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South Africa News
SAPS reduced DNA backlog by almost 30%, says Bheki Cele
The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Monday announced it had reduced its DNA analysis backlog from 240,000 to 71,000…
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Bheki Cele says police not to be blamed in Krugersdorp gang r@pe case
Police Minister Bheki Cele is confident the Krugersdorp gang rape case will be cracked soon. Police have been forced to…
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Accused in s.e.x worker’s murder wants father barred from visiting him in prison
The defense team representing the man arrested after the bodies of six women were found at his panel-beating workplace, told…
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DNA backlog in policing grows by 70 000 since 2021
The DNA backlog at the country’s crime labs grew by 70,000 cases since June 2021. The Authority of the National…
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Outstanding DNA results delay Krugersdorp gang rape case
Outstanding DNA test results have delayed the Krugersdorp mine dump rape case again. Fourteen men stand accused of gang-raping eight…
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2 life terms + 25 years in jail for Lesotho national who raped 4 girls
The Sebokeng Magistrate’s Court has sentenced 27-year-old Lesotho national, Tshepo Masaleng, to two life terms and 25-years imprisonment after convicting…
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DNA of 17 Krugersdorp gang rape suspects to be tested
Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela said the DNA of the 17 men, arrested during an anti-illegal mining operation on Wednesday,…
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60 Krugersdorp gang rape suspects will return to court next week
Sixty suspects arrested in the police swoops following the West Village rapes in Krugersdorp will return to court next week.…
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Bheki Cele: Forensics have started process of analysing DNA following Krugersdorp gang rape
Police Minister Bheki Cele said forensic services have started the process of analyzing the DNA of more than 80 suspects…
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Police investigate gang rape of 8 women in Krugersdorp
Police have arrested 67 illegal miners in connection with the rape of eight women in Krugersdorp, Gauteng. The women were…
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North West police withdraw reward after DNA matches remains to missing 8-year-old Tlotlo Moilwe
North West police have withdrawn an R50,000 reward for information on a missing eight-year-old boy from Mogwase after DNA results…
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Cape Town man gets 3 life terms for rape
A serial rapist has been hit with a hefty prison sentence. In 2018, a detective made a breakthrough after linking…
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eThekwini government to donate R15 000 each to families that lost loved ones from floods
The eThekwini Municipality is to donate R15,000 to each family which has lost a loved one in the recent floods.…
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16-year-old arrested in connection with death of 7-year-old Harrismith boy
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the death of a seven-year old-boy in Ladismith. His burnt body…
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Bail denied for alleged serial rapist Bolt driver
An alleged serial rapist accused of preying on customers while working as a Bolt driver is set to remain behind…
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Uncle sentenced to life imprisonment for raping niece aged 13
A 35-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his niece, Northern Cape police said. Spokesperson Captain Olebogeng Tawana…
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Mutilated and frozen body found in dam identified
Police have identified the man whose frozen and mutilated body was found in the Roodeplaat Dam in late December. Zeyn…
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Lifestyle
5 types of Squats that are good for your bum
The human bum is one of the most attractive features in the body. According to researcher Dr David Lewis, it…
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20-year-old woman who was abducted after birth to be reunited with biological family as ’mom’ gets arrested
Police at Ermelo in Mpumalanga, have finally located, through intense investigation, a daughter that was reportedly kidnapped and never been…
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Soweto body parts: Suspect & victim were related, family reveals
A family who believe that their daughter is the woman whose dismembered body parts were found in a fridge in…
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