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Elias Mawela

Wits kidnapping – LGBTQ activist raises ‘syndicate’ alarm as police probe dozens of similar cases

South Africa

Wits kidnapping – LGBTQ activist raises ‘syndicate’ alarm as police probe dozens of similar cases

By Bheki C. Simelane

Too early to judge impact of Gauteng’s crime wardens, says provincial police boss

South Africa

Too early to judge impact of Gauteng’s crime wardens, says provincial police boss

By Nonkululeko Njilo

Another 10 people gunned down on Saturday

South Africa

Another 10 people gunned down on Saturday

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

We have failed you, Bheki Cele tells angry Jabulani residents

South Africa

We have failed you, Bheki Cele tells angry Jabulani residents

By Bheki C. Simelane

Evidence from crime scenes vanishing from police exhibit storerooms prompts audit

South Africa

Evidence from crime scenes vanishing from police exhibit storerooms prompts audit

By Caryn Dolley

Rosettenville shootout: Police warn on-the-run suspects, 'We're coming for you'

South Africa

Rosettenville shootout: Police warn on-the-run suspects, 'We're coming for you'

By Bheki C. Simelane

Cash-in-transit heists soar in Gauteng

South Africa

Cash-in-transit heists soar in Gauteng

By Patrick Egwu

Seven arrests in Jabulani Hostel mass murder as taxi industry denies any links

South Africa

Seven arrests in Jabulani Hostel mass murder as taxi industry denies any links

By Bheki C. Simelane

Gauteng police chief denies claims of lawlessness in Alexandra

South Africa

Gauteng police chief denies claims of lawlessness in Alexandra

By Ayanda Mthethwa

Gauteng top cop Elias Mawela wants to prevent crime at source

South Africa

Gauteng top cop Elias Mawela wants to prevent crime at source

By Greg Nicolson