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Police Minister Bheki Cele. The Portfolio Committee on Police approved Dikaledi Jennifer Ntlaseng's appointment as the new Executive Director of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate.The DA and FF Plus have objected to the appointment.The committee obtained a legal opinion that they could continue with the process, despite a pending court case by the Helen Suzman…

A man in Nelspruit has been taken in for questions regarding a case of possession of human body parts. According to the police, two others have been remanded after they were found in possession of a leg, placenta and a knee.The police investigation continues to find out where the body parts came from.A 41-year-old man…

Members of the Zimbabwean police service. Zimbabwean police have allegedly arrested several nurses protesting their wages.This comes as the country is facing a strained economy and increasing Covid-19 cases.Nurses say they have seen their wages drop dramatically over the years.Zimbabwean police allegedly arrested more than a dozen nurses and union representatives protesting on Monday outside…

Members of the South African Police Service. Sharon Seretlo, Gallo Images A man has been arrested after allegedly being found in possession of what police believe is illegally mined chrome.Police have also confiscated a front-end loader and a truck carrying chrome.The arrest came after three men from the area appeared in court, accused of illegal…

As Covid-19 cases continue to climb in the country, law enforcement officers have not been spared. Darren Stewart, Gallo Images Five police stations in Gauteng have been temporarily closed after seven staff members tested positive for Covid-19.The buildings will be reopened once decontamination has taken place.Alternative locations have been found for community service centres.Five Gauteng…