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Day: February 2, 2025

Khayelitsha Pastor Faces Rape Charges

Khayelitsha: A 51-year-old pastor has been arrested for allegedly raping and assaulting a 15-year-old girl, and two women, aged 22 and 23, at his church in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. ‘It is alleged that people would go to the pastor for healing and he would tell them healing is possible, but

SAPS Nabs Over 200,000 in Festive Season Operations

Cape Town: The South African Police Service (SAPS) has made 244,951 arrests during the festive season, as part of heightened crime-fighting operations aimed at safeguarding communities, holidaymakers, and tourists across the country. The safer festive season operations commenced on 11 October 2024, and ended on Friday, 31 January 2025. According

Over 20,000 New Police Officers Deployed to Bolster Crime-Fighting Efforts

Pretoria: In an initiative to enhance its crime-fighting capabilities, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has successfully trained and deployed over 20,000 new constables across various units in the country over the past three years. This effort aims to strengthen policing measures and improve public safety. According to South African

Operation Vala Umgodi Nets 18,000 in Major Crime Crackdown

Pretoria: In a bold move to dismantle illegal mining operations, the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) crackdown has resulted in over 18,000 arrests, predominantly targeting illegal immigrants, as part of efforts to cut off supplies and force miners out of the country’s dangerous shafts. According to South African Government News

Seven Officials Sentenced for Issuing Fraudulent Roadworthy Certificates

Polokwane: Seven private vehicle testing station officials have been sentenced by the Polokwane Commercial Crimes Court for fraudulently issuing roadworthy certificates to vehicles that were never tested. The suspects appeared in court last week, where they were sentenced to five-year imprisonment or a R20,000 fine. According to South African Government

Government Initiates E-Waste Recycling Projects in Mpumalanga

Cape Town: South Africa has demonstrated its commitment to reducing landfill waste, increasing recycling rates, and promoting a circular economy with the launch of two new E-Waste Recycling pilot projects in Mpumalanga. According to South African Government News Agency, Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), Bernice Swarts,

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