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South Africa: Man arrested for starting deadly Johannesburg fire

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South African police said Wednesday that they had arrested a man accused of starting a fire that killed more than 70 in Johannesburg last year. The 29-year-old was detained on Tuesday after confessing his involvement before an enquiry was established Read More …

South Africa: West Rand man nabbed for selling explosives

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The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has arrested a man on the West Rand selling explosives used in illegal mines and ATM bombings. Officers seized several devices in his possession on Monday. JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar said: “The officers managed Read More …