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Gauteng launches innovative number plates to fight crime

Gauteng's provincial government has introduced a groundbreaking number plate system designed to significantly reduce vehicle theft and enhance road safety. This innovative pilot project will be tested over the next six months, paving the way for a broader implementation.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

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.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Bogus Gauteng 'doctor' loses VW Polo for fraudulent scheme

A Gauteng man, posing as a doctor, has been arrested for defrauding victims through a fake pharmacy scheme. His assets, including a VW Polo, are now subject to forfeiture as authorities pursue justice.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

Municipalities urged to enforce building by-laws, stop littering amid disastrous floods crisis

The National Disaster Management Centre has declared another national disaster following severe February floods across seven provinces. Officials are calling for stricter enforcement of building regulations and improved waste management to prevent future flooding disasters.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

eBlockwatch raises alarm over Joburg's New CCTV registration by-law

Crime-fighting initiative eBlockwatch has strongly opposed the City of Johannesburg's new by-law requiring property owners to register their CCTV cameras facing public spaces, warning it could compromise existing security systems and privacy. The organisation's founder raises concerns about potential criminal exploitation and questions the city's capability to manage such a registry.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published