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Urgent measures: South Africa considers banning blank guns amid crime surge
As crime involving blank guns escalates in South Africa, the government is poised to implement a ban on their importation and introduce a permit system to safeguard public safety.
Suspect to appear in court after deadly family shooting in eMaxesibeni
A family asleep in two different stand-alone houses was ambushed by armed men in balaclavas, who opened fire and killed them on Friday night.
Constable released on R5,000 bail after shooting a man who was watching TV at his Soweto home
Police watchdog, Independent Police Investigative Directorate said Constable Tau Ledwaba allegedly killed the deceased with his service pistol while in full police uniform on December 26, 2024.
Suspect arrested in connection with brutal murder linked to unpaid debt
A routine appointment turned deadly for a man who was allegedly murdered by the person he was scheduled to meet in Morwasetla village.
Deadly family spat: Navy officer in court for allegedly shooting his father-in-law
The official from the Department of Correctional Services was killed in a hail of bullets, allegedly fired by his son-in-law.
Acting principal at a Johannesburg high school shot six times in his office
The Gauteng Education Department is in shock after an acting principal was shot in jis office, and a matric examination marker died in separate incidents.
Five killed in Mfuleni shooting as police launch manhunt
Provincial investigators from the serious violent crimes unit are leading the investigation. While the motive remains unclear, police have confirmed that no arrests have been made.