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Marius van der Merwe murder: Police arrest suspect believed to be gunman in Madlanga witness killing
A suspect believed to be the gunman in the murder of Madlanga Commission witness, Marius van der Merwe, was arrested in Johannesburg by a specialised task team.
President Ramaphosa authorises deployment of 2,200 SANDF soldiers across five provinces, SA reacts
President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 2,200 soldiers to assist SAPS in fighting crime across five provinces, sparking mixed reactions online.
SAPS head Richard Shibiri refuses to name cartel members publicly, cites safety fears
Suspended SAPS head Richard Shibiri reveals safety concerns in disclosing cartel members' identities, including late taxi boss Jotham 'Mswazi' Msibi.
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Criminal expert calls for establishment of unit specalising on taxi violence
Expert Dr Tinyiku Ngoveni urges a specialised police unit to combat taxi violence, citing recent murders linked to increasing illegal firearm prevalence.
Western Cape mass shooting leaves three people dead and four injured in Kalksteenfontein
Three people were killed and another four were injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on a group of people in Soetkop Street, in Kalksteenfontein
1 suspect hands himself over in Rachel Kutumela insurance-killing case
A man linked to the insurance killing scheme involving former officer Rachel Shokana-Kutumela has been detained in Polokwane, sparking further investigations.
Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe trial date set as South Africans left amused by video of him in bulletproof vest
The trial date has been set for Katiso ‘KT’ Molefe and his three accussed, but South Africans were more amused by a video of his arrival with a bulletproof vest.
Father kills wife and son before taking his own life in Mpumalanga domestic incident
Tragic domestic violence in Mpumalanga leaves three dead, including a child. The suspect was found deceased after fleeing, sparking a murder investigation.
SANDF deployment to combat illegal mining supported by law, says committee chair
Chairperson Dakota Legoete confirms legal backing for military deployment in Gauteng to combat illegal mining and gang violence, with over 500 soldiers engaged.
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