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Triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa

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July 10, 2026

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Triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa

Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.

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South Africa Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

Illegal Blue Lights Arrest in Pretoria: Two Men Face Court Over Unauthorized Vehicle Modifications

PRETORIA, GAUTENG — Following a significant illegal blue lights arrest in Pretoria, two suspects are scheduled to make their first appearance at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The South African Police Service (SAPS) launched the prosecution after uncovering an unauthorized emergency lighting setup on a civilian vehicle, highlighting the ongoing battle against roadside impersonation. []

Vanguard News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians

She said the federal government had demanded that South African authorities urgently investigate the killings and ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice. The post Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the murder of a 35-year-old Ghanaian man, Mr. Kwabena Boagen, in Nyanga on Monday, June 29, 2026. Police say the killing occurred at about 15:45 at the Nyanga Terminus, outside NTG Hair Salon and Shoe Repairs. Preliminary findings indicate it was linked to what they describe as The post SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jul 2, 2026

South Africa police speak on killing of Ghanaian citizen, says incident linked to extortion

The South African Police Service has confirmed the murder of a Ghanaian national in Cape Town's Nyanga district, sharing some details of the victim

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 22, 2026

Suspected killer of Canadian woman nabbed after almost 20 years on lam

His arrest come two days after the Guinea public prosecutor's office announced a judicial probe targeting the 49-year-old

The Namibian

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· Jul 1, 2026

High Court convicts Gobabis man of girlfriend’s murder

A Gobabis resident accused of carrying out a fatal assault on his pregnant girlfriend three years ago has now been found guilty on a charge of murder. Jacobus Gawaseb (29) was convicted on a count of murder, committed with a direct intention to kill, in a judgement delivered by judge Dinnah Usiku in the High [] The post High Court convicts Gobabis man of girlfriend’s murder appeared first on The Namibian.

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Related coverage for "Triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa": South Africa Today — Illegal Blue Lights Arrest in Pretoria: Two Men Face Court Over Unauthorized Vehicle Modifications. Vanguard News — Xenophobia: Leave South Africa if you feel unsafe, FG tells Nigerians. Ghanaian Times — SAPS Investigates murder of Ghanaian in South Africa. Yen.com.gh — South Africa police speak on killing of Ghanaian citizen, says incident linked to extortion. Toronto Sun — Suspected killer of Canadian woman nabbed after almost 20 years on lam. The Namibian — High Court convicts Gobabis man of girlfriend’s murder