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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

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S.A Police Pursue Additional Suspects in Lusikisiki Mass Shooting Case

The S.A Police ministry has confirmed that police are actively pursuing additional suspects connected to the mass shooting in Lusikisiki in the Eastern Cape where 18 people were murdered. Four suspects have been arrested so far. One suspect is still on the run, and the weapons used in the mass shooting have not been found. Briefing the media, national police commissioner Fannie Masemola emphasised the need to address rising violence […]

todayOctober 18, 2024 8

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South Africa’s Police launch manhunt for four men they believe could be linked to the Lusikisiki massacre

South Africa's Police have launched a manhunt for four men they believe could be linked to the Lusikisiki massacre that saw 18 people killed in the Eastern Cape last month. The suspects are Songezo Vuma, Bonga Hintsa, Aphiwe Ndende, and Lwando Anthony Shakes. On Tuesday, one of the men already arrested in connection with the murders, Siphosoxolo Myekethe, abandoned his bail application. National police spokesperson, Athlenda Mathe, says they believe […]

todayOctober 16, 2024 17

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S.A’s Police have arrested almost 15 thousand suspects during Operation Shanela in the past week

S.A's Police have arrested 14-thousand-715 suspects during Operation Shanela in the past week. This includes two-thousand-990 wanted suspects, including 84 for rape and 30 for murder. The operation also seized 127 firearms and recovered 83 stolen vehicles. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk highlighted the arrest of a drug mule in Ethiopia and a 25-million-rand cocaine bust at OR Tambo Airport:  

todayOctober 15, 2024 12

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South Africa’s Police have arrested over 12-thousand suspects during Operation Shanela from 30 September to 6 October

South Africa's Police have arrested 12-thousand-187 suspects during Operation Shanela from 30 September to 6 October. Spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says the high-density crime-fighting initiative involved arrests included 157 for murder, 94 for attempted murder, and 242 for rape. SAPS also confiscated 131 firearms and two-thousand-969 rounds of ammunition. Van Wyk says the authorities continue efforts to ensure public safety:  

todayOctober 8, 2024 8

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In S.A, the Lusikisiki shooting death toll has risen to 18

To S.A, where the Lusikisiki shooting death toll has risen to 18 after a man died in hospital yesterday. He was among the people shot in two separate homes. A two-month-old baby survived. Investigators are probing the murders as the motive remains unknown. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Prince Chulumanco Sigcau of the Amampondo Royal Kingdom has urged government to fully equip police:  

todaySeptember 30, 2024 8

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Over 2,500 Evacuated from Tshwane Police Academy After Nearby Gas Pipeline Explosion

Over two-thousand-500 police trainees and South African Police Service staff have been evacuated from the Tshwane training academy in Pretoria due to a gas pipeline explosion at a nearby business site. National police commissioner Fannie Masemola ordered the precautionary evacuation to ensure safety. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says experts are managing the fire, and a control centre has been established:  

todayAugust 22, 2024 12

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City of Cape Town says it is making positive inroads in the relationship with the South African Police Service

The City of Cape Town says it is making positive inroads in the relationship with the South African Police Service, but the criminal justice system as a whole needs urgent attention. In the past week, city enforcement agencies made 301 arrests and recorded 63-thousand-661 traffic and by-law offences. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says one suspect was arrested for the same offence, in the same area, […]

todayAugust 20, 2024 23

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S.A President Ramaphosa Deploys close to 3 thousand Defence Force Members to Support Police Crime Efforts

S.A's President ,Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of two-thousand-828 members of the South African National Defence Force to assist the police. This is for the prevention and combating of crime, and the maintenance and preservation of law and order during the elections. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says the expenditure for this employment is estimated at over 59-million-rand:

todayMay 29, 2024 16

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S.A Union expresses concerns on policing and handling of preparations for next week’s elections

South Africa's Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union has expressed concerns about SAPS management's handling of preparations for next week's national general elections. Spokesperson, Richard Mamabolo criticised the police for delegating responsibilities to provinces and lacking a clear deployment plan. Mamabolo highlighted unresolved issues regarding leave days and accused police management of undermining collective bargaining. He warns that poor working conditions are lowering morale among police members:  

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