Author: Gary Watkins
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EFF led land invasions referred to Public Protector
Crezane Bosch led a delegation that opened a case at the public protector to investigate EFF instigated land grabs. The DA also wrote to the Tshwane speaker of Council to investigate EFF councillors partaking in this. Tshwane Speaker must investigate EFF councillor for inciting Olievenhoutbosch land grabs by Crezane Bosch MPL – DA Gauteng Shadow…
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Illegal hunting with dogs
Legal perspective of hunting with dogs The relevant legislation or other prescripts applicable to this issue are the following: Trespass Act 6 of 1959 Stock Theft Act 57 of 1959 Game Theft Act 105 of 1991 Provincial Nature Conservation Ordinances National Environmental Management Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004 – Threatened or Protected Species Regulations Animals…
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Experience of crime in SA increased over the 2021/22 period
Over the past few years, South Africa has seen rising levels of crime. The issue of crime is one that is experienced by almost all citizens, irrespective of their economic status or where they live. New data released by Statistics South Africa shows that household crimes experienced in the twelve months preceding the interview increased…
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Evening Christian Prayer Group against Crime and Violence
The battle against crime and criminals is not only a secular battle, but also a spiritual one. Some residents (DR, LZ, RL, RK, GV, CRR, HD) have expressed an interest in joining a Prayer Group focused on a daily prayer against crime and violence and protection of one’s family from crime, open only between 19:00…
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Country sounds at night
Below are some of the typical sounds one would hear in the countryside at night. These calls of the wild make a pleasant alternative to the other sounds of rifle shots, shotguns and pistol shots, drunk pedestrians, Diepsloot DJs, local DJs, and of course dogs. Becoming familiar with these natural nocturnal sounds, especially for newcomers…
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Crime statistics – Q1 of 2022/2023 Financial year ( April and June 2022)
Crime Statistics Erasmia SAPS Precinct Q1 2022 Crime Statistics South Africa Q1 2022 Sources and further reading: Presentation of Statistics Q1 of 2022 https://www.saps.gov.za/services/crimestats.php Views: 53
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Vacant property – community helps in clearing
L20 Krause Street, deceased estate. The house and outbuildings has been subject to extensive vandalisation and stripping. The plot itself has become overgrown and represented a risk to local residents. It is also now potentially a hideout for criminals at night who mysteriously disappear when private security are on the lookout. The property is not…
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Two shot dead in Mooiplaas informal settlement tavern shooting
15 August 2022 The tavern was shut down after it was found to be operating without a valid liquor licence. Two men were shot and killed during a tavern shooting at the Mooiplaas informal settlement on Saturday evening. One victim was declared dead on the scene and the other was transported to the hospital with…
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20 years in prison for a house robbery they committed in December 2021 in 5th Avenue, Laudium
15 August 2022 Not directly linked to Erasmia, but all Erasmia matters are generally heard in the Atteridgeville Magistrates Court. Note the importance of being able to track cellular phones and community tip-offs. The Atteridgeville magistrate’s court recently sentenced two Laudium men to 20 years in prison for a house robbery they committed in December…
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Invitation for public comments on the proposed Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill, 2022
https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/invitations/invites.htm Invitation for public comments on the proposed Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill, 2022The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development invites interested parties to submit written comments on the proposed Unlawful Entry on Premises Bill, 2022 (the Bill), GG 46705, GoN 1219, 12 Aug 2022. The main purpose of the Bill is to repeal and…