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Ongoing investigation into the tragic deaths of three Gauteng police officers

An investigation is underway into the tragic accident that claimed the lives of three police officers in Gauteng, raising concerns about officer safety during high-risk operations.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

‘Please do not leave SAPS’: Minister Senzo Mchunu’s appeal at Constable Senoge’s funeral

At the funeral of Constable Boipelo Senoge in Bloemfontein, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu delivered a poignant tribute, urging SAPS members to remain steadfast in their service despite the challenges they face.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Watch VideoLIVE: Joint memorial service for police officers whose bodies were pulled from the Hennops River

A heartfelt memorial service is scheduled to honour the lives of three SAPS constables - Cebekhulu Linda, Boipelo Senoge, and Keamogetswe Buys - who tragically lost their lives in the Hennops River incident.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Hennops River: Cultural expert says uncollected spirits of crash victims could cause more crashes

The families of the three SAPS constables collected the bodies in Pretoria, went to Hennops River to "collect their spirits" and headed to Free State.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Three Free State police constables honoured after tragic drowning in Hennops River

Three Free State police constables, reported missing for over five days, were found deceased in the Hennops River. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths.

Cape Argus News
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Honouring the fallen: Police constables to receive official funerals after Hennops River tragedy

Three brave police constables tragically lost in the Hennops River will be honoured with a joint memorial service on May 6, followed by individual official funerals, celebrating their commitment to serving and protecting.

News South Africa Gauteng
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Missing police VW Polo recovered from Hennops River

After an extensive search, the missing VW Polo has been located in the Hennops River, where five bodies were recovered earlier this week.

Cape Times News
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

'Nothing sinister': Police believe VW Polo carrying three constables overturned before crashing into river

National police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola said it looks like the VW Polo capsized first, before it impacted on the road barrier on the N1, and the car eventually went into the water.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Tragic recovery: Missing police VW Polo found in Hennops River

After an extensive search, the missing VW Polo has been located in the Hennops River, along with the bodies of five individuals, including three police officers. Investigations are ongoing as the police seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

Cape Argus News
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Missing police officers’ VW Polo recovered from Hennops River

After an extensive search, the missing VW Polo has been located in the Hennops River, where the bodies of five police officers were recovered earlier this week.

News South Africa
Thabo Makwakwa|Published