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Umgababa chief's death shocks community
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (142+ words) NEWS that the Inkosi (chief) of the UMnini Trust Traditional Authority in Umgababa has died sent shockwaves in the community, with his subjects wondering what the future holds. Also read:Shot dead by a stray bullet Inkosi Phathisizwe Philbert Luthuli…...
Stock theft a major headache for Barrage SAPS
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (58+ words) Stock theft a major headache for Barrage SAPS'The Citizen Stock theft a major headache for Barrage SAPS 'It's difficult for police to find stolen cattle when owners have not brandmarked,' said police in Barrage. Read more on these topics Get…...
Armed Forces Day celebrated in Thohoyandou
1+ week, 5+ day ago (315+ words) LIMPOPO" South African National Defence Force (SANDF) commander-in-chief, President Cyril Ramaphosa, addressed communities from across Vhembe during the 2026 National Armed Forces Day (NAFD) held in Thohoyandou on Saturday. The event, staged along the R524 Punda Maria Road, commemorated soldiers who perished…...
Transnet could run out of funds within three months — will the government step in to rescue?
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (946+ words) Moody's Ratings has warned that the state-owned logistics company, Transnet, could run out of money in the next three months. The ratings agency put the already struggling logistics company on review for a downgrade last week. This comes months after…...
Your selfies are helping burglars: Security firm warns of ‘digital stalking’
3+ week, 1+ day ago (481+ words) The risk of open-source intelligence (OSINT) related crime continues to escalate, Community Monitoring Service (CMS) senior manager Gerrit van Heerden has warned. Van Heerden said that investigators at CMS has noted a sustained upward trajectory in pre-planned crimes. "We estimate…...
SAPS national awards celebrate excellence in support staff
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (215+ words) Hard work often happens quietly in the background, especially for those whose jobs keep workplaces running smoothly. For Livhuwani David Mulaudzi, a handyman at the Brakpan Police Station, that dedication has now been recognised on the national stage. At the…...
SAPS urges community to spot and avoid scams
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (340+ words) Newcastle SAPS advises residents to be vigilant of scammers. There are various types of scams, so you should know how to identify them so as not to fall victim. Fraudsters pretend to be from a trusted organisation such as a…...
Global cybercrime bust: There is hope in SA's law enforcement
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (323+ words) Since the advent of the cyber age, cops and robbers has never been the same. No longer do the bad guys gallop around carrying big guns " criminal syndicates today breeze around in flashy cars and live the good life in…...
How global cybercrime syndicate operating in Joburg was taken down
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) A multi-agency task team, led by the Hawks, raids one of seven locations of a cybercrime syndicate yesterday in Bryanston. The call centre targets English-speaking countries. Picture: Michel Bega By the time doors were kicked in across Johannesburg's northern suburbs,…...
Sanitary pad donation provides security for girl learners
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (182+ words) SAVE The Dignity of Our Girls in School started the year by donating sanitary pads to girl learners at Alipore Primary School on January 16. Also read:Department of Education encourages matric learners to use Second Chance Programme Roshni Naicker, founder…...