Police warn against false suspect images in Kempton Park killings
Members of the public have been urged not to circulate or share images of the individuals alleged to be linked to the Kempton Park killings. The South African Police Service (SAPS) warned this could result in innocent people being wrongly identified, harassed or targeted.
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- 138 words · 1 min read
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- September 20, 2026
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- IOL