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Our brothers are dead — alleged fugitive after deadly Ntuzuma shooting

Five suspects were shot and killed in a shootout with police in Ntuzuma, raising concerns about rising crime and community safety.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Two suspects arrested in KZN house robbery and kidnapping case

Two suspects were arrested in Durban following a coordinated effort by law enforcement and private security after a house robbery and kidnapping incident in the Sundumbili policing area.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Neighbourhood Watches and Community Policing Forums claim they can combat crime in KZN

Community leaders in KwaZulu-Natal discuss the vital role of Neighbourhood Watches and Community Policing Forums in combating crime, highlighting the need for funding and support.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Community engagement key to combating crime in KwaZulu-Natal, says Premier Ntuli

Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli discusses the urgent need for community engagement and effective measures to combat escalating crime rates in KwaZulu-Natal.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

KZN hosts strategic planning session against crime

Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli convenes a strategic planning session in Durban to combat rising crime rates in KwaZulu-Natal, urging community collaboration and highlighting the importance of crime prevention.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Community in mourning after Silverglen house robbery turns deadly

Residents of Chatsworth are devastated after a local man was murdered during a house robbery in Silverglen, sparking urgent calls for enhanced community security.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Zainul Dawood|Published

Enhancing safety: Mariannhill’s new police station plans unveiled

Community Policing Forums in Mariannhill are set to discuss plans for a new police station aimed at enhancing safety and reducing crime in the area.

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Zainul Dawood|Published

Property Viewing Turns Fatal: Double Murder Suspect Caught in Lyttelton

Police have apprehended a suspect in a brutal double murder case where the perpetrator allegedly posed as a prospective home buyer before fatally attacking the property owners in Lyttelton. The suspect was found in possession of crucial evidence linking him to the crime

The Star News
Masabata Mkwananzi|Updated

Llandudno robbery cop denied bail due to ‘tendency to interfere’

Four cops are charged with a schedule 6 offence for aggravated robbery after the men allegedly stole jewellery from a Llandudno home in September last year and allegedly threatened one of the occupants with a fake gun.

Cape Times News
Chevon Booysen|Published

Cop Jacobus Groenewald denied bail due to ‘tendency to interfere’

Jacobus Groenewald, a police officer accused of robbery and drug possession, has been denied bail due to concerns over potential interference with evidence and witnesses

News Crime and Courts
Chevon Booysen|Published

Police officers seek bail in R20m jewellery heist case

The officers, who allegedly used a fake gun and tampered with police vehicle plates, claim crucial evidence is missing.

Cape Times News
Chevon Booysen|Published

Durban North CPF addresses recent targeted murders and community safety

Durban North Community Police Forum discusses the challenges of predicting targeted murders following recent violent incidents in the area.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Police officers seek bail in R20 million jewellery heist case

Four police officers face serious charges in a R20 million jewellery heist, arguing that the State's evidence is insufficient for conviction. Bail judgment is set for next week.

News Crime and Courts
Chevon Booysen|Published

Community justice or chaos? understanding vigilantism in South Africa

Explore the alarming rise of vigilantism in South Africa through the lens of criminologist Professor Nirmala Gopal, who discusses the implications for community justice and the breakdown of trust in law enforcement.

News South Africa
Zainul Dawood|Published

Community vigilantism emerges in Inanda amidst failing criminal justice system

Communities in Inanda are resorting to vigilantism as frustration with the criminal justice system grows, following the brutal killings of five alleged criminals.

News South Africa
Zainul Dawood|Published

Suspect arrested for Durban police officer’s murder

Police have arrested a 20-year-old suspect in connection with the murder of Sergeant Nkululeko Mbambo, who was shot at his home in uMlazi earlier this month.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Three foreign nationals arrested in connection with Table View granny's murder

Table View residents have been left shaken by the murder of a 78-year-old woman found dead in her home.

Cape Argus News
Sibuliso Duba|Published

KZN police intensify efforts against gender-based violence: 235 arrests in November

KwaZulu-Natal police arrested 235 suspected rapists in November as part of intensified efforts to combat gender-based violence, coinciding with the 16 Days of Activism campaign. c

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published

Decline in home burglaries: A closer look at Western Cape's crime statistics

Recent crime statistics reveal a notable decline in home burglaries during the second quarter, highlighting improvements in crime prevention.

Weekend Argus News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Armed robbers target Mpumalanga family, allegedly rapes wife then flee with stolen vehicle

Three suspects are behind bars after a swift police operation uncovered a stolen vehicle, illegal firearms, and stolen goods linked to a violent Hazyview robbery.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

‘In-depth info’: Recipients of RAF money targeted by robbers, kidnapped and forced to transfer the money

Police said the group of robbers going after the different RAF beneficiaries has two armed men and a woman who have in-depth information that victims got RAF money.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

North West police operation nets 948 suspects in week-long crack-down

Fourteen unlicensed liquor establishments, known as shebeens, were shut down as part of the operation.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Mthembu|Published

New crime stats paint grim picture for KwaZulu-Natal

Despite government efforts, KwaZulu-Natal experiences a shocking rise in violent crime, with Inanda reported as South Africa’s murder capital once again.

Daily News News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published

Suspect caught with stolen converters, batteries worth over R230,000 expected to appear in court

The suspect, expected to appear in the Atlantis Magistrate’s Court has been linked to four other housebreaking cases.

News Crime and Courts
Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Shoot-out in Durban: five unlicensed firearms recovered, three suspects dead, two arrested after pursuit

Five unlicensed firearms were recovered after a shoot-out between law enforcement and suspected house robbers in Durban, leaving three suspects dead and two arrested.

Daily News News
Thobeka Ngema|Published