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Three arrested as Anti-Gang Unit seizes firearms and drugs in Western Cape raids - crime and justice in South Africa
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Three arrested as Anti-Gang Unit seizes firearms and drugs in Western Cape raids

Anti-Gang Unit officers arrested three suspects and seized two illegal firearms, ammunition, and drugs during operations in Retreat, Vrygrond, and Stellenbosch.

Trio sentenced to 31 years for stealing R3.5m from municipal workers' Christm... - crime and justice in South Africa
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Trio sentenced to 31 years for stealing R3.5m from municipal workers' Christmas savings fund

Three former Rand West City municipal employees sentenced to a combined 31 years for stealing R3.5 million from a workers' Christmas savings scheme.

SARS busts R45 million customs fraud ring involving its own staff - crime and justice in South Africa
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SARS busts R45 million customs fraud ring involving its own staff

SARS has executed search and seizure operations against six current and former employees linked to a customs bribery scheme involving over R45 million in under-declared income.

Businessman kidnapped in Petrus Steyn home invasion rescued as four arrested - crime and justice in South Africa
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Businessman kidnapped in Petrus Steyn home invasion rescued as four arrested

Four suspects arrested and kidnapped Petrus Steyn businessman rescued unharmed after coordinated police operation in Qwaqwa.

Three suspects nabbed after botched Durban hijacking leaves them hospitalised - crime and justice in South Africa
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Three suspects nabbed after botched Durban hijacking leaves them hospitalised

Three men were arrested at a Durban hospital after a failed hijacking attempt in which an Uber driver fought back, stabbing two suspects.

Escaped murderer and rapist recaptured in Gauteng after month on the run - crime and justice in South Africa
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Escaped murderer and rapist recaptured in Gauteng after month on the run

Convicted murderer and rapist Thulani Gcaleka has been recaptured in Gauteng after escaping from a KwaZulu-Natal prison over a month ago.

Dagga worth R2 000 seized as suspected dealer nabbed in Limpopo operation - crime and justice in South Africa
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Dagga worth R2 000 seized as suspected dealer nabbed in Limpopo operation

A 30-year-old suspected drug dealer was arrested in Mahwelereng after police seized dagga worth R2 000 during an early-morning Waterberg District operation.

Lephalale woman raped as police probe linked armed robberies - crime and justice in South Africa
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Lephalale woman raped as police probe linked armed robberies

Police in Lephalale are investigating an armed robbery and rape that occurred on consecutive nights, with detectives suspecting one man is behind both attacks.

Limpopo police appeal for help in unsolved 2023 Thohoyandou stabbing murder - crime and justice in South Africa
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Limpopo police appeal for help in unsolved 2023 Thohoyandou stabbing murder

Limpopo police are appealing for public help to solve the December 2023 murder of Mamphaga Mpho Winnet, 60, found stabbed at Miluwani Unit C in Thohoyandou.

Drug suspect nabbed in Hanover Park raid by police - crime and justice in South Africa
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Drug suspect nabbed in Hanover Park raid by police

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Hanover Park after police seized tik and mandrax during an Operation Shanela II raid.

Hawks nab two over R800 000 fraud scheme linked to Limpopo development agency - crime and justice in South Africa
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Hawks nab two over R800 000 fraud scheme linked to Limpopo development agency

A company director and financial advisor arrested by Hawks in Limpopo for alleged R800 000 kickback scheme at SEDFA in Tzaneen.

SIU probe into Tshwane's R777m water tanker spend sparks political clash - crime and justice in South Africa
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SIU probe into Tshwane's R777m water tanker spend sparks political clash

SIU investigation into Tshwane's R777m water tanker contracts triggers political clash between DA and ActionSA over corruption claims and spending accountability.