Cape Town man arrested for faking a kidnapping to gamble R15 000 ransom
A Cape Town gambling addict blew his family’s rent money on gambling, then concocted a fake kidnapping to extort R15 000 from his family.
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Two illegal Zim women due in court for serial child abduction
Two Zimbabwean women, Grace and Mercy, appear in Mpumalanga court for alleged serial child abduction.
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Ninety suspected illegal miners arrested this week
‘The law enforcement agencies will continue with these operations in the province,’ said the police in a statement.
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Cape Town police arrest illegal foreigner with R19 million in counterfeit cash
An illegal foreigner was arrested in Cape Town, found with R19 million in counterfeit cash.
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Refugees face ‘no hope’ service from Home Affairs
Dozens queue, but the reception office in Gqeberha only serves 15 asylum seekers a day.
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Constantia house of horror: Police probe quadruple murder of Bulgarians
Constantia hosted a grisly murder scene, where four dead bodies, believed to be Bulgarians, were found dead with gunshot wounds.
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National truck strike: Traffic notices for Sunday, 30 April 2023
The national truck strike takes place on Sunday, 30 April 2023. Here are the latest traffic notices and roads to avoid.
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Family demands justice after fruit vendor shot dead in hair salon
Witnessses say private security guards shot dead 37-year-old Zimbabwean Lloyd Bhebhe
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More than 180 000 Zimbabweans could be deported in June 2023 – Here’s why
Aaron Motsoaledi’s ministry has resolved to cut off more than 180 000 Zim Exemption Permits (ZEP) in two months, citing it is for their benefit
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Midrand kidnapping: Zim man, his wife and girlfriend arrested for botched abduction
The suspects were arrested for their involvement in the kidnapping of a Midrand businessman on 18 January 2023.
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Watch: Thaba Nchu mob shuts down foreign-owned spaza shop [video]
Thaba Nchu locals have their own version of ‘Operation Dudula’ picking up steam.
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Pimville shutdown: Here are the latest updates [video]
Pimville residents have vowed to render the township inoperable.
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South Africans view foreign nationals as a threat, study finds
The research study showed South Africans believe foreign nationals are a barrier to employment.
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Zanu PF wants to impose ‘pollution levy’ on South Africa
The Zimbabwean ruling party’s Sandton branch laid the verbal assault on Home Affairs Minister Motsoaledi.
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N3 highway clears after intense truck drivers protest
Truck associations have given Mbalula seven days to de-register all foreign national truck drivers.
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N3 protest: Truck drivers want ‘foreign nationals’ off the wheel [video]
Truck drivers want clarity on why foreign nationals are allowed to work in freight, in South Africa.
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Zimbabweans take Home Affairs to court demanding permanent residency
If granted, more than 200 000 Zimbabweans will have permanent residency, including a valid SA ID.
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Zimbabwe new economic policy will alienate foreign nationals
Zimbabwe plans on implementing a new economic policy that will cast out foreign nationals. Here’s what we know.
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Watch: Foreign nationals storm Newcastle police station [video]
The large group of foreign nationals accused Newcastle police of murdering one of their own.