Category: Crime Reported in Press
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Road Spikings
Spiking Incident Report – N14, Krugersdorp Date and Time: Saturday, 24 May 2025, 21:15Location: N14, before the Diepsloot offramp Incident Details:A motorist traveling towards Krugersdorp on the N14 encountered spikes deliberately placed on the road at approximately 21:15. One tyre was damaged after driving over the spikes. The motorist adhered to safety advice and did…
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Inside Gauteng’s R500-million corruption scheme (part two)
How a network of non-profit organisations, co-operatives and companies captured the department’s “sustainable livelihoods” budget 12 December 2024 | By Daniel Steyn and Raymond Joseph Extract Extract Ubonyoninco, Pink Power Trading and Masinya Trading are all owned by Amanath Soorju. He was once the human resources director in the Department of Social Development, but left the department about a decade…
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Police uncover a drug laboratory in Hills and Dales (Rietfontein) with an estimated value of R100 million … again!
RIETFONTEIN – An intelligence driven operation led police to uncover a drug laboratory with an estimated value of R100 million in Rietfontein, Gauteng on Wednesday, 27 November 2024 and arrested a 39-year-old Mexican national. Following extensive surveillance conducted on the premises, a multi-disciplinary team comprising of the National and Provincial Organised Crime Investigations (Narcotics units),…
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Laudium CPF suspends member pending probe by HAWKS
Authorities have launched an investigation following serious allegations against a former contract employee of the local ward councillor, Shakeel Bhaktawer, who is also a member of the Laudium CPF. The CPF has suspended Baktawer and councillor Naeem Patel ended his contract two months ago when the allegations first surfaced. “The Laudium CPF has been made…
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Three suspects arrested and firearms seized in Erasmia robbery
The suspects now face multiple charges, including armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, and possession of stolen property. The Erasmia police recovered two firearms and arrested three suspects involved in an armed robbery on Scheiverberg Road, Vlakplaas, Lillian in the West of Pretoria on September 6. Police spokesperson Johan van Dyk said…
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Suspect arrested for human trafficking of eight minors
The minors were intended to be smuggled to the Eastern Cape, according to police. A 35-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the trafficking of eight minors following a joint operation conducted in Pretoria by the Rapid Rail Police Unit on September 6. The operation focused on bolstering police visibility and crime prevention efforts,…
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Traditional practitioners continue to be targeted by criminals
Police arrest trio for armed robbery and attempted murder After a couple praying at the local stream was targeted, police are warning residents about the risks of practising their religion or collecting water from streams at isolated spots. There have been repeated instances of armed robberies in Erasmia precinct, especially at Hennopsrivier along M26. Source:…
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Hijacking and Kidnapping
FOLLOW THESE BASIC PROTOCOLS Do not respond to Facebook or other social media adverts selling goods in unsafe or unknown areas. When stopped by any person(s) appearing to represent SAPS or Metro Police, activate your cellular phone tracking and alert a family member or CPF or private security member before stopping. Your whereabouts can then…
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Two caught with hijacked motorbikes in Olievenhoutbosch
“A tracking company approached the police for backup after they tracked the two hijacked motorbikes to the area,” says spokesperson Sergeant Pretty Mokadi. April 28, 2023 Shaun Sproule Two suspects were allegedly caught red-handed in an Olievenhoutbosch yard where two motorcycles stolen in separate hijackings were being stripped. Police arrested the men on April 20…
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Eleven Truck Hi-Jackers Arrested Offloading Stolen Stock
South African Police ServiceTshwane DistrictLyttelton SAPS Media release : The South African Police Service has arrested eleven suspects in connection with the hijacking of a goods truck carrying one and a half million Rands stock. On 2023/05/02 members of Lyttelton SAPS received information about a truck that had been hijacked on the N1 highway between…