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'Foot and mouth' disease destroying agriculture, Vhembe. Photo: Die Vryburger

‘Foot and mouth’ disease destroying agriculture, Vhembe

The outbreak of 'foot and mouth disease' in the black area of Vhembe is a major blow to meat producers in South Africa, and...
Suspended NPA boss now advisor at struggling SAA. Photo: Die Vryburger

Suspended NPA boss now advisor at struggling SAA

Vusi Pikoli has been appointed by SAA as the head of their risk and compliance department. Pikoli is the former National Director of Public...
Does the DA honestly think that little of the white voter?

Does the DA honestly think that little of the white voter?

The Schweizer Reneke school photograph incident rocked South Africa. And the preposterous action of suspending a teacher (telephonically, mind you!) AFTER evidence came to...
Lesufi is going to leave 14 000 learners stranded

Lesufi is going to leave 14 000 learners stranded

The FF Plus was shocked to learn that the Gauteng Department of Education announced earlier on 15 January 2019, that learners who still do...
AfriForum welcomes Solidarity’s legal aid for Schweizer-Reneke teacher. Photo: AfriForum

AfriForum welcomes Solidarity’s legal aid for Schweizer-Reneke teacher

AfriForum welcomes the Solidarity trade union’s decision to support Elana Barkhuizen with legal aid after she was suspended illegally last Wednesday 9 January 2019,...
Altercation results in fatal stabbing, Gelvandale

Altercation results in fatal stabbing, Gelvandale

A 58 year old alleged murder suspect handed himself over to Gelvandale police soon after a 29 year old Helenvale man was stabbed to...
Mob hunt down suspected thieves and beat them to death

Mob hunt down 3 suspected thieves and beat them to death

The police at Mutale, under Thohoyandou Cluster, have on the night of 15 January 2019, launched a search operation for suspects responsible for the...
Vryburg farm stock theft suspects remanded in custody, Ventersdorp. Phot: SAPS

‘Vryburg farm’ stock theft suspects remanded in custody, Ventersdorp

A trio that was nabbed in the early hours on Friday, 11 January 2019, was remanded in custody for seven days upon appearance before...
Ongoing fight against drugs and firearms, Mitchells Plain

Ongoing fight against drugs and firearms, Mitchells Plain

Police deployed in the Mitchells Plain area participated in efforts to prevent crime that threatens the community. On 14 January 2019, at 16:30 members...
Drug related problems in Sophiatown sees 34 suspects arrested

Drug related problems in Sophiatown sees 34 suspects arrested

Since the introduction of specialised units to deal with drug related problems in Sophiatown policing areas including Westbury, Bosmont and Newclare , police...
Alleged child serial killer remanded in custody

Alleged child serial killer remanded in custody

A 30 year old man appeared at the Evander Magistrate’s Court today, after he was remanded in custody yesterday, 14 January 2019, facing three...
Two suspects arrested for possession of explosives, Roodepoort

Two suspects arrested for possession of explosives, Roodepoort

Intelligence driven operation by various law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of two suspects on, Monday 14 January 2019, in Roodepoort for possession...