Crime & Justice
Woman arrested after three-month-old baby killed in Limpopo village
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested for the murder of a three-month-old baby in Mundzedzi village, Limpopo, and will appear in the Makhado Magistrate's Court.
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Rehab centre owner to face murder charge after patient dies from alleged assault
A 30-year-old Limpopo rehab centre owner faces a murder charge after a 29-year-old patient allegedly beaten at the facility died in hospital.
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More than 50 border officials fired as BMA cracks down on corruption at ports of entry
The BMA has dismissed over 50 immigration officials for corruption at major border posts, with 38 more under investigation as authorities intensify efforts to root out graft.
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Accused mother set to enter guilty plea in son's killing
Tiffany Nicole Meek, 32, accused of killing her son Jayden-Lee, 11, has indicated she intends to plead guilty to some charges when the case returns to court on 25 March.
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Gauteng safety committee backs new police units to tackle political killings and kidnappings
Gauteng's community safety committee has endorsed two new specialised police units targeting political killings and kidnappings amid alarming provincial crime statistics.
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Trio face court over brutal assault on West Coast farmer
Three men appeared in Lamberts Bay court over the brutal assault and robbery of West Coast farmer Hugo Louw, as farming communities demand bail be denied.
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West Coast farmer recovering after violent assault by suspected stock thieves
West Coast farmer Hugo Louw is recovering in a Cape Town hospital after being brutally attacked by suspected stock thieves near Lambertsbaai. Three suspects have been arrested.
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Gauteng gets two new crime-fighting units to tackle political killings and extortion
Two specialised policing units are now operational in Gauteng, targeting political killings and extortion linked to organised criminal networks.
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Criminal charges laid against Phalaborwa duo after dog suffers 14 months of neglect
NSPCA lays criminal charges against a Phalaborwa mother and son after a dog endured approximately 14 months of preventable suffering before dying.
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Rapist of Celeste Gouws handed 20-year prison sentence after lengthy trial
Celeste Gouws's rapist, Isaac Andile Memese, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after a nearly five-year trial at the KwaNojoli Magistrate's Court.
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Mashatile outlines stepped-up efforts against illegal mining and police corruption
Deputy President Mashatile details intensified operations against illegal mining in Gauteng and measures to root out corruption within the police service.
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Former MP Vincent Smith handed seven-year sentence for state capture-linked corruption
Former MP Vincent Smith was sentenced to seven years for fraud and corruption linked to state capture after accepting benefits from BOSASA.