Eastern Cape police arrest two police officers for alleged extortion

Handcuffs. Eastern Cape police have arrested two police officers for alleged extortion outside Mthatha. It is reported the officers, aged between 24 and 30 were allegedly visiting taverns in Khambi location, requesting liquor trading licences and further demanding alcohol. Police Spokesperson, Siphokazi Mawisa, says the officials are attached to the Public Order Policing unit. Mawisa…

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KZN Health MEC Simelane urges partnerships to protect medical workers

FILE: Mpumalanga Emergency Medical Service’s ambulance. KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane, says urgent partnerships are needed to protect emergency medical workers against criminals. Speaking at Wentworth Hospital, Simelane unveiled 44 new ambulances worth R86 million. She says the rollout forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen emergency medical services in high-risk areas especially this…

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Police urge stronger community action to curb tavern violence

Acting Deputy National Police Commissioner, Khosi Senthumule has called on law enforcement agencies, the community and community policing forums to intensify their collaboration to combat violence at taverns and shebeens. Acting Deputy National Police Commissioner Khosi Senthumule has called on law enforcement agencies, the community and community policing forums to intensify their collaboration to combat…

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Officials conduct surprise raid at Grootvlei Correctional Centre

Police official searches for illegal contraband during a raid at Grootvlei Prison in the Free State. Correctional Services officials have found Crystal meth, Dagga, cell phones and sharp objects during an unannounced search operation at the Grootvlei Correctional Centre in Bloemfontein. The National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale says search operations are conducted throughout…

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