Winde: Killing of commander Charl Kinnear underscores shift needed within SAPS

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 […]

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Gauteng police uncover more than 2 dozen illegal firearms in Ekurhuleni

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 […]

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No arrests made yet in connection with murder of Grabouw school principal

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 […]

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Former George mayor, 4 municipal officers to appear in court over R9m fraud case

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 […]

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5 people arrested in connection with murder of police officer Thomas Mashimbye

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 […]

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Gauteng SAPS appeal to public for information after 2 children’s bodies found

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 […]

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Gauteng ANC PEC expected to conclude its meeting today

The PEC has been meeting since Saturday to consider, among other things, the report by the Integrity Commission relating to a multimillion-rand personal protective equipment (PPE) tender. The Gauteng ANC’s newly elected leadership from left Parks Tau, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Panyaza Lesufi and David Makhura. Picture: Qaanitah Hunter/EWN JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) provincial […]

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He was committed to the oath: Wife of slain WC top-cop Kinnear remembers husband

Kinnear who served the South African Police Service for 31 years, was shot and killed outside his Bishop Lavis home on Friday afternoon. Wearing grey top (to Police Minister Bheki Cele’s left), Carlisle Kinnear (son). Middle wearing yellow blouse, wife Nicolette Kinnear and to her left, Casleigh Kinnear (son). Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN CAPE TOWN – […]

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Hawks handcuff trio for allegedly trying to corrupt senior official in Polokwane

Authorities say they allegedly approached a lieutenant colonel and requested her to release a vehicle that wad transporting illicit cigarettes in return for R7,500. Pair of handcuffs. JOHANNESBURG – The elite crime-fighting unit, the Hawks, has handcuffed three suspects for allegedly trying to corrupt a senior official in Polokwane. Authorities say they allegedly approached a […]

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SAfricans urged to wear orange masks to take stand against COVID corruption

Businesses, labour parties and faith-based organisations are pushing for accountability following reports of large-scale corruption and financial mismanagement of relief funds. JOHANNESBURG – There are calls for South Africans to take a stand against COVID-19 corruption by wearing an orange mask every Friday. Businesses, labour parties and faith-based organisations are pushing for accountability following reports […]

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