Police Seize R90 Million in Counterfeit Goods, Arrest 37 Suspects

Some of the contents confiscated by police. 2 minutes The South African Police Service (SAPS) has cracked down on counterfeit trade, seizing fake goods worth over R90 million and arresting 37 suspects in a series of operations conducted in Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal throughout January. More than 70,000 counterfeit items, including cellphones, pharmaceuticals, cigarettes, toys, clothing,…

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New openings: Protea Hotels by Marriott expands footprint in Africa

Source: Supplied. Protea Hotel by Marriott Delta, Nigeria. These new additions highlight Protea Hotels by Marriott’s ongoing expansion on the continent, offering both business and leisure travellers contemporary comfort coupled with authentic local charm. “We are excited to expand our footprint in Africa with the opening of these two exceptional properties,” said Sandra Schulze-Potgieter, vice…

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Robbers pounce on bank cash vehicle, get away with US$4m

Ecobank in the Bulawayo city centre ARMED robbers Thursday afternoon pounced on a Safeguard Security transit vehicle delivering money to Ecobank on corner Fife Street and 9th Avenue at the National Railways Building in Bulawayo’s central business district and got away with about US$4 million. When Southern Eye visited the bank at around 3:20pm, the police were…

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Kamogelo Baukudi found alive

Grade 11 learner from the Martie du Plessis Special Needs School, Kamogelo Baukudi. Nineteen-year-old Kamogelo Baukudi, who was kidnapped in Bloemfontein earlier this month, has been found alive in Wepener in the Free State. The Grade 11 learner from Martie du Plessis special school was kidnapped on the 5th of June while being driven home…

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