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Man arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm, Kraaifontein. Photo: SAPS

Man arrested for possession of unlicensed firearm, Kraaifontein

Partnership policing in the Kraaifontein area contributed to success again when police members acted on information from the community about a firearm being stored...
Robbery duo each sentenced to 40 years imprisonment

Robbery duo each sentenced to 40 years imprisonment

On 29 August 2017, Ezinqoleni Regional Court convicted and sentenced two robbers to 40 years’ imprisonment each. Mthembeni Kiri Bovana, 36, and Sandile Msenti Ndlovu,...
Rapists handed harsh sentences for rape of girl (14)

Rapists handed harsh sentences for rape of girl (14)

On 31 August 2017, Empangeni Regional Court convicted and sentenced Mbuyiseni Ndebele (29) and Sipho Mhlongo (29) to 15 years imprisonment each for rape...
Swift police action foils planned robbery, 4 arrested. Photo: SAPS

Swift police action foils planned robbery, 4 arrested

Intelligence operatives received information about a planned robbery. A joint operation comprising members of Crime Intelligence, K9 Unit, and Public Order Policing Unit was...
Arrest after ransom demands in kidnapping of boy (10)

Arrest after ransom demands in kidnapping of boy (10)

Itsoseng Police arrested a 22 year old suspect for alleged kidnapping and attempted murder.The suspect's arrest emanated from an incident in which a 10...
Hawks dismantle drug labs and seize drugs worth millions

Hawks dismantle drug labs and seize drugs worth millions

The Hawks' South African Narcotics Enforcement Bureau (SANEB) executed search and seizure warrants at four residences in the Eastern and Southern areas. In the process,...

Annual gathering at the White Cross Monument

On 2 September 2017, at the White Cross Monument was the annual gathering where cleaning, repairing and placing of crosses for the victims of...

Saldanha fishermen slam new marine bill

It was anything but smooth sailing for the Marine Spatial Planning Bill on Wednesday when members of Parliament came to consult the fishing community...
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the 11th annual Competition Law, Economics and Policy Conference of the Competition Commission held at Gordon Institute of Business Science in Sandton. GCIS.

Ramaphosa responds to invasion of privacy

In response to questions put to him by the Sunday Independent – which have been circulating on social media since Friday, 1 September 2017,...
Deputy President speaks out against anti-competitive behavior

Ramaphosa speaks out against anti-competitive behavior

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday spoke out against anti-competitive behaviour, saying it prevents economies from realising their potential. “Anti-competitive behaviour prevents economies from ever...
Cabinet saddened by loss of life on SA's roads. Photo: Arrive Alive

Cabinet saddened by loss of life on SA’s roads

Cabinet has expressed sadness on the loss of life on the country’s roads caused by negligent, reckless and irresponsible drivers. Recently, 13 children were injured...
Government wants zero harm at mines

Government wants zero harm at mines

Mineral Resources Minister Mosebenzi Zwane has called on mining companies to prioritise the health and safety of miners as part of the zero harm targets...