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EC man killed in shoot-out with police after murdering officer and stealing his firearm
An Eastern Cape man who was wanted for allegedly killing a police officer and stealing his work firearm, was shot…
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2 suspected extortionists killed in shootout with Eastern Cape police
Two suspected extortionists were killed in a shootout with police in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, on Thursday. Police spokesperson Lieutenant-Colonel Siphokazi…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa signs IPID Amendment Bill into law
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) Amendment Bill. The Bill aims to restructure…
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Police Committee adopts IPID Amendment Bill
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)Amendment Bill has been adopted by the Police Portfolio Committee in Parliament. This brings the…
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IPID director’s salary shouldn’t be determined by Police Minister
The remuneration of the executive director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) should not be determined by the Police…
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4 killed after police sniff out KZN cash-in-transit heist suspects’ hideout in KwaMashu
Four suspects have been killed in a gun battle with police in KwaMashu, north of the Durban city centre, on…
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SA defence union provides more details on N1 VIP Protection Unit assault
The South African National Defence Union (Sandu) has provided more details regarding the assault on the N1 highway, in Fourways,…
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IPID probing alleged SAPS and JMPD officer shootout
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is probing the murder of a JMPD officer. He was gunned down allegedly by a…
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Mariannhill mass shooting suspect among 5 killed as Durban police gun down suspected criminals
The police in KwaZulu-Natal have gunned down five suspected criminals, among them a suspect wanted for the Mariannhill mass shoot-out.…
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3 robbers killed in shoot-out with police on M13 Durban highway
Three men who robbed a man of money as he was exiting a bank in Westville have been killed. The…
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Durban police officer allegedly kills his cop girlfriend & then turns the gun on himself
An off-duty Durban policeman is due to face murder charges for allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend after a domestic…
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7 EMPD police officers arrested
Seven Ekurhuleni Metro Police officers have been arrested on charges of murder, attempted murder, and defeating the ends of justice.…
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Ipid to probe police conduct in the Phala Phala matter
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) says it will probe the alleged conduct of police after claims of a cover-up…
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Durban cop kills his 10-year-old son mistaking him for an intruder
A Durban policeman allegedly shot and killed his 10-year-old son on Sunday morning, mistaking him for an intruder. The incident…
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Bail extended for 2 North West officers charged with rape
Bail has been extended for two North West police officers facing rape charges after they allegedly raped a 20-year-old woman…
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IPID yet to take statement from Len Cloete
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate said a statement has still not been taken from Muldersdrift shooting victim Len Cloete. Speaking…
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Muldersdrift shooting victim Len Cloete is back home
Len Cloete, the man who was allegedly shot by police at a hotel in Muldersdrift in November has been reunited…
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Nine killed in foiled heist
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate says a police officer has died following Monday’s shootout with suspected hijackers in Rosettenville. The…
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So SAD: Police officer urinates and vomits on his disabled grandmother
A police officer in the Free State has been arrested on a charge of domestic violence on his disabled grandmother.…
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IPID lays charges against Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole
A criminal case was lodged against the national police commissioner on 9 December coming from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.…
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Ipid investigating after cop accused of raping suspect
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate says it’s investigating a case of a Cape Town police officer who allegedly raped a…
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IPID probes shooting of hotel guest
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating a shooting at a lodge in Muldersdrift, Gauteng. In a video on…
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VIDEO goes viral: Police officer shoots n@ked man in the guesthouse
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is probing a case where a police officer shot a guest at the Misty Hills…
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DA exposes alleged police brutality
The lockdown has brutally highlighted the rampant crimes of members of the South African Police Services (Saps). Democratic Alliance (DA)…
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President Ramaphosa institutes inquiry into Khehla Sitole’s conduct
President Cyril Ramaphosa has instituted an inquiry into National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole’s alleged misconduct and fitness to hold office.…
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Police probing civilian’s death during violent North West protest
Police are investigating the murder of a civilian who was shot dead during a violent protest in the North West.…
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Bheki Cele visits Lamontville after woman is killed by stray bullet
Police Minister Bheki Cele has met with a very upset Lamontville community to uncover the circumstances around the shooting of…
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SA violence: Bheki Cele to return to Lamontville
Police Minister Bheki Cele says he will meet with the Lamontville community on Sunday to unpack what really happened with…
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Eastern Cape cop due in court after suspect killed in police custody
In the Eastern Cape Barkley east police detective is scheduled to appear in the dock after allegedly murdering a suspect…
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Female cop who allegedly tried to murder cheating boyfriend arrested
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has arrested a Free State policewoman who allegedly tried to murder her boyfriend on Tuesday.…
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Four police officers arrested for Mthokozisi Ntumba murder
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has arrested four police officers in connection with the murder of Mthokozisi Ntumba, the 35-year-old…
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They have no respect for black lives – Julius Malema on Wits Protest
EFF leader Julius Malema has spoken out against what he called an attack on children. Malema placed the blame for…
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Police officer behind bars after footage shows him brutally beating man
A police officer has been arrested after footage showed him brutally attacking a man. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening…
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Court orders IPID to get Marikana video footage from SABC
The North West High Court has ordered investigators from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate to request footage from the SABC…
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Ipid investigating the death of three people in KZN
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is investigating the death of three people in Umsinga, KwaZulu-Natal. The incident took place in…
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Two SAPS officials detained in connection with Nathaniel Julies death
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate has detained two SAPS members attached to the Eldorado Park crime prevention unit. They’re implicated…
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Minister Bheki Cele Welcomes Appointment of Jennifer Ntlatseng as New Executive Director of IPID
Police Minister Bheki Cele on Tuesday welcomed Jennifer Dikeledi Ntlatseng as the first woman to be appointed executive director for…
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Boy fighting for his life after being hit by a stray bullet
An 11-year old boy from St Helena Bay on the West Coast is fighting for his life after protests about…
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Police Minister Bheki Cele nominates Jennifer Dikeledi Ntlatseng as new Ipid boss
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) could have a new permanent head after Police Minister Bheki Cele nominated Jennifer Dikeledi…
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Police Minister Bheki Cele names Patrick Setshedi as new Ipid acting boss
Police Minister Bheki Cele has appointed Patrick Setshedi as the acting executive director for the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid).…
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IPID confirm Samantha Radebe killed by police bullet
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has confirmed Samantha Radebe was killed by a police bullet. The 31-year-old died last…
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New law strips Police Minister’s powers to fire Ipid head
The security and justice committee in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) will soon finalise a law that will strip…
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