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ecr.co.za > news > news > kempton-park-women-warned-after-four-bodies-found

Kempton Park women warned after four bodies found

12+ hour, 32+ min ago   (469+ words) Updated Sept. 14, 2026, 7:28 a.m. | By Nomfundo Twala Police are investigating the deaths of four women whose bodies were discovered near Rhodesfield in Kempton Park over about two months. The latest was found on Saturday evening, with investigators looking into possible links between…...

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KZN police offer R50 000 reward to find missing Lathitha Mtolo

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (128+ words) Updated Sept. 13, 2026, 11:03 a.m. | By Newswatch Lathitha was last seen by friends in the Marikana area of Kokstad and has been missing since February. Police in KwaZulu-Natal are offering a R50 000 reward for information that may assist in locating missing 7-year-old girl. Lathitha…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > mbalula-seek-report-after-controversial-majodina-video

Mbalula seeks report after controversial Majodina video

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (170+ words) Updated Sept. 13, 2026, 11:33 a.m. | By Tsakane Mhlongo A video circulating on social media allegedly shows Majodina shouting profanities at a man during a community meeting in the Eastern Cape. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says has asked for a report on an incident…...

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Blood-stained bottle among evidence examined in Anele Tembe inquest

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (422+ words) Updated Sept. 8, 2026, 10:28 a.m. | By Nushera Soodyal Blood-stained evidence and a messy hotel room came under scrutiny as the Tembe family questioned AKA’s account during Anele Tembe’s inquest. The following article contains emotional depictions of death. Reader discretion is advised. Lawyers for…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > ramaphosa-pays-tribute-to-fallen-police-officers

‘We honour their sacrifice’: Ramaphosa pays tribute to fallen police officers

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (258+ words) Updated Sept. 6, 2026, 1:03 p.m. | By Newswatch The officers were remembered during a ceremony at the Union Buildings, with Ramaphosa honouring their courage, service and sacrifice. The South African Police Service has on Sunday paid tribute to police officers who have been killed…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > sa-police-low-crime-detection-rate

Poor police detection rate undermines South Africans’ sense of safety - crime expert

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (283+ words) Updated Sept. 3, 2026, 8:19 a.m. | By Lauren Hendricks A crime analyst says South Africa’s poor record of bringing criminals to justice is contributing to concerns about safety. A crime analyst says one of South Africa's biggest problems is the police's poor record of…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > ethekwini-metro-police-admits-recruitment-corruption

eThekwini metro police admits recruitment corruption, warns against job scams

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (223+ words) Updated Sept. 2, 2026, 5:18 p.m. | By Nhlanhla Mabaso Officials say some employees found guilty have been dealt with, while others are facing disciplinary hearings. The eThekwini Metro Police Department has acknowledged there's been some corruption in its recruitment process and says it's closely…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > ifp-calls-for-probe-into-murder-of-kzn-councillor

IFP calls for thorough probe into murder of KZN councillor candidate

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (227+ words) Updated Sept. 2, 2026, 4 p.m. | By Bulletin The party has condemned political violence and urged witnesses and anyone with information to assist the police. The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal has called for a thorough probe into the murder of its councillor…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > lebeya-grilled-over-police-takedown-at-molefes-home

Former Hawks boss grilled over police takedown at Molefe’s home

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (201+ words) Updated Sept. 2, 2026, 2:48 p.m. | By Bulletin Lebeya says he acted after alleged fixer and police informant Malcolm X claimed that officers at the property could be bogus. Former Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya is facing tough questions at the Mandlanga Commission of Inquiry…...

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ecr.co.za > news > news > ramaphosa-appoints-leonard-lekgetho-as-new-siu-head

Ramaphosa appoints Leonard Lekgetho as new SIU head

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (399+ words) Updated Sept. 1, 2026, 10 a.m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Leonard Gaoretelelwe Lekgetho as the permanent head of the Special Investigating Unit. Lekgetho, who has served as acting head since February, succeeds Advocate Andy Mothibi. Lekgetho takes over the leadership…...