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Gunshots in Kempton Park court as suspects escape

Bedlam erupted in the Kempton Park Regional Court on Thursday when three men accused of possession of illegal firearms staged a dramatic escape. The escape took place when the…

Ferry carrying more than 70 capsizes near Pretoria

A ferry boat carrying more than 70 people capsized on Roodeplaat Dam, north of Pretoria, on Wednesday afternoon, Tshwane emergency services said. Spokesperson Johan Pieterse said…

Third person in Beuthin case hands himself in

A third person wanted in connection with a kidnapping case for which paroled former bouncer Gary Beuthin and his girlfriend were arrested, handed himself over to police on…

Ex-bouncer Beuthin back behind bars

Former bouncer Gary Beuthin was arrested in Rivonia road in Sandton on Tuesday morning, police said. Spokesperson Superintendent Eugene Opperman said Beuthin was wanted for…

New 10111 system not crossing Gauteng police wires

Gauteng police communications have not been jeopardised by the introduction of the 10111 digital radio network, Superintendent Eugene Opperman said on Thursday. He was responding…

Thousands march against killing of police

Almost 6 000 people marched in the Johannesburg city centre on Wednesday, protesting against police murders in Gauteng. The march was organised by the Gauteng Provincial…

Violent crime claims heavy toll among police

More South African police officers were killed in the 11 years since the end of apartheid than in the previous period, a new study that highlights one of the world’s highest…

Grisly find in carrier bag

A woman’s body was found in a carrier bag that was left with a Johannesburg street vendor by an unknown man on Monday, Gauteng police said. Spokesperson Superintendent Eugene…

Five arrested for Lucky Dube’s murder

Five men were arrested on Sunday in connection with the murder of reggae star Lucky Dube, East Rand police said. Police arrested the five, aged between 31 and 35, in Spruitview…

Top detectives hunt Dube’s killers

A crack team of detectives was on Friday hunting for the killers of reggae star Lucky Dube as public outrage against violent crime mounted. Gauteng’s police commissioner Perumal…

Fake Bok jerseys land shop owner in trouble

With just a day left to the Rugby World Cup final, a man has been fined in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court for trading in counterfeit Springbok jerseys, Gauteng police said on…

Police debunk shopping-mall rape email

Police have rejected as a hoax an email detailing how women are raped in mall toilets, Superintendent Eugene Opperman said on Tuesday. He said the email claims that women are…