Orange Farm teen charged with poisoning toddler brother expected to apply for bail
The State has charged the teen with murder and defeating the ends of justice.
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Explosive cash-in-transit heist on Durban N2 caught on camera [video]
A cash-in-transit heist on Durban’s N2 near the Cement Factory left one person dead and multiple others injured. Footage shows motorists fleeing as gunmen opened fire during peak traffic.
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Gauteng SAPS flying squad caught on camera accepting bribe
Gauteng SAPS has launched an internal investigation after a viral video allegedly showed Soweto Flying Squad officers accepting a bribe. Authorities are urging the victim to come forward.
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KZN police kill most-feared Inanda gang leader in shootout
The suspect, wanted for multiple murders and violent crimes, opened fire on officers before being gunned down.
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Joshlin Smith pretrial kicks off at Western Cape High Court
The pretrial hearing for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance began today, with key witness Laurentia Lombaard set to testify against Kelly Smith and her co-accused.
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Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu sentencing delayed: Here’s the latest
The sentencing of Lerato and Sibusiso Mahlangu, convicted of murdering Lerato’s lover in an insurance fraud plot, has been postponed to March.
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Asset Forfeiture seizes property linked to Nedbank R157 million fraud
Authorities have seized R55 million in assets linked to Nedbank’s R157 million fraud case.
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Mpumalanga police make breakthrough in Putco arson attack
Mpumalanga police arrested two suspects linked to the Putco arson attack that destroyed 51 buses. Evidence collected suggests more arrests could follow.
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Francios Swart: Alleged Priority Escapes scammer due in court
Francois Swart, the alleged mastermind behind the Priority Escapes travel scam, appears in court after defrauding travellers of R2.1 million.
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Musa Khawula abandons bail in crimen injuria case
Musa Khawula remains in custody after abandoning bail in his crimen injuria case linked to businessman Ze Nxumalo.
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Darren Wilken’s alleged accomplice’s case postponed: Here’s the latest
The court proceedings were brief, with the accused’s legal representative confirming that she intends to apply for bail at her next appearance.
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Keneilwe Shalaba: Mom accused of selling her toddler due in court
Keneilwe Shalaba, accused of selling her missing two-year-old son, returns to court today. Here’s what to expect.
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Louis Trichardt businessman rescued after three months in captivity
Gouveia, 51, was rescued earlier this week following a coordinated operation by a police task team.
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Musa Khawula appears in court for 2021 attempted murder
In addition to his attempted murder case, Khawula faces charges of crimen injuria, violating the Cyber Crimes Act, and hate speech.
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JJ Peters handed life in prison for killing ‘God-fearing’ grandmother
JJ Peters has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2022 murder of his grandmother, Sannie Strydom Kilmister.
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Darren Wilken’s girlfriend arrested in connection with child porn ring
The woman, a web designer, was detained on Thursday after police reportedly found 10 million images of child pornography in her possession.
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Llandudno jewellery heist bail hearing: Defence pokes serious holes in the State’s case
Four SAPS officers accused of stealing R20 million in jewellery from a Llandudno home face a critical bail hearing as the defence questions the complainant’s identity and the State’s evidence.
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More details surface as investigations into Motherwell mass shooting continue
While police have not confirmed a motive, sources close to the family have hinted at possible underlying tensions that may have led to the deadly attack.
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Kraaifontein primary school principal gunned down in suspected hit
A Kraaifontein primary school principal was fatally shot, and a female passenger injured, in a suspected hit outside a Wallacedene school.
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Brutal shooting of man outside Hillbrow tavern caught on CCTV [video]
The CCTV footage, circulating on social media, shows the brutal shooting of two individuals in an incident that has left the Hillbrow community shaken.
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Witness due to testify shot and killed outside Lenasia magistrate’s court
The victim was reportedly shot four times by an unidentified suspect.
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Donell Mbele: Son of Sonia Mbele appears in court for rape
Donell Mbele, son of actress Sonia Mbele, appeared in court for two rape charges.
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James ‘Tiger’ Tshoaeli: Manhunt launched for alleged zama zama kingpin
Despite being apprehended, police allege that community members and possibly law enforcement officials facilitated his escape before he could be processed.
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Musgrave Centre targeted in jewellery heist
The incident occurred around 11:40, with the suspects allegedly armed and leaving one store employee injured during the ordeal.
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Ga-Chuene clinic attack: Suspect expected in court after epic arrest
The charges against the suspect include robbery, kidnapping, and two counts of rape.
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Lentegeur shooting: Two children struck by stray bullet in critical condition
The motive for the shooting appears to be linked to gang retaliation following the burial of a gang leader earlier in the day.
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Luigi Mangione preliminary hearing looms as donor support wains
The controversy surrounding Luigi Mangione has extended beyond the courtroom.
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Accused Mark Lifman killers bail denied: Here’s what happens next
Mark Lifman’s accused killers denied bail. The case is postponed to February for further investigation, with key evidence still pending.
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Inanda mass murder: Five hacked bodies found near Newtown Comprehensive High School
Police have launched a manhunt after five men were hacked to death in Inanda. Here’s what we know so far about this horrific crime.
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East London police make breakthrough in R1.3 million heist
Eastern Cape police arrest a suspect linked to the audacious R1.3 million heist at a secured Crime Intelligence office in East London. Here’s what we know so far.