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Jolene Marriah-Maharaj

Senior Digital Journalist, IOL News

'Shoot at police at your peril' - KZN's top cop General Mkhwanazi unveils tough crime-fighting plan

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has issued a stern warning to criminals—"shoot at police at your peril"—as he unveiled the province's intensified crime-fighting strategy. Speaking at the SAPS Excellence Awards, Mkhwanazi emphasized action over planning, pledging more police visibility, faster responses, and a crackdown on illegal liquor outlets driving violent crime.

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Cop jailed for demanding R11,000 to make case docket disappear

A North West policeman has been jailed to an effective six years in jail for corruption.

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'Apartheid Tactics' - Cholota's lawyer slams State after court declares her extradition unlawful

A South African court has ruled Moroadi Cholota’s extradition from the US unlawful. Her lawyer called the arrest “an abuse of power,” saying she was targeted for refusing to implicate Ace Magashule in the R255m asbestos case.

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Pietermaritzburg businesswoman accused of defrauding Covid-19 TERS of R4 million

Sindisiwe Mdluli-Myeza, a Pietermaritzburg businesswoman, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding the Covid-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme of over R4 million, with her case set for pre-trial in July.

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'I’ve never won such a big amount of money in my life' - North West man bags R2 million Lotto Plus jackpot

A North West man said he was in disbelief when he won the R2million Lotto Plus jackpot.

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Olorato Mongale murder: Main suspect killed in shootout with KZN cops

The man wanted in connection with Olorato Mongale's murder has been killed in a shootout with KZN cops.

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Former Lieutenant Colonel arrested for allegedly stealing R1. 2million from the SAPS

Pieter Andries Nel, a former Lieutenant-Colonel, has been arrested on allegations of stealing over a million rand from the South African Police Services (SAPS).

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KZN traditional leader survives assassination attempt, one killed in attack

Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi condemns the assassination attempt on traditional healer Inkosi Simphiwe Cele, highlighting a troubling trend of violence against traditional leaders in KZN

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Man sentenced to 25 years for setting girlfriend alight in the Eastern Cape

A man who set his girlfriend alight after accusing her of being unfaithful has been jailed to 25 years.

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Watch VideoPICS: Gucci slippers, Le Creuset pots and Louis Vuitton dupes discovered in Durban port bust

Police in KwaZulu-Natal raided a freight depot in Edwin Swales and seized counterfeit goods worth R400million.

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Shailen Singh murder: Here's what happens next

Govender brothers Ferrel and Darren appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court this week. They are charged with the murder of Shailen Singh.

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Three dead in Tongaat bus crash, scores left injured

Three people have been confirmed dead in a bus crash in Tongaat on Tuesday morning

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Shailen Singh murder: Govender brothers back in Durban court

Govender brothers- Ferrel and Darren- are expected to appear in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday in connection with the murder of Shailen Singh.

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Gunmen demanded to see wife before killing Lusikisiki couple: Police

A couple were gunned down in their Eastern Cape home on Wednesday night.

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Pregnancy discrimination backfires: Chemist wins R724,000 payout

The Labour Court of South Africa has ruled in favour of Tiisetso Moleme, a pregnant chemist who was unfairly placed on unpaid maternity leave by her employer, Induradec Coatings. The court ordered the company to pay her R724,000 in compensation for discrimination.

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Woman fatally shot outside Blue Downs Magistrate's Court in Cape Town

A 25-year-old woman was shot and killed outside the Blue Downs Magistrate's Court in Cape Town, prompting an investigation by local police.

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Cape Town shooting: Woman killed outside Blue Downs Magistrate's Court

A 25-year-old woman tragically lost her life in a shooting outside the Blue Downs Magistrate's Court in Cape Town, sparking a police investigation and raising concerns about safety in the area.

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Eight dead in Umlazi shooting: Police hunt killers

Eight people between the ages of 22 and 40 were killed in a shooting incident in Umlazi, south of Durban on Friday night.

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Durban mother who killed her toddler daughter with a rolling pin jailed for 20 years

A Durban mother of three who killed her toddler daughter in a fit of rage has been jailed to 20 years imprisonment.

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'Packing our bags': Pensioner who won R12 million Lotto Plus jackpot heading to the Coast to retire

A pensioner who won R12million in the Lotto Plus 2 jackpot plans to retire on the Coast and invest in quality healthcare.

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Watch VideoChaos in Chatsworth: Angry truck driver arrested after ramming into police vehicle

A truck driver has been arrested after a dramatic chase where he rammed into police vehicles and injured a pedestrian, sparking widespread attention on social media.

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Five suspected criminals wanted for multiple murders killed in shootout with KZN cops

Five suspected criminals wanted in connection with atleast four murders were killed in a shootout with KZN cops on Sunday night.

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K-Pop Wonder Show shines as Seoul Spring Festa draws 800,000 fans

The Seoul Spring Festa stands as the premier cultural and tourism festival of Seoul, unfolding in the very heart of K-Content and K-Culture.

Travel World
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Someone won the R28million Powerball Plus jackpot. Was it you?

A lucky player has won R28,558,423. 50 in the Powerball Plus draw, marking a significant moment for South African lottery players.

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Five things you must do if you visit South Korea – And why The Emperor’s Dining Table is one of them

Five things you must do if you plan to visit South Korea, a county filled with rich heritage and vibrant fashion.

Travel World
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