Bushiri has no intention of being extradited to South Africa
Malawi’s court ruled in favour of extraditing Shepherd and Mary Bushiri to South Africa, but the couple has appealed the decision to avoid standing trial.
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Two suspected ATM bombers killed in Lenasia police shootout
Two suspected ATM bombers were shot and killed in a gunfight with police in Lenasia this morning, with SAPS confirming no officers were injured.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 9, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues as shocking testimony on Day 8 revealed Kelly Smith allegedly spoke of a missing child months before Joshlin vanished.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 8
Witness Nico Kotze delivered a chilling revelation in the Joshlin Smith trial, testifying that Kelly Smith allegedly hinted months before her daughter’s disappearance. Here’s what happened on Day 8 of the trial.
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Cape Town police launch manhunt for suspects linked to V&A Waterfront jewellery heist
Cape Town police are searching for four suspects linked to a R1.35 million jewellery heist at the V&A Waterfront and have released CCTV images.
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Zakithi Ndaba murder: Gauteng police launch manhunt for boyfriend
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt for Zakithi Ndaba’s boyfriend after she was found murdered in her Sunninghill apartment.
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Joshlin Smith’s teacher reveals bizarre revelation Kelly Smith made about a Nigerian man
Joshlin Smith’s schoolteacher testified about the missing child’s behaviour and revealed a shocking claim Kelly Smith made about a Nigerian man.
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Founder of Absa iDirect out on bail for allegedly killing his wife
A former Absa executive, Jacques Pretorius, has been granted bail after being charged with the premeditated murder of his wife, Sheri-Ann Pretorius, whose 2021 death was initially ruled a suicide.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 8, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues with new testimony after witness accounts on Day 7 detailed Kelly Smith’s actions before and after Joshlin’s disappearance.
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Imaan Syms murder: Killer walked up to her door asking for her – Source
New details have emerged in the murder of Imaan Syms, a pregnant woman executed in a targeted hit outside her Woodstock home.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 7
On Day 7, the court uncovered a considerable lapse in Kelly’s timeline on the day Joshlin went missing, and disturbing details about past violence toward her son, Racquen.
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Imaan Syms: Woodstock shaken by brutal pregnant woman’s murder
Woodstock police are investigating the targeted murder of 30-year-old Imaan Syms, who was gunned down on Sussex Street on Monday night.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 7, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The seventh day of the Joshlin Smith trial begins with the State set to introduce a new witness expected to testify against Kelly Smith and her co-accused.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 6
Today’s witness testimonies were too hard to handle for Kelly Smith, who wept throughout the court session. Here’s what happened in the Joshlin Smith trial today.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 6, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial enters Day 6, with new witnesses expected to testify. Watch the trial live right here.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 5
On Day 5 of the Joshlin Smith trial, Detective Sergeant Meyer Milstein revealed key details about the early investigation, including new theories on potential suspects, searches of suspected drug dens, and contradictions in the accused’s statements.
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Soshanguve killer couple handed life terms for sadistic murder
Sibusiso and Lerato Mahlangu have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the premeditated murder of Lerato’s ex-partner, Sibusiso Sithebe, in an insurance fraud scheme.
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Pamela Mabini: Eastern Cape activist killed in brutal shooting
Gqeberha activist Pamela Mabini was shot and killed outside her home in KwaZakhele.
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Cocaine worth R16 million from Brazil intercepted at OR Tambo Airport
Preliminary investigations revealed that the cocaine was en route from São Paulo, Brazil, to France via South Africa.
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Woman’s body dumped in Manenberg rubbish bin sparks murder investigation
A woman’s body was found inside a wheelie bin dumped in a canal along Duinefontein Road in Manenberg, prompting a murder investigation.
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Sphamandla Mabonga was one of three killed in Solo Restaurant shooting
Sphamandla Mabonga, a businessman with a controversial past, was among the three people killed in a shootout at Solo Restaurant in Sandton, marking the second attempt on his life in just over a year.
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Solo Restaurant shooting: Cleaners seen mopping crime scene ahead of possible reopening
Less than 24 hours after a deadly mass shooting at Solo Restaurant in Sandton, cleaners were seen mopping blood off the floors, raising concerns about potential evidence tampering.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 5, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial continues into Day 5, with a detective revealing new details about the investigation and key witness testimonies expected.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: Here’s what happened on Day 4
A breakdown of Day 4 in the trial of three suspects accused of kidnapping six-year-old Joshlin Smith, featuring crucial testimony from Colonel Lyndon Sebola, site visits to areas pivotal to the investigation, and new insights into Kelly Smith’s conduct.
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Nonhle Matsebula: Keeya Mbulawa killer sentenced to 30 years
Nonhle Matsebula has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the murder of four-year-old Keeya Mbulawa, whose body was found in a suitcase in Protea Glen.
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Court hears Kelly Smith was elated Joshlin Smith ‘made her famous’ during search
Colonel Lyndon Sebola testified that Kelly Smith appeared elated during the search for her missing daughter, allegedly saying, ‘My child has made me famous.’
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Dr Ezrom Mathumbu killed in suspected hit
Dr Ezrom Mathumbu, a well-known Mpumalanga radio personality and politician, was shot and killed in a suspected hit.
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Bonginkosi Khanyile’s ‘July 2021 unrest’ kicks off in Durban
Bonginkosi Khanyile’s trial for inciting the July 2021 unrest begins in Durban after a brief bail revocation.
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N2 Mtubatuba cash-in-transit heist causes heavy traffic
A cash-in-transit heist on the N2 near Mtubatuba has caused major traffic disruptions, as police respond to the latest CIT robbery in KZN.
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Joshlin Smith trial watch: What to expect on Day 4, how to watch live in South Africa [video]
The Joshlin Smith trial resumes today with Colonel Lyndon Sebola continuing his testimony. Here’s what to expect and how to watch the live stream in South Africa.