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By: Neo Ntsele A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and rape. This follows the discovery of the body of a 7-year-old victim beneath a bed in a shack in Bultfontein. On Sunday, 9 August 2026, police were called to a murder scene in the Phahameng area of Bultfontein. Upon arrival, they were led to a shack. There, they found the lifeless body of the young female victim. The victim was discovered with her pants down and had neck injuries. Emergency medical s

Gregony Deck By: Neo Ntsele The Hawks in the Free State have apprehended 35-year-old Gregony Deck, who had been listed as a wanted suspect for allegations involving human trafficking, rape, and robbery. On Friday, 7 August 2026, the Bloemfontein Serious Organised Crime Investigation (SOCI) team received information about the suspect's location in Theunissen. With assistance from the Tactical Response Team, this information was acted upon, leading to the suspect's arrest at a

Apprehended Suspects By: Neo Ntsele Five suspects, aged between 18 and 25, are set to appear in the Botshabelo Magistrate’s Court soon on various charges, including rape. This follows an intensive investigation by the Boithuso Crime Prevention Unit Relief A, acting on information during #OperationalShanela II, conducted from 3 to 4 August 2026. In the early hours of Monday, 3 August 2026, around 01:30 in F-Section, Boithuso Policing precinct, two females and two males returni