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POLICE SEARCH FOR PERSON OF INTEREST TO AID IN ATTEMPTED MURDER INVESTIGATION
Tshepa Samuel Mokoena By: Neo Ntsele The Harrismith Detective Service is requesting the public's help in finding Tshepa Samuel Mokoena, who is a person of interest who may aid the police in an attempted murder investigation. The incident took place on Friday, 6 November 2026, around 16:00, while the victim was at her boyfriend's home. It is claimed that a dispute arose after the boyfriend accused her and her family of making him appear foolish. He allegedly grabbed a knife an


POLICE SEIZE UNLICENSED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION DURING RESCUE OF KIDNAPPING VICTIMS IN VIRGINIA
By: Neo Ntsele Police have detained suspects aged 22 to 31, allegedly connected to a Bronville kidnapping incident. The arrests followed the rescue of two victims, aged 10 and 18, from a rundown building in Virginia. During the arrests, police seized unlicensed firearms and ammunition. The suspects face charges of kidnapping, attempted murder, and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. On Tuesday, 10 November 2026, Bronville detectives received reliable information


POLICE FIND AND RECOVER DECOMPOSED BODY OF UNIDENTIFIED MALE IN CALEDON RIVER
By: Neo Ntsele On Monday, 09 November 2026, the Phuthaditjhaba Police Rescue, Search and Diving Team recovered the decomposed body of an unidentified male from the Caledon River near the Caledonspoort Border Post in Fouriesburg, Free State. The deceased is thought to be an African male who possibly drowned. He was discovered wearing green trousers with a brown belt and a white T-shirt. An inquest case has been opened for further investigation. Anyone who may have lost a famil

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