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Crime

Welkom fraudster finally brought to book

One of the most wanted men in Lejweleputswa, the alleged fraudster, Charles Sekonyela, has been apprehended after he was linked to several kidnappings and extortions.

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Welkom

Welkom lawmen uncover concealed weapons

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Welkom

Police seek information on two unsolved murders in Welkom

The police still seek information concerning two unsolved murders that happened in Welkom in 2023.

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Welkom

Cold weather awaits those in Welkom

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Crime

Welkom lawmen uncover concealed weapons

Welkom lawmen uncover concealed weapons The 9 mm pistol with its serial number clealy visible, and one magazine with four live rounds of ammunitions which was hidden inside the vehicle’s air filter cabin. Photo: SAPS Six suspects were arrested in Harmony, Virginia, for possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition. On Monday, 24 June, members of Crime Intelligence received information from residents in Virginia about two vehicles suspected to contain firearms.The information was operationalised by the Welkom Tactical Response Team […]

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Communications

WhatsApp messages can land you in jail in South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently signed the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill into law, criminalising hate speech sent on platforms like WhatsApp and social media.

June 28, 2024 28

Welkom

Police arrest ten men involved in illegal mining

Ten men suspected of being involved in illegal mining have been arrested and their vehicles and excavators were confiscated.

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Welkom

7 Arrested for Illegal Mining to Appear in Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Monday

7 Arrested for Illegal Mining to Appear in Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Monday The South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested seven individuals who are set to appear in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court on Monday, June 24, 2024. This follows an intelligence-driven operation executed by SAPS members in collaboration with the Department of Mineral Resources.

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