Crime & safety
10-YEAR SENTENCE FOR FRAUDSTER ATTORNEY
Brits – Isak Snyman a 46-year-old attorney was sentenced on Tuesday 8 December by the specialised commercial crimes court in Pretoria for theft of trust funds.
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Avoiding festive season house break-ins
SA – Specialised security services expect crime to increase exponentially because of the dire financial situation of many people following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. It is important that people are alert and take precautions to avoid crime and other atrocities.
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Hoërskool Ellisras leerder onverwags oorlede
Lephalale – Jandré Stanz, ‘n Graad 9 leerder van Hoërskool Ellisras, is skielik oorlede op Dinsdag 24 November. Volgens ‘n skrywe van die skool het dié gebeur kort na hy met sy fiets by die skool aangeland het. Jandré se gedenkdiens sal op 28 November plaasvind vanuit die Hervormde Kerk Onverwacht-gemeente. Ons betuig ons innige meegevoel aan sy se vriende en familie.
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N1 tree felling
Limpopo – The Limpopo province attracts domestic and foreign tourists for its plant and animal life. While driving from the Gauteng province the indigenous trees along the N1 remind travellers that they are coming to a special place where the wilderness is treasured.
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Tips to prevent hijackings and robberies
Thabazimbi – Too often members of the community fall victim to crimes like hijacking, house, and business robberies. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has a few tips that may help keep you safe.
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Manhunt for escaped prisoner
Lephalale – A 31-year-old man escaped from the Lephalale Magistrates’ Court holding cells on Monday 24 November. The incident is being investigated. The police have since launched a manhunt for Tawanda Trust, who escaped moments after he had appeared in court on a charge of theft.
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Municipality reports back to community
Northam – Thabazimbi Local Municipality (TLM) officials held a public participation consultation meeting on the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) in Northam, ward 8, on Thursday 12 November. The main purpose was to consult with communities on service delivery related issues.
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Three arrests after high-speed chase
Bela-Bela – Three men allegedly stole cell phones and an undisclosed amount of cash from a retail store in Bela-Bela on Monday 2 November. The police chased after them at high-speed and one of the suspects were injured in a shootout. The suspects were arrested along the R511 moments after committing the crime.
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SAPS bids farewell to crime-fighting legends
Thabazimbi – Colleagues and family came together at Africa Lodges in Thabazimbi on Thursday 5 November to bid a fond farewell to retiring captain Puleng Abel Thapela and detective warrant oficer Gert Myburgh.
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10 nabbed for unlicensed firearms and stolen goods
Mooinooi/ Brits – Ten men appeared before the Brits Magistrates’ Court on Friday 30 October on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition, suspected stolen property and housebreaking implements.
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Maximum sentences for Anisha and Joey’s killers
Pretoria/ Mooinooi – The family and friends of Anisha and Joey van Nierkerk can begin to find closure after the four people who were found guilty of robbing and murdering them were handed maximum sentences by the North Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria.
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Break the silence on sexual offences!
SA – Sexual offences can come in many forms and can affect anyone. It is time to break the silence and correct the myths regarding rape and sexual offences. Remember – sexual assault is not your fault and should be reported immediately.
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