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Suspected gang boss allegedly kidnapped by Colombian cartels
A R50 million ransom is being demanded for the return of an alleged gang boss who was apparently kidnapped by…
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Gun Free SA calls on government to prioritise firearm control
Gun Free South Africa (GFSA) is calling on the government to prioritize firearm control to reduce violent crime in the…
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ISS: US Embassy’s Sandton terror warning should not be ignored
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) said on Friday the terror warning by the United States Embassy should not be…
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ISS: South African police under pressure to respond to violence & instability
South African police are under pressure to contain rampant violence in the country but they don’t have the capacity to…
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Deployment of soldiers for elections is not unusual – expert
With the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) set to tighten security and Eskom’s promise to deliver power and standby…
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SA women constantly live in fear
The recent quarterly crime statistics released by Police Minister Bheki Cele show that citizens, particularly women and children, continue to…
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Western Cape murders increased after easing of lockdown restrictions, study reveals
Despite unprecedented restrictions on movement, alcohol and the economy, and a surge in policing activities, South Africans continued to kill…
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ISS urges police to improve its image among South Africans
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) said the latest statistics on s.e.xual offences does not reflect the harsh reality faced…
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65% decline in violent crimes stats due to lockdown
Trio crimes car hijacking and robberies at homes and nonresidential places decreased by 80.9%, 65.5%, and 53.8% respectively. Lockdown conditions…
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SA warned to be on alert as street robberies continue to soar
Failure of the police to attend to street robberies meant that criminals who committed these crimes often graduated to more…
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ISS: Invest in social programmes to reduce violent crimes
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) has urged authorities to invest in social programmes in order to help reduce violent…
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