-year-old boy and eight-year-old girl were found. Police car/van. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – Orange Farm residents on Sunday said they wanted answers after two children were found dead in the area hours after […]

Earlier this year, teachers with comorbidities were asked to work from home to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 FILE: A teacher sanitises the hands of a pupil returning to Olivenhoutbosch Secondary School on 8 June 2020. Picture: Gauteng Provincial Government. JOHANNESBURG – The Department of Basic Education (DBE) on Sunday said all teachers who […]

Weapons and ammunition found hidden in doctor’s quarters at Baragwanath Hospital Security officers at the facility made the discovery during a routine patrol on Sunday. Security officers at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital on 20 September 2020 found 47 bullets, three 9mm handguns, two pepper sprays, two handcuffs, one SAPS reflector vest and a police […]

Winde said the province needed more police, more protection for them and more protection for citizens. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde at the crime summit. Picture: SAPS CAPE TOWN – Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said the killing of anti-gang unit commander Charl Kinnear fully underscored the shift needed within the police service. Winde said […]

Anti-crime operation Okae Molao was again rolled out in parts of Gauteng over the weekend with areas including Thokoza particularly targeted. FILE. Picture: SAPoliceService/Facebook JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng police have uncovered more than two dozen illegal firearm during a late-night raid on shops and businesses in Ekurhuleni. Anti-crime operation Okae Molao was again rolled out in […]

Zameka Mfubesi (46) was shot and killed in the Overberg town close to the N2 highway on Friday afternoon. Picture: SAPS Facebook page. CAPE TOWN – No arrests have yet been made in connection with the murder of a school principal in Grabouw, the Western Cape. Zameka Mfubesi (46) was shot and killed in the […]

The five suspects were served with a court summons earlier this week and face charges of fraud, corruption and the contravention of the Municipal Finance Management Act. Picture: Supplied. CAPE TOWN – A former mayor of George in the Southern Cape will appear in court soon along with four municipal officials in connection with a […]

5 people arrested in connection with murder of police officer Thomas Mashimbye The officer was shot and killed during a house robbery in Winterveldt north of Pretoria in 2018. Handcuffs. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter. JOHANNESBURG – Five people have been arrested in connection with the murder of police officer Thomas Mashimbye who was attached to the VIP […]

Gauteng SAPS appeal to public for information after 2 children’s bodies found The bodies of the children aged six and eight were discovered after they went missing on Friday. Picture: SAPS JOHANNESBURG – Gauteng police are calling on members of the public to assist with information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible […]