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West Coast farmer critically injured in violent livestock theft attack - crime and justice in South Africa
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West Coast farmer critically injured in violent livestock theft attack

A West Coast farmer is fighting for his life after being attacked with knives by suspected livestock thieves near Lamberts Bay. Three suspects arrested.

Stellenbosch accounts clerk sentenced to seven years for stealing R13m from l... - crime and justice in South Africa
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Stellenbosch accounts clerk sentenced to seven years for stealing R13m from law firm

A Stellenbosch law firm clerk has been jailed for seven years after stealing over R13 million from the firm's trust account through 171 fraudulent transfers.

MK Party Calls for Wide-Ranging Corruption Investigations After Health Offici... - crime and justice in South Africa
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MK Party Calls for Wide-Ranging Corruption Investigations After Health Officials Arrested

The MK party has demanded sweeping corruption probes into the health department after three senior officials, including the director general, were arrested by the Hawks.

Mashazi's London jet trip under scrutiny, Health Department officials arreste... - crime and justice in South Africa
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Mashazi's London jet trip under scrutiny, Health Department officials arrested: Today's top stories

Mashazi faces questions over a R3.5m London jet trip linked to a fuel contract, while three Health Department officials were arrested for corruption.

Five arrested after R210 000 lobster haul seized on West Coast - crime and justice in South Africa
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Five arrested after R210 000 lobster haul seized on West Coast

Five suspects aged 20 to 83 appeared in court after police seized 418 lobsters worth nearly R210 000 during a West Coast red tide operation.

Health DG and two senior officials appear in court on theft and fraud charges - crime and justice in South Africa
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Health DG and two senior officials appear in court on theft and fraud charges

Health DG Dr Sandile Buthelezi and two senior officials granted R10 000 bail each after appearing in court on theft and fraud charges.

Senior Health Department officials nabbed by Hawks in R1m fraud probe - crime and justice in South Africa
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Senior Health Department officials nabbed by Hawks in R1m fraud probe

Three senior Health Department officials, including DG Sandile Buthelezi, arrested by Hawks over alleged R1m fraud and theft.