Court
Peter Beale trial: Paediatric surgeon found not guilty of murder
Paediatric surgeon Peter Beale has been found not guilty of murder and fraud after standing trial for the deaths of three children.
Child Abuse
St John’s school teacher linked to Julio Mordoh suicide released on bail
A former St John’s teacher accused of sexual grooming has been granted bail while facing allegations linked to the suicide of Julio Mordoh.
Court
Joshlin Smith trial: Officer shares what he saw the day Kelly reported her daughter missing
The Joshlin Smith trial enters its second day as Constable Yanga Gongotha testifies about Kelly Smith’s reaction to her daughter’s disappearance, while unverified footage of Joshlin surfaces online.
Cape Town
Alleged Hard Livings gang leader executed outside Mitchells Plain police station
A suspected Hard Livings gang leader was shot and killed outside Mitchells Plain police station while waiting for a fellow gang member.
Eastern Cape
Tsomo couple murdered execution-style in their homestead
Police are searching for three suspects after a couple was shot execution-style in their Tsomo homestead before the killers fled in a black VW Polo.
Durban
KZN police neutralise three suspects in Msinga intelligence operation
Three armed suspects were shot and killed by KZN police in Msinga after allegedly opening fire during an intelligence-led operation.
Cape Town
Man killed in brazen shooting near Gugulethu Mall
A man was shot and killed near Gugulethu Mall in a broad daylight attack as Cape Town reels from a series of deadly shootings.
Bloemfontein
Bayswater woman arrested for trafficking ‘sex’ slaves
Four suspects, including a woman from Bayswater, have been arrested in Bloemfontein for allegedly trafficking a victim, drugging her, and forcing her into sexual exploitation.
Durban
More than 25 shell casings recovered from scene of Inanda businessman assassination
A businessman was shot and killed outside his shop in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, with 25 shell casings recovered from the scene, as police investigate the brutal assassination.
Mpumalanga
More details surface about man shot in targeted hit outside Today’s Destiny Logistics
New details have emerged about the man shot outside Today’s Destiny Logistics in Witbank, as conflicting reports on his condition fuel speculation.
Court
Chinese traffickers convicted of running JHB sweatshop
Seven Chinese nationals have been convicted in a Johannesburg High Court for running a forced labour ring that trafficked 91 Malawian nationals into South Africa.
Mpumalanga
Man driving Ferrari F8 killed outside prominent Witbank trucking company
A businessman driving a Ferrari F8 was shot and killed outside Today’s Destiny Logistics in Witbank in what appears to be a targeted hit.
Cash-in-transit
Six suspected cash-in-transit heist suspects killed in shootout with Laudium police
Six suspected cash-in-transit robbers were killed in a shootout with police in Laudium, as authorities crack down on CIT heists.
Foreign nationals
Investigation into Zanzou nightclub torture escalates with the arrest of a suspect
A 41-year-old Congolese national has been arrested in connection with the Zanzou nightclub torture case, with police confirming more arrests to follow.
Court
Joshlin Smith trial proceedings finalised: Here’s what we know
The Western Cape High Court has finalised pretrial proceedings in the Joshlin Smith case, with the trial set to begin in Saldanha Bay in March.
Eastern Cape
Cape Town’s most-feared killer reportedly gunned down in police shootout
Six suspects were killed in a police shootout in the Eastern Cape, including Cape Town’s most-feared criminal, Yanga ‘Bara’ Nyalara—here’s what we know.
Court
Keneilwe Shalaba: Mom charged with selling her son gives birth in prison
Keneilwe Shalaba, accused of selling her two-year-old son, has given birth in prison—despite previously claiming she was pregnant with twins. Her bail judgment is expected soon.
News
Juan Meyer: Person of interest in Priscilla du Toit murder at the centre of crypto scam
Juan Meyer, a controversial businessman linked to the unsolved murder of Priscilla du Toit, is now leading efforts to track down the founders of the Africrypt crypto scam.
Joshlin Smith
Joshlin Smith disappeared on this day: Here’s what’s happened in a year
The Diazville community held a prayer session for Joshlin Smith on the one-year anniversary of her disappearance, as the legal case against her mother and two others progresses.
Foreign nationals
Zanzou torture saga: SAPS launch manhunt for eight foreigners
SAPS has launched a manhunt for eight foreign nationals linked to the Zanzou nightclub torture videos as investigations continue.
Eastern Cape
Death of Muhsin Hendricks reverberates across the world
Pioneering openly gay imam Muhsin Hendricks was shot dead in Bethelsdorp, Eastern Cape, after reportedly officiating a lesbian wedding.
Abduction
Korsten businessman kidnapped at Quest petrol station [video]
A Gqeberha businessman was kidnapped at a Korsten petrol station in broad daylight, caught on CCTV. Authorities are investigating possible links to a kidnapping syndicate in the Eastern Cape.
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Court
Sonell Joubert: Woman charged with Lowhills farm murder set for bail ruling
Sonell Joubert, accused of murdering Jurgen Nel at Lowhills Farm, will hear her bail ruling on Thursday.
Crashes & Accidents
Bodies of missing Soweto couple recovered from Klip River
The bodies of a missing Soweto couple were found inside a submerged car in the Klip River after a two-week search. Police are investigating how the vehicle ended up in the water.
Child Abuse
Court hears Keneilwe Shalaba received R75,000 on the day Kutloano disappeared
The Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court has heard shocking new details in Keneilwe Shalaba’s bail hearing, including a R75,000 payment received on the day her son went missing.
Abduction
Kariega businessman rescued a day after kidnapping
Kariega businessman Ebrahim Moosa was rescued by police after being kidnapped outside his workplace.
Abduction
Emaan Fatima reunited with family after surviving horror kidnapping
Nine-year-old Emaan Fatima has been reunited with her family after being abducted outside her school in East London. She was released after her parents paid a ransom.
Fugitive
Thabo Bester 2.0: DCS confirms inmate escaped from Pollsmoor Prison
The Department of Correctional Services confirms an inmate escape from Pollsmoor Prison, while a parliamentary briefing reveals systemic failures in the Thabo Bester escape case.
Cape Town
Ravensmead on the brink of a gang war after father killed at son’s funeral
A Cape Town father was shot dead at his son’s funeral in Ravensmead, sparking fears of further gang violence.
Court
Magudumana’s mental condition a serious concern as Thabo Best case suffers delays
Magudumana's lawyer has raised concerns about her deteriorating mental condition after nearly a year behind bars.
