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News

Witbank News
citizen.co.za > witbank-news > news-headlines > local-news > 09/09/2026 > masakhane-motorists-warned-as-thieves-target-cars-parked-at-home

Masakhane motorists warned as thieves target cars parked at home

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (292+ words) Masakhane is facing a sudden wave of theft after two separate incidents in which motorists lost their vehicles in places where they should have been safe. In the latest incident, which occurred on September 3, a man told the police that…...

Northcliff Melville Times
citizen.co.za > northcliff-melville-times > news-headlines > local-news > 09/05/2026 > police-seize-r1-5m-in-fake-springbok-gear-during-johannesburg-cbd-raid

Police seize R1.5m in fake Springbok gear during Johannesburg CBD raid

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (163+ words) Police and brand protection teams have seized counterfeit sports apparel and manufacturing equipment valued at more than R1.5m from a Johannesburg CBD storage facility ahead of thetTest match against New Zealand at FNB Stadium. Manufacturing equipment and materials used to produce…...

Ridge Times
citizen.co.za > ridge-times > news-headlines > local-crime-news > 09/03/2026 > police-arrest-vehicle-salesperson

Former Standerton vehicle dealership salesperson in court for alleged fraud

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (145+ words) Standerton police arrested a former local vehicle dealership salesperson, Precious Magagula (35), in Secunda on August 26 for allegedly defrauding customers. According to police, Magagula allegedly diverted payments made by clients into her personal bank account instead of the dealership’s official account....

Network News
citizen.co.za > network-news > lnn > article > jozini-mechanic-accused-of-taking-state-vehicle-for-alcohol-fuelled-joyride

Jozini mechanic accused of taking state vehicle for alcohol-fuelled joyride - LNN

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (201+ words) A man believed to be a mechanic, his girlfriend and two accomplices were arrested after they were allegedly caught driving an RTI vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in Jozini, Northern KZN on Sunday night (August 30), reports Zululand Observer....

Google News
citizen.co.za > zululand-observer > news-headlines > local-news > 09/01/2026 > intoxicated-jozini-mechanic-and-lover-caught-driving-state-vehicle

Intoxicated Jozini mechanic and lover caught driving state vehicle

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (194+ words) A man believed to be a mechanic, his girlfriend and two accomplices were arrested after they were allegedly caught driving an RTI vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in Jozini on Sunday night. The arrest was effected by the…...

North Coast Courier
citizen.co.za > north-coast-courier > uncategorized > 08/31/2026 > tracker-stats-reveal-when-vehicle-crimes-are-most-likely

Tracker stats reveal when vehicle crimes are most likely

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (302+ words) South African motorists and fleet operators face distinct vehicle crime risks depending on when and how their vehicles are used. According to Tracker’s vehicle crime statistics for the second half of 2025, business-owned vehicles are twice as likely to be hijacked…...

Heidelberg Nigel Heraut
citizen.co.za > heidelberg-nigel-heraut > news-headlines > local-crime-news > 08/29/2026 > coordinated-operation-leads-to-vehicle-recovery-in-nigel-2

Suspected stolen vehicle recovered in Nigel during coordinated security operation

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (280+ words) A vehicle allegedly linked to a motor-vehicle theft investigation was recovered in Nigel on August 25 following a coordinated response involving community safety structures, private security and the SAPS. According to AfriForum Heidelberg, the operation was launched after the organisation received…...

Middelburg Observer
citizen.co.za > middelburg-observer > news > 08/26/2026 > cycling-track-has-become-a-crime-den

Cycling track has become a crime den

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (159+ words) The Tarries Cycling Track has become a hideout for criminals and the homeless. Not only have several cyclists been attacked, robbed and stabbed, but a visit to the track this morning showed that crime suspects are hiding there. The Middelburg…...

Ridge Times
citizen.co.za > ridge-times > news-headlines > local-crime-news > 08/25/2026 > emergency-bakkie-tyres-stolen-leaving-lekwa-community-vulnerable

Emergency bakkie tyres stolen, leaving Lekwa community vulnerable

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (381+ words) The recent theft of tyres from an emergency services bakkie has left residents in Standerton and surrounding communities concerned about delays in responding to medical emergencies. The tyres were allegedly stolen on the night of August 6 while the bakkie was…...

South Coast Sun
citizen.co.za > south-coast-sun > news-headlines > local-crime-news > 08/21/2026 > couple-convicted-over-isipingo-beach-bakkie-theft-scam

Couple convicted over Isipingo Beach bakkie theft scam

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (259+ words) TEN years after reporting their Ford Ranger stolen while fishing at Isipingo Beach, a Chatsworth couple has been found guilty of cooking up the theft to score a R500 000 insurance payout. Also read: Car wash scam: Thieves pose as vehicle owners…...