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Hand in guns during amnesty
UNTIL 11 April, people can hand in any illegal firearms, without being prosecuted. Those who have guns legally but no longer want them, can also hand them in.
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Road deaths drop in December
THERE was a slight decrease in the number of fatalities on South African roads in December, compared with 2008; however, there were still too many deaths.
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Fewer accidents this holiday
EFFECTIVE safety campaigns are believed to be behind the decrease in fatality figures, although motorists are still advised to drive cautiously.
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’Tis the season to be careful
IF you’re going on holiday, have fun – but make sure your home is protected while you’re away.
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JMPD keeps watch
THE City’s law enforcement officers warn motorists that they are taking a "zero tolerance" approach with anyone flouting the law over the festive season.
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Road safety top of list
A NEW alcohol testing centre has opened in Soweto, and 10 new ambulances have been added to the City fleet, beefing up safety.
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Arrive Alive campaign launched
DRUNK and reckless driving and overloading vehicles are being targeted in the Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign over the festive season.
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Cameras earn their keep
THERE are some 240 CCTV cameras in the inner city, which have led to the arrests of hundreds of criminals and so boosted safety and security.
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BRT gets a policing boost
METRO police officers will patrol the Rea Vaya network 24-7 to crack down on illegal use of the dedicated bus lanes and ease congestion.
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Mall campaign hits crime spot
WITH police and emergency management services staff holding public education campaigns at Joburg's shopping centres, criminals have been kept at bay.
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City takes a tough stance on crime
PARTNERSHIPS between public and private role players are needed to fight crime more effectively, with "many voices echoing the same message".
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Police chief is back in the saddle
CHRIS NGCOBO can return to the Joburg metro police after an independent report found no evidence against him.
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AARTO to be running by 2010
HICCOUGHS in the new driving system, AARTO, and the Point Demerit System are being ironed out and they will be rolled out countrywide next year.
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Legal unit gets a techno boost
REGION F has a new electronic system for tracing by-law infringement cases that promises to boost its success rate.
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Police clamp down on crime
OPERATION Chachamela around Ellis Park, Newtown and the inner city corridor between them will keep residents and visitors safe during the Confederations Cup.
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JMPD hauls in counterfeit goods
COUNTERFEIT goods worth about R15-million were confiscated by the Joburg metro police working with the Customs Department and sports and clothing brand owners.
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Top new police unit to fight crime
MADE up of officers from the metro police and the South African Police Service, the intervention task team wants "to make a difference".
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Drivers warned of eagle-eyed officials
JMPD officials will be out in full force this Easter holiday to curb crime and stop traffic offenders in their tracks.
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Nomakanjani may become permanent
METRO police is considering making its crackdown on traffic violations, Operation Nomakanjani, permanent. Already more than 400 drivers have been arrested.
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Reckless drivers feel the heat
METRO police and its national counterparts are clamping down on dangerous drivers, and are arresting motorists who break the law.
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