Category: Crime Reported in Press
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Tshwane metro police warn public about two men who impersonate cops
Media release 20 October 2022 TSHWANE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT WARNS COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT CRIMINALS POSING AS METRO POLICE OFFICERS AND ROBBING PEOPLE The Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) has received numerous complaints about criminals who are posing as TMPD members. They are wearing TMPD uniforms and driving an unmarked vehicle with blue lights. These criminals…
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Diepsloot murder suspect arrested after being caught attempting to flee
9 October 2022 Diepsloot police arrested a 37-year-old man in Ext 5 on October 10 for murder after he attempted to run from being caught. The murder took place on October 9. The suspect allegedly assaulted a man after an argument at a tavern, according to a spokesperson for the Diepsloot Police Station Captain Tinyiko…
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Man critical after Centurion stabbing during failed hijacking attempt
“Emer-G-Med paramedics responded to a B scene just after 10h30 to find a man seated in his vehicle with multiple penetrating wounds,” paramedics said. A 36-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after sustaining multiple stab wounds during a suspected attempted robbery in Centurion on Friday. Emer-G-Med spokesperson Kyle van Reenen said the man…
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Police on the search for 5 armed suspects involved in a murder and robbery at a Diepsloot church
Shopping centres in Diepsloot, north west of Johannesburg, have been shut amid fears of looting. This follows a robbery at a church on Friday night which resulted in the shooting and subsequent death of a pastor and injury to two other congregants. The police said in a statement that they are on the search for…
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Criminal activity Diepsloot
Diepsloot suspect remanded in custody for possession of an unlicensed firearm, September 16, 2022 In the early hours of August 27, police on patrol duties near HeronBridge College spotted an overturned vehicle along the road. Police spokesperson Captain Tinyiko Mathebula said the officers investigated closer to find out what happened, and it was then that…
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Car hijacking & heist kingpin Prince Mahlangu shot dead
Car hijacking & heist kingpin Prince Mahlangu has been shot dead in Sunnyside PTA in an apparent hit. Known as Mongol, Prince is alleged to be part of a syndicate that hijacked 4×4 bakkies. It is also alleged that in February, he shot and killed a G4S security guard at Mnandi Spar in Centurion. This person…
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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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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: 52
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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…
