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Police and security guards foiled a cash in-transit heist between East London and Qonce on Monday evening.Image: File
CASH IN TRANSIT HEIST

Dramatic shootout, high-speed chase as East London cops, guards foil N2 cash-in-transit heist

A dramatic shootout and high-speed chase ensued when police and security guards foiled a cash-in-transit heist on the N2 between East London and Qonce (formerly King William’s Town) on Monday evening. DispatchLIVE received a tip-off about…

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LOCKED DOWN King William’s Town Police Station was closed and the entrance blocked by police tape after a staff member tested positive for Covid-19. Image: LULAMILE FENI
COPS

King William’s Town police station shut down after staff member tests positive for Covid-19

King William’s Town police station was closed on Saturday after a 28-year-old female constable tested positive for Covid-19. According to a statement released by national police spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo the community service…

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COVID

Popular King William’s Town doctor tests positive for Covid-19

An Eastern Cape doctor has become the latest person to test positive for the novel coronavirus. Dr Sizwe Mxenge confirmed to DispatchLIVE on Thursday he had tested positive for the virus. The popular King William’s Town doctor said he…

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