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Outrage as police union condemns brutal killing of Johannesburg officer and civilian
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has expressed outrage over the brutal murder of Johannesburg Metro Police officer Matome Mokoena and civilian Ntuthuko Mathe, calling for justice and stricter penalties for attacks on law enforcement.
South African police confirm arrest of suspects in murder of JMPD officer
The Gauteng Police have made significant strides in the pursuit of justice following the tragic murder of Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer Matome Mokoena, who was shot while on duty in Vlakfontein.
SASSA officials deny involvement in R260 million fraud scheme as bail hearing continues
Seven SASSA officials among 11 suspects facing more than 1 300 criminal charges in a R260 million fraud scheme claim innocence at their bail hearing in Lenasia Magistrate's Court. One suspect pleads for bail to care for her cancer-stricken mother.
Religion is the bedrock of Lenasia
From this sense of nothingness, religiously-minded residents across the different faiths started the arduous process of building places of worship in Lenasia
Manhunt intensifies for final SASSA fraud suspect as R260m scandal deepens
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the SAPS have intensified their search for the final suspect in a R260 million SASSA fraud case, with ten others already in custody. The accused, including seven SASSA employees, face over 1,000 charges related to identity fraud and illegal withdrawals from SASSA pay points.