It’s that time of the year again when we explore our top three crime articles for 2022.
The Gazette’s team has worked throughout the year to bring you breaking news first, tell those sweet stories, challenge the hard topics and celebrate top achievements.
Number 1: Part of Rosebank closed off after alleged shooting incident: Police confirm one man shot dead
A sad day at The Zone @ Rosebank where two men wearing masks entered a restaurant and went straight to the victim, shooting him multiple times before fleeing the scene. The victim was confirmed dead on the spot.
Number 2: Traumatic recount of purported arsonist
One of the most talked-about crime stories in the Gazette was about an alleged arsonist who was targeting large properties. When the number of reported cases of properties being set alight increased, the police expressed an interest in investigating the possibility of an arsonist in play.
Number 3: Houghton man dies after alleged arson and assault
A man loses his life in an alleged arson attack. An image of a man believed to be the arsonist is captured on CCTV.
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Breakthrough as Johannesburg northern suburbs’ suspected arsonist arrested
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