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11-Year-Old Killed During Hijacking in Malvern, Durban
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11-Year-Old Killed During Hijacking in Malvern
KwaZulu-Natal police are investigating the tragic death of 11-year-old Zarah Ramsamy in Malvern.
During a hijacking at a fast-food outlet, Zarah hid under the hijacked vehicle and was run over by the fleeing suspects. The child was declared dead on arrival at the hospital.
The hijacking occurred around 8:30 p.m. as a woman parked her Toyota Fortuner and went into the restaurant, leaving her two children in the car. Four armed men approached, and as one suspect demanded car keys, the children saw the commotion.
Zarah hid under the vehicle while her sibling fled. The suspects took the keys and, in their escape, ran over Zarah.
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11-year-old killed in carjacking in Malvern, Durban.
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She was taken to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The community, including Pastor Vernon Jacob from Embassy Church, is mourning her loss and supporting the family during this difficult time.
Dangerous Murder Suspect Killed in KZN Shootout
A dangerous murder suspect was fatally shot by police in Cato Manor, KwaZulu-Natal.
The suspect opened fire from inside a shack, and while one officer survived a bullet strike to his vest, the suspect was killed. The suspect was wanted for killing a 39-year-old father and injuring his wife and 3-year-old daughter.
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Six Suspects Killed in Germiston Shootout
Six suspects were killed in a shootout with law enforcement in Germiston on September 7.
The suspects, involved in a cash-in-transit heist, engaged police who had received information about their plans. The suspects’ vehicle crashed into a pole during the exchange of fire.
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Gauteng Police Crackdown in Johannesburg CBD
Gauteng police have conducted a major operation in Johannesburg CBD, resulting in numerous arrests for undocumented immigration, drug possession, and suspicious behavior.
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President Ramaphosa Briefs NCOP on National Developments
President Cyril Ramaphosa is addressing the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on key national issues, including responses to extortion incidents and progress in combating unemployment and poverty.
Oral Replies – National Council of Provinces https://t.co/4ZvZK5AqU7
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) September 12, 2024
