We’ve got the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa on Friday, 26 January 2023.
Hijackers are NOW targeting these SIX vehicles more frequently in South Africa. Here is the list of the vehicles.
South African Police Service (SAPS) held a drug destruction process in Cape Town. Drugs worth R90 million were destroyed.
Do you live near a hijacking hot spot? This handy list shows where most hijackings happens in South Africa.
South Africa now has its first ‘smart town.’ Can you guess where it is? Here’s a hint: it’s in the Free State.
Lastly, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has vehemently condemned political parties from entering public schools during operating hours.
TODAY’S LATEST NEWS IN SOUTH AFRICA, Friday 26 January
These SIX vehicles are NOW targeted by hijackers in SA
Hijackers in South Africa are NOW targeting these SIX vehicles.
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According to Fidelity Services group CEO Wahl Bartmann that they had seen an increase in the number of hijackings recorded in 2023.
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Police DESTROY drugs worth R90 million
South African Police Service (SAPS) held a drug destruction process in Cape Town. Drugs worth R90 million were destroyed. The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola presided over the destruction.
According to police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe in a statement, these are drugs that were confiscated during police operations in the Western and Eastern Cape at roadblocks and tracing operations. They include tik, cocaine and mandrax.
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Here are the top 10 hijacking hot spots in SA
A comprehensive report capturing crime data from various categories has spotlighted the alarming prevalence of hijackings in specific areas across the nation.
The data, compiled during the second quarter of 2023/2024, provides crucial insights for law enforcement and the public to address and mitigate this trend.
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SA’s first ‘smart town’: Free State ‘dorpie’ gets top honors
Yes, it’s true. As per Eskom, South Africa now has its first ‘smart town.’ But you’ll never guess which Free State ‘dorpie’ scored the bragging rights.
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The small art town of Clarens in the Free State has officially become the first ‘smart town’ in South Africa. As per Eskom, the town started the process by using a new app-based load management project with the power utility company.
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Gauteng Education MEC condemns political campaigning in schools
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has vehemently condemned political parties from entering public schools during operating hours.
This follows what is described as a campaign trail by a certain political party at some schools in Eldorado Park on Thursday, 25 January 2024, while learning and teaching was taking place.
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