KZN police make breakthrough in Groutville traffic cop murder case
KZN police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a Groutville traffic officer, Desmond Arumugam.
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Manenberg shooter gets instant karma after killing two victims
A weekend of gang violence in Manenberg saw multiple fatalities, including a shooter who was later gunned down.
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Manhunt launched for Bellville tavern murder suspect
The incident unfolded shortly after 19:00 at a tavern located at the corner of South and Blankenberg Streets in Bellville’s central business district.
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Mahlabathini police shootout ends in instant karma for alleged hitmen
Two suspected hitmen met their end in a shootout with police in Mahlabathini, where firearms and ammunition were recovered.
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Mooi River police shootout ends with four suspects killed
In a high-stakes police shootout near Mooi River, four suspects, including a most-wanted hitman linked to taxi-related murders, were killed.
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Off-duty cop killed in bizarre shootout with Eastern Cape police
An off-duty police sergeant was fatally shot in a strange encounter with Eastern Cape police after reportedly opening fire on his colleagues.
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KZN traffic officer killed during routine stop along N2 Groutville
A KZN traffic officer was fatally shot along the N2 Groutville off-ramp during a routine stop, on Monday morning.
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Nogcinile Mtirara killed in brutal attack: Here’s what we know
According to police reports, two unidentified men wearing balaclavas entered her residence, reportedly in search of her son, before shooting her on sight.
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Etete woman killed in random road rage shooting
On Tuesday, a road rage incident near Etete ended in a tragic shooting of a female motorist. Here’s what we know.
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Estcourt mass shooting: KZN police make crucial arrests
According to police, six masked suspects, armed with rifles and handguns, entered the homestead during the ceremony and opened fire on attendees.
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Jerimiah Xolo: Zwelisha toddler killed in suspected hit
A four-year-old child, Jerimiah Xolo, was shot in Zwelisha, KwaZulu-Natal, in what appears to be a calculated and silent attack.
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Alberton shooting: Four suspects killed in police shootout [video]
A shootout on the R59 in Alberton left four robbery suspects dead, disrupting traffic in both directions as police secured the scene.
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Valhalla Park teen in critical condition after shooting
A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after a gang-related shooting in Valhalla Park, Cape Town.
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Riots break out in Sharpeville: Here are the latest updates
Riots continue in Sharpeville as foreign-owned spaza shops are looted amid community unrest. Here’s the latest on the protests.
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Howard Centre shooting: Suspects wanted for botched robbery
The shooting incident occurred at approximately 15:15 when a 62-year-old Chinese national was attacked near the library inside Howard Centre.
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Gang violence rocks Cape Town with two killed in separate shootings
Two separate gang-related shootings in Cape Town leave two dead and several others injured.
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M2 highway robbery ends in instant karma for one suspect
A suspect was shot dead in a police chase after a robbery on the M2 highway in Johannesburg. Here’s the latest.
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Suspected extortionist gang neutralised in Bosmansdam Road shootout
Three suspected extortionists were killed and four injured in a shootout with police on Bosmansdam Road, Cape Town. Here’s what we know so far.
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Cape Town gangland: 22 killed in violent week of crime
Multiple neighbourhoods were affected by the violence, including Delft, Manenberg, and Lavender Hill, where communities faced the brunt of gang warfare.
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Gauteng SAPS lauded after killing six cash-in-transit robbers
Six suspects involved in a Germiston cash-in-transit robbery were killed during a shootout with police.
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‘Another one bites the dust’: Wanted murder suspect killed in shootout with KZN police
A wanted murder suspect was killed in a shootout with KZN police in Mariannhill. Police recovered a rifle during the operation.
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KZN police lauded for neutralising wanted murder suspects in South Beach shootout
KZN police killed six wanted murder suspects in a South Beach shootout, marking another victory in the fight against criminal syndicates.
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Four alleged extortionists killed in shootout with Cape Town police
Four suspects linked to extortion in Cape Town were killed in a Milnerton shootout as SAPS intercepted them en route to commit a mass shooting.
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KwaMashu thugs from viral shooting video arrested, KZN police confirm
The footage showed the men brazenly discharging firearms at the KwaMashu hostel, an act that sparked fears of escalating gang violence in the region.
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Midrand shootout update: Taxi war on the brink in Johannesburg
This recent incident in Midrand echoes a similar situation earlier this month in Soweto, where taxi owner Kwanele “MKZ” Makwanza was gunned down by unknown assailants.
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Broad day shootout rocks Midrand: Here’s everything we know
The shootout occurred at the corner of Olifantsfontein and Lever Road in Midrand, close to Noordwyk.
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Taxi war looms in Durban after driver is gunned down in alleged hit
The fatal shooting occurred around 08:46, on Monday, 19 August 2024, when the driver was approached by three armed men as he stood outside his home.
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Camps Bay shooting: Suspect wounded trying to rob armed security
This morning, the peaceful suburb of Camps Bay was shaken by a shooting that left one person with serious injuries.
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Shooting at Eldorado Park school leaves two pupils injured
On a chaotic day in Eldorado Park, violence broke out across multiple schools, leaving students and parents in shock.
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KZN police neutralise three hijacking suspects in epic Umlazi shootout
KZN police neutralised three hijacking suspects in a dramatic shootout in Umlazi, resulting in the safe recovery of a hijacked woman.