Residents of old West Rand gold mining area face huge crime levels
Roodepoort police station, which serves Sol Plaatje, Matholesville, Skomplaas, Durban Deep and Braamfischerville, had seen a 44% jump in the reporting of serious crimes
06 December 2023 - 11:32
Mnyamane came out shooting. He made a break from room 8 of the old mine hostel and fired off three quick shots.
Two bullets shattered the windscreen of the approaching unmarked police car, another pierced the side door. The police officer driving the car drew his service pistol, leaned out of the window and fired...
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