NPA confident Nulane state capture case will be back in court

National Prosecuting Authority head office in Pretoria. The National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) Investigating Directorate is confident that the first state capture-related case will be re-enrolled in due course. This year saw the NPA fighting to reinstate the R24.9m Gupta- linked Nulane fraud and money laundering case against eight accused, including two companies. This followed the Free…

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Gauteng Safety Department hits 84% target, crime drops

Stock image of a crime scene. The Gauteng Department of Community Safety has achieved 84% of it’s planned targets for the 2024/25 financial year compared to the previous year, resulting in a significant decrease in crime across the province. The report shows steady progress in strengthening oversight, improving law-enforcement capacity and deepening community safety initiatives….

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Man killed in gang-related shooting in Elsies River

Police are on the search for suspects linked to a gang relatedshooting In yet another gang-related shooting on the Cape Town, a man had been gunned down in Leonsdale in Elsies River. No arrests have been made as yet. Police spokesperson, FC Van Wyk, says the incident is being investigated. “SAPS members received a complaint…

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Warning against use of cell phones whilst driving

A person seen texting on the phone while driving. The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says it is working on a number of interventions to address road crashes caused by motorists taking videos for social media while driving. The South African National Road Traffic Act prohibits the use of hand-held communication devices, including cell phones,…

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NSMSA urges GBVF awareness, support as festive season begins

With Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) officially classified as a national disaster, the National Shelter Movement of South Africa (NSMSA) is calling for urgent awareness and support as the country enters the festive season. The movement says the holiday season is usually associated with increased risk to women, with an increase in Gender Based Violence…

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