12 killed in mass shooting at Johannesburg informal settlement
What we know so far Twelve people have been killed and nine others wounded in a mass shooting at an...
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Crime
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AVBOB hit by cyber attack as funeral services fall to manual processing
AVBOB has confirmed that its digital platforms were disrupted by a cyber attack, forcing the funeral benefits provider to move...
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Syndicates Targeting Solar Panels, Batteries and Gas at South African Homes
What we know so far Organised criminal syndicates are now systematically targeting South African homes for solar panels, battery storage...
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Fear of crime is remaking South Africa’s suburbs
South Africa’s suburbs are increasingly being shaped by a quiet security race, with fear of violent crime pushing households towards...
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Masemola Charged Over R360m Police Tender
What we know so far National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, 21...
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60% of cigarettes sold in SA are illegal
What we know so far Roughly 60% of cigarettes sold in South Africa in 2021 were illegal, according to a...
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Malema sentenced to 5 years in firearm discharge case
What we know so far Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years direct imprisonment on Thursday...
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Western Cape schools face growing extortion threat
Schools in the Western Cape are reportedly becoming the latest targets of extortionists, with some principals said to be paying...
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Standard Bank warns after data incident
Standard Bank customers in South Africa are facing a fresh fraud-risk warning after the bank confirmed an incident involving unauthorised...
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Banking app warning as kidnappers force cash transfers
South Africans using banking apps on their phones are facing a growing threat from robbery-related kidnappings in which criminals force...
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