Crime
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Despatch woman murdered, SAPS seeks public assistance
A woman (56) was murdered in Despatch on Sunday evening. Police discovered her body with multiple stab wounds and are now appealing for public assistance.
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Minnie kidnapping: Case moved to Regional Court after investigation concludes
Two suspects charged with kidnapping Theresa Minnie for R10 million ransom appeared in court, with one abandoning bail while the other seeks bail application.
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Man jailed 15 years for brutal attack on 84-year-old woman
WILLOWVALE – THE Willowvale Regional Court has sentenced Nkosithandile Mtlaka (32) to 15 years’ imprisonment for the attempted murder of an elderly woman, Noqeshwa Dolisi (84). National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)…
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Minnie kidnapping: Investigation complete, court jurisdiction decision awaited
Two suspects in the Theresa Minnie kidnapping case face a further six-week postponement while authorities decide whether to transfer the proceedings to the Regional Court or Gqeberha High Court.
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SAPS investigates kidnapping incident in Kariega
SAPS has opened a criminal case involving kidnapping, assault and pointing a firearm following an incident that occurred on Sunday, 30 November 2025 in Kariega.
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Five family members convicted in R500k UIF fraud, money laundering scheme
GQEBERHA – The Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has convicted five accused people who are linked to a complex Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) fraud and money laundering scheme perpetrated against…
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Gqeberha family convicted in R500k UIF fraud, money laundering scheme
GQEBERHA – The Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has convicted five accused people who are linked to a complex Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) fraud and money laundering scheme perpetrated against…
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Despatch kidnap victim released, suspect arrested
A 52-year-old woman who was kidnapped during an armed robbery at a butchery in Despatch yesterday has been released unharmed.
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Despatch: Woman (52) kidnapped during morning business robbery
A 52-year-old woman has been kidnapped today, 14 November, during a business robbery at a local butchery called Grootboom Slaghuis in Despatch. According to police spokesperson, Captain Andre Beetge, the…
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Kamesh police investigate alleged rape of 13-year-old girl
A 13-year-old girl from the Kamesh precinct in Kariega was allegedly sexually assaulted over the weekend, as officially confirmed by the South African Police Service.
