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JMPD arrest four in connection with Yeoville murder
JMPD arrest four in connection with Yeoville murder! The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) arrested four male suspects linked to…
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JMPD to facilitate talks between mayor and Eldorado Park residents after protest
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has stepped in to facilitate discussions between Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero and Eldorado Park…
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JMPD deployed to address disruptions in Johannesburg and Soweto
JMPD deployed to address disruptions in Johannesburg and Soweto! In a move aimed at restoring order in Johannesburg and Soweto,…
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JMPD arrests 3 suspects after high-speed chase and shootout in Turffontein
JMPD arrests 3 suspects after high-speed chase and shootout in Turffontein! The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) arrested three suspects…
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Serge Cabonge allegedly robbed by JMPD officers
Serge Cabonge allegedly robbed by JMPD officers! Prominent socialite and businessman Serge Cabonge is pursuing justice over a 2022 incident…
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Speeding VW Polo driver doing 152km/h in 80 zone among 36 motorists arrested in Joburg
At least 36 motorists were arrested for speeding by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) over the weekend. This weekend’s…
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JMPD confirms closure of M1 South after a fatal accident
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has confirmed the closure of the M1 South following a fatal accident on Monday.…
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Commute for motorists using N12 south of Lenasia halted due to protests
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) are dealing with protest action on the N12 bordering Eldorado Park and Lenasia. Authorities…
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City Power cuts off 2 Joburg south residential complexes with R13 million bill
Two Johannesburg South residential complexes will be in the dark, while three businesses will cease operations after City Power’s disconnection…
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Residents in Lindokuhle Mnguni want formal houses
Enough is enough. So say residents of the Lindokuhle Mnguni informal settlement near Cleveland in Johannesburg, who barricaded roads with…
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JMPD urges M1 highway motorists to use alternative routes after tunnel fire
Motorists in the City of Johannesburg have been advised to use alternative routes, following the closure of Smit Street under…
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Ipid investigates shoot-out between metro officer and police in Soweto
A shoot-out between a female Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) official and police officers turned fatal when the woman was…
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Police arrest 8 suspects after diplomat robbed in car remote jamming incident in Pretoria
Gauteng police arrested eight suspects after a female diplomat was robbed of her handbag and other belongings in Pretoria on…
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City Power cuts lights at business owing R2.7 billion in unpaid electricity
City Power officials have cut the lights at a business that owes a staggering R2.7 billion in unpaid electricity bills.…
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City Power disconnects 7 properties that owe over R52 million in unpaid electricity bills
The Joburg City Power officials continued with their rigorous revenue collection drive and invaded seven properties and disconnected the electricity…
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R28 000 worth of fines dished out on New Year’s Eve in Joburg
Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela said New Year’s Eve operations in the Johannesburg CBD were a success, with tens of…
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Metro police on a mission in Joburg problem hotspots this New Year’s Eve
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) said it would be carrying out operations in problematic areas in Johannesburg on New…
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JMPD probing alleged attack on motorist by officers
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is investigating the alleged assault of a motorist by police officers. The incident –…
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City of Joburg begins Metro Police-manned roadblocks to recoup R48 billion owed by ratepayers
The City of Joburg has lived up to its word and has begun collecting unpaid rates and services bills from…
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JMPD expecting high traffic volumes on the road as holidaymakers head home
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) said that it had been a quiet long weekend on the roads but that…
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Police arrest 3 suspects in Joburg who were planning another business robbery
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested three men for alleged possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, and…
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Diesel spill leads to heavy traffic on the N1 North near William Nicol Drive
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) said the road has been partially closed on the N1 North before William Nicol…
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Joburg metro cops reveal how they stopped & arrested biker travelling at 237km/h
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has, in recent days, arrested 10 road users for travelling at excessive speeds. Top…
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Traffic chaos after explosion on N1 near William Nicol Drive – VIDEO
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) says the explosion on the N1 highway near William Nicol Drive was caused by…
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JMPD cautions motorists in Soweto & Roodepoort amid floods
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) said Soweto and Roodeport were among the areas that were most affected by the…
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Repossession of some vehicles won’t affect JMPD’s December operations, says Tembe
The City of Joburg’s public safety department on Thursday said the repossession of the metro’s rented vehicles would not affect…
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Emergency Services: Exercise caution ahead of rainy start to the week
As more rain is forecast on Monday as well as on Tuesday, motorists and residents are being urged to exercise…
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8 JMPD cops fired for fraud & corruption in first 6 months of 2022
Eight Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers were axed for fraud and corruption in the first six months of this…
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Several roads in Joburg CBD to be closed by Friday’s march against President Ramaphosa
Motorists in and around Johannesburg CBD are advised to avoid some streets on Friday due to a planned march to…
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Eldorado Park and Westury shooting suspects arrested
Gauteng police have arrested two suspects wanted for attempted murder and hijacking among other crimes, committed in Westbury and Eldorado…
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JMPD officer in hot soup after crashing state car into a tree
A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officer who rammed a state car into a tree during morning traffic in Florida…
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Non-functional speed cameras contributing to spike in pedestrian accidents, says JMPD
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) is concerned about a rise in pedestrian accidents, which it says is due to…
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Doesn’t know how to do his job – Kopanang Africa calls for Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to resign
A coalition of civil society organizations under the banner Kopanang Africa has called for Home Affairs Minister Aron Motsoaledi to…
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Truck torched following volatile protest action in Finetown near Lenasia South
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes following volatile protest action in Finetown near Lenasia South. It is understood…
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Kopanang Africa’s anti-xenophobia march banned over safety concerns
Newly formed anti-xenophobia group Kopanang Africa, which was formed in response to ongoing attacks on foreign nationals, says it’s been…
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Roads cleared after service delivery protest in Snake Park
Calm has been restored in Snake Park, Soweto, after residents blocked roads on Friday over lack of service delivery. “There…
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JMPD warns Joburg residents against discharging fireworks on New Year’s Eve
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has issued a stern warning to Joburg residents who intend to set off fireworks…
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4 goslings rescued after being stuck on Randburg highway – PICS
A mother Egyptian goose and her four goslings were lucky to survive unforgiving Johannesburg traffic, after finding themselves on the…
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JMPD officer in hot water for his conduct during roadblock – WATCH
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has denounced the actions of its officer recorded in a video that has gone…
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JMPD officers escape unharmed during cash-in-transit heist in Diepsloot
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers have escaped unharmed after being shot at by cash-in-transit heist robbers in Diepsloot. The…
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Scores of people left homeless after JMPD & Red Ants demolish homes in Lawley
Scores of people have been left homeless after Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) – with the help of private security…
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Photos: 2 alleged armed robbers heavily beaten by residents in Eldorado Park
There were chaotic scenes in Eldorado Park on Thursday as community members took justice into their own hands after a…
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VIDEO: Suspect sets car full of ammo on fire before shooting himself in chest
An eyewitness has detailed the grisly scene of a suspect setting his car alight and shooting himself in the chest…
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Rea Vaya bus services operational again after protests in Soweto
Rea Vaya Bus Transit has announced that its services are now operational after it was temporarily suspended due to service…
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VIDEO: 4 minibuses burnt in Joburg CBD as taxi violence flares up again
Four minibus taxis were set alight in the Johannesburg CBD on Saturday morning in what the Johannesburg Metro Police Department…
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JMPD officers arrest 97 for breaking curfew regulations on Sunday
The Johannesburg metro police department (JMPD) arrested 97 people for breaking curfew on Sunday night. In a tweet on social…
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JMPD cops monitor Klipspruit Valley following overnight protests
Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers are on the scene in Klipspruit Valley, Soweto, on Tuesday following overnight protests in…
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JMPD officer hospitalized after clash with Soweto ‘after-tears’ gatherers
A Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) Public Order officer was assaulted and sustained injuries to his face after he tried…
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R10 million worth of liquor seized, suspects attempt to bribe police with R40k
A warehouse in Jeppestown, Johannesburg, filled with R10 million worth of liquor was discovered by the police on Friday. Johannesburg…
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Police shut down a club in Soweto – Video
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) had to shut down a number of clubs on Wednesday in Soweto and the…
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