South african police service
7 SAPS officers, including 2 top cops, fired for corruption
The officers are among 16 suspects that were initially arrested in June during an operation by the anti-corruption task team.
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2 Gauteng SAPS station commanders arrested in connection with alleged fraud
The arrests come three years after investigations were first launched.
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MPs welcome SAPS Amendment Bill, saying that it’s ‘long overdue’
The bill makes it even harder to become a police member and recruits would need to be vetted and give DNA samples. It is yet to be published.
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Cele ‘determined’ to ensure police win back trust of Normandien residents
Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the area on Monday and convened a community imbizo in a bid to ease racial tensions.
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Gauteng SAPS appeal to public for information after 2 children’s bodies found
The bodies of the children aged six and eight were discovered after they went missing on Friday.
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Winde: Killing of commander Charl Kinnear underscores shift needed within SAPS
Winde said the province needed more police, more protection for them and more protection for citizens.
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Mpumalanga SAPS search for suspects who stole firearms from police station
It’s understood the men stormed the facility and allegedly overpowered the officers and made off with the weapons.
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OPINION: Nathaniel Julies, gangsterism & SA's policing problem
There are several lessons to heed from the Julies case - the same lessons that we will observe elsewhere where gang violence and how to police it are primary issues, writes Theodore Petrus.
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Case of police duo linked to Nathaniel Julies' murder postponed to 10 September
Simon Ndyalvana and Caylene Whiteboy were arrested on Friday by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate in connection with the shooting of Nathaniel Julies who later died in hospital.
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Makhura pleads for patience while probe into Nathaniel Julius' death continues
The community is angry with the police for allegedly killing the teen.
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Nathaniel Julius’ family: SAPS trying to cover up his ‘cold-blooded murder’
Nathaniel Julius died at the Baragwanath Hospital on Wednesday night after he was shot just meters away from his home.
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AgriSA, SAPS meet to discuss ways to improve farm safety
At a recent meeting, farm attacks topped the agenda. They discussed the national rural safety strategy that was approved for implementation in 2010.
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'Stock theft crimes giving SAPS sleepless nights'
On Friday, officials managed to recover 60 sheep that were stolen in the Pitoli locality.
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SAPS bosses investigating alleged non-compliance of COVID-19 regulations
Police union Popcru wants the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Correctional Services to take full responsibility for the increasing number of COVID-19 infections within the criminal justice cluster.
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Mahikeng Police Station latest to close after member tests positive for COVID-19
Earlier in the week the Klerksdorp and Rustenburg police stations were also temporarily closed due to members testing positive for COVID-19.
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Saps confident policing won’t be affected by COVID-19 infections at stations
Several police stations countrywide have had to be decontaminated after members tested positive for COVID-19.
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SAPS defends staff after Laticia Jansen murder
The grade eight pupil was last seen on Wednesday while walking to the Graceland Education Centre after missing the bus.
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Parents, shoppers warned of potential dangers ahead of Black Friday
SAPS has also urged parents who will be shopping with their children to identify a safe meeting place in case they get separated.
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The killing of SA police officers is treason, says union
Over the weekend, well respected Bishop Lavis policeman lieutenant colonel Andre Kay was buried.
