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Extortionists exploit Heideveld residents by cutting off water access

Cape Town — Cape Town MMC for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, has revealed that extortionists are resorting to... Read more

11 Mar

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PICS | Extortion drama in KZN: Police arrest five at construction site

Durban – Five suspects were apprehended on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, for alleged intimidation and extortion at a construction... Read more

6 Dec, 2024

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Seven WC officers arrested for alleged extortion of two businesses

Cape Town — Western Cape Police Commissioner, Thembisile Patekile, confirmed that seven South African Police Services (SAPS) Members have... Read more

8 Oct, 2024

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Police gun down extortion trio in KZN following fatal shootout

Cape Town — South African Police Services (SAPS) officers in Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) were involved in a shootout with... Read more

3 Oct, 2024

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Three suspected extortionists gunned down in fiery Cape Town shootout with police

Cape Town – Three suspected extortionists were killed in a shootout with police in Bothasig, Cape Town, after fleeing... Read more

26 Sep, 2024

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Cape Town cop sacked after arrest for ‘kidnapping and extorting’ Thai nationals

Cape Town – Cape Town police officer Constable Aphiwe Mondi, who was dismissed from the South African Police Service following... Read more

16 Sep, 2024

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WATCH | Police Commissioner Masemola vows to intensify fight against extortion

Cape Town – National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has declared a firm commitment to using all available resources to combat... Read more

9 Sep, 2024

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Alleged extortion boss was not a traditional leader – King Dalindyebo

Cape Town — Following the death of alleged extortion boss Sakhumzi Mareke, AbaThembu King Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo has said that he... Read more

5 Sep, 2024

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Eastern Cape’s alleged extortion boss Chief Mareke dies in police shoot-out

Cape Town – Sakhumzi Mareke, 42, a person of interest in several extortion cases in Mthatha, was fatally shot along... Read more

5 Sep, 2024

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OPINION | The deepening crisis of extortion in SA

By Betha Madhomu The recent revelations by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu about the rampant extortion crisis in South Africa... Read more

4 Sep, 2024