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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Officials abetting prison contraventions a major concern: Thobakgale

[FILE IMAGE]: An empty prison cell. The National Commissioner of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale, says officials abetting contraventions in prisons are a main concern. Thobakgale shared his sentiments during an unannounced search operation at the Grootvlei Correctional Services Centre in Bloemfontein. This is part of intensified search operations in an effort to achieve contravention-free centres….

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EC MEC Nqatha warns criminals after fatal Mthatha shootout

A fatal shooting crime scene. Eastern Cape Transport and Community Safety MEC Xolile Nqatha has warned criminals against interfering with police operations following a fatal shootout in Mandela Park in Mthatha. A 35-year-old male suspect who is believed to be an extortionist was killed during an intelligence-driven police operation targeting illegal firearms in the OR…

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