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City of Joburg should have consulted residents before imposing new CCTV bylaw, says expert


TimesLIVE


Crime expert Johan Burger criticizes Johannesburg for imposing bylaws restricting CCTV camera use without consulting citizens. The new bylaw prohibits sharing footage on social media, requires approval for cameras in public places, and limits camera movement. Burger suggests public consultation is necessary to determine community security interests before implementing such regulations.



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Woolworths Food prices versus Checkers and Pick n Pay


BusinessTech


PriceCheck’s grocery basket analysis shows that Checkers offers better prices on popular food items compared to Pick n Pay and Woolworths. The e-commerce platform, founded in 2006 by Kevin Tucker, compiled data on 29 common household items to make this comparison. Checkers emerged as the most cost-effective option among the three major South African retailers catering to the middle class.



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Parliament hears Crime Intelligence unit a victim of social media fake news, but it’s also like ‘a mafia’


Daily Maverick


Fake news and misinformation spread through social media highlighted in Parliament on March 5, 2025. South African Police Service’s Crime Intelligence unit faces reputation issues, with former head Richard Mdluli now a convicted criminal. Allegations of looting secret service account persist. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu addresses concerns of targeted allegations.



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Nigerian national with cocaine bullets worth R7.5 million in his stomach, arrested at OR Tambo airport


IOL | News


A 55-year-old Nigerian national was arrested by SAPS at OR Tambo International Airport for suspected drug trafficking from São Paulo, Brazil. The man had swallowed cocaine with a street value of R7.5 million. SAPS spokesperson stated that the suspect is still releasing the cocaine-filled bullets and will appear in court soon.



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10 die in collision between bus and truck in the early hours of the morning


News24


Ten people died and over 31 were injured in a bus-truck collision on the N6 near Reddersburg. The road has reopened after the accident. The City-to-City bus carrying 35 passengers collided with a truck, resulting in the deaths of 10 passengers. Emergency services responded quickly, with five seriously injured passengers taken to Bloemfontein hospitals and 22 others treated at a local hospital.



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