Cops on the hunt for Western Cape woman linked to child abduction caseWhen they reached the CBD, the two took the baby from the mother when she had to go to the toilet."Upon her return, she could not find the females or her four-day-old baby boy. She reported the incident to Umzimkhulu police and a…
Seven security guards were arrested and later released on a warning after they allegedly assisted 37 illegal immigrants to escape from the Lindela Repatriation Centre in Krugersdorp, Gauteng.The suspects were arrested after they handed themselves over to the police on Friday.Police spokesperson Captain Kay Makhubele said the guards had handed themselves over at the Krugersdorp…
'Stolen diesel' worth almost R500 000 found in broken-down truck in Free State townNkwalase said: "This shipment was allegedly destined for a residence in Durbanville from Europe. During the search at the house, the joint team confiscated approximately 1kg of hydroponic cannabis with an estimated street value of R120 000-00, as well as equipment used…
Child rapist in KZN sentenced to 3 life terms, 58 years imprisonment The man appeared in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate's Court on Monday on a charge of rape. He will remain in custody until his next court appearance on 21 May for a formal bail application.North West police commissioner Lieutenant General Sello Kwena commended the police and…
Published: November 08, 2026, 8:00 am Quick bites from around the food safety arena this week Infant formula maker ByHeart has “discontinued” manufacturing its products after getting caught up in an outbreak of infant botulism. ByHeart’s founders started a new company, MeridianMade, earlier this year and announced in late October that it would purchase Dublin-based
Published: November 07, 2026, 9:48 pm The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Health is wrapping up its investigation into an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to Brookshire Farms in San Luis Obispo. Fifteen people are included in the outbreak – five who were laboratory confirmed. The county previously reported that
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