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IPID investigates deadly shooting involving Free State SAPS member

Posted by Loushe Jordaan-Gilbert on  8 June 2026
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Category: News
  The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has launched an investigation into a tragic shooting incident in which a Free State police officer allegedly killed three people, wounded two others, and later took his own life near Hennenman.   According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the officer allegedly went to Whittes Plot in search of his girlfriend in the early hours of Sunday morning.   Provincial spokesperson Brigadier Thandi Mbambo said when the
More than 15 000 suspects were arrested for allegedly perpetrating crimes against children

More than 15 000 suspects were arrested for allegedly perpetrating crimes against children

Posted by Merentia Van Der Vent on  8 June 2026
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Category: News
  More than 15,000 suspects were arrested in the past year for allegedly perpetrating crimes against children. At the same time, there were over 2,700 convictions for those who had harmed children this year. The National Office of the South African Police Service released these statistics as Child Protection Month drew to a close.   “As Child Protection Month draws to a close, SAPS reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting children and ensuring that offenders

Office politics gone too far

Posted by Phil de Lange on  8 June 2026
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Category: Breakfast
  A police officer in the US was arrested after allegedly pointing his firearm at a co-worker for heating a fish sandwich in their office’s communal microwave. It got us thinking about some of the pet peeves you have in your workplace.     The 5 Biggest Office Pet Peeves As more people return to the office, workplace annoyances are creeping back in. A survey of 1,000 employees found nearly 1 in 5 say bad

Become a Hands-On Hero This Mandela Day

Posted by Mileanne Kabwe on  8 June 2026
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Category: Events, Featured
  67 Minutes. 20,000 Children. One Powerful Way to Make a Difference.   Every Mandela Day, South Africans are challenged to spend 67 minutes giving back. But finding a meaningful, organised way to make those minutes count isn’t always easy.   This year, Ladles of Love is making it simple.   The organisation is inviting companies, schools, families, students and community groups to become Hands-On Heroes, helping support the nutrition and education of 20,000 preschool
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Warning to employers who hire undocumented foreigners

Posted by Liesl Smit on  8 June 2026
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  President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a 5-point plan to crack down on illegal immigration, with a stern warning issued to employers not to hire undocumented foreigners, as they could face jail time.   In an address to the nation on Sunday night, Ramaphosa acknowledged that illegal immigration is placing immense strain on South Africa and that concerns expressed over the issue are legitimate.   But he has also warned against ordinary citizens taking action