Brown’s Farm hijacking turns to instant karma for three suspects
Three men suspected of hijacking a delivery vehicle in Brown’s Farm were killed moments later in a shooting, as police investigate the motive behind the deadly ambush.
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Five suspects killed in shootout with police in Inanda
Five suspects were killed in two separate shootouts with police in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, as authorities responded to multiple criminal investigations.
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Mauro Mucambe Junior: Feared Mozambican kingpin killed in shootout with police
Mozambican kidnapping kingpin Mauro Mucambe Junior was shot and killed in a police shootout in Fourways, while SAPS searched for a missing businessman.
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Walter Sisulu University worker killed in suspected hit
A Walter Sisulu University official was fatally shot in his car near the Mthatha campus.
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KZN police clash with cash-in-transit suspects in Maphumulo
Police shot dead a suspect in a shootout in Maphumulo, KZN, while two officers were wounded and explosives were recovered.
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R100K cash reward issued for tipoffs on Mfuleni taxi rank shooting
Four people were killed in a shooting at the Mfuleni taxi rank; police are investigating and have offered a R100,000 reward for information leading to the suspects.
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Four dead in fiery Mfuleni taxi rank shooting
Four people were killed and three injured in a shooting at the Mfuleni taxi rank on Friday, with police investigating the motive and suspects behind the deadly attack.
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Barbs Industrial Cafe deadly shooting linked to rivalry over illegal gold mining – source
Two men were killed and a third wounded in a targeted shooting at Barbs Industrial Cafe in Barberton, Mpumalanga, allegedly linked to ongoing rivalries over illegal gold mining.
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Orolato Mongale’s mom reacts to the death of the main suspect
The main suspect in Olorato Mongale’s murder was killed during a police shootout, prompting a powerful response from her grieving mother.
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Athlone rocked by fatal shootings as gang violence escalates
Two men have been shot and killed in separate incidents in Athlone, Cape Town, with police suspecting gang involvement.
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Meyerton taxi rank shooting linked to private security rivalry
Police are investigating a shooting between two private security companies at the Meyerton taxi rank, which left one guard injured.
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Court security to be strengthened following shooting incident
The latest incident occurred at the Melmoth Court in KwaZulu-Natal, resulting in the fatal shooting of an accused.
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Wynberg court shooting: Fifth suspect to make first court appearance
A fifth suspect has been arrested and is expected to appear in court for the April murder outside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.
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N12 highway near Soweto closed after reported shooting
The N12 highway near Soweto has been closed due to an active crime scene, with unconfirmed reports suggesting a possible shooting.
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Police make breakthrough in Wynberg court murder
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, bringing the total number of arrests to four.
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Man killed outside Wynberg court: Here are the latest updates
A man was fatally shot outside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town; the motive is suspected to be gang-related.
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Police turn to public for help in Gugulethu mass murder
Four men were gunned down in Gugulethu on Friday night, prompting a murder investigation and a public call for help from police.
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Suspected cash-in-transit mob killed by police in Soweto: Here’s the latest
Two suspects were killed and five arrested in Soweto after police foiled a planned cash-in-transit robbery and recovered weapons and stolen vehicles.
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KZN police kill three suspected robbers in Reservoir Hills shootout
Three suspected robbers were shot and killed in Reservoir Hills during a shootout with police following an intelligence-driven operation.
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SAPS clears the air on whether Soshanguve mass shooting was a xenophobic attack
Four people were shot and killed in Soshanguve after a confrontation between community patrollers and a group of men, prompting SAPS to dismiss xenophobia claims.
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KZN SAPS kill four alleged suspects in Dumisani Makhaya Drive shootout
Four suspected extortionists were shot and killed in a police shootout in Ethekwini. Here’s what we know so far.
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Doornfontein taxi rank a no-go zone after deadly shooting
A deadly shooting at the Doornfontein taxi rank in Johannesburg has left four people dead, with links to ongoing taxi violence in Gauteng.
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Two suspected ATM bombers killed in Lenasia police shootout
Two suspected ATM bombers were shot and killed in a gunfight with police in Lenasia this morning, with SAPS confirming no officers were injured.
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Imaan Syms: Woodstock shaken by brutal pregnant woman’s murder
Woodstock police are investigating the targeted murder of 30-year-old Imaan Syms, who was gunned down on Sussex Street on Monday night.
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Sphamandla Mabonga was one of three killed in Solo Restaurant shooting
Sphamandla Mabonga, a businessman with a controversial past, was among the three people killed in a shootout at Solo Restaurant in Sandton, marking the second attempt on his life in just over a year.
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Solo Restaurant shooting: Cleaners seen mopping crime scene ahead of possible reopening
Less than 24 hours after a deadly mass shooting at Solo Restaurant in Sandton, cleaners were seen mopping blood off the floors, raising concerns about potential evidence tampering.
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Dr Ezrom Mathumbu killed in suspected hit
Dr Ezrom Mathumbu, a well-known Mpumalanga radio personality and politician, was shot and killed in a suspected hit.
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Mitchells Plain gang war rages after death of alleged Hard Livings leader
Gang violence in Mitchells Plain has escalated following the murder of an alleged Hard Livings leader, leaving residents in fear as fresh shootings claim more lives.
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KZN involved in yet another fatal shootout with an alleged suspect
A murder suspect was shot and killed by police in Umlazi after allegedly opening fire during an attempted arrest.
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Alleged Hard Livings gang leader executed outside Mitchells Plain police station
A suspected Hard Livings gang leader was shot and killed outside Mitchells Plain police station while waiting for a fellow gang member.