Attempted Murder
Orkney resort owner survives horror stabbing over hookah [video]
Marc Hanscombe was stabbed for trying to stop a group of partygoers from smoking hookah at his Orkney resort.
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CCTV
Watch: Mayfair driver narrowly escapes armed hijacking attempt [video]
The unsettling video, recorded at approximately 17:09 on Tuesday, 17 December 2024, begins with a seemingly ordinary day.
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Durban
Vukani Khumalo: Durban court blunder sees notorious killer walk free on bail
Khumalo, who is facing charges for a series of brutal murders, was mistakenly swapped with another suspect, Khulekani Khumalo, who was due to appear for a lesser crime—vehicle theft.
Domestic violence
Murder of Nontobeko Cele was Sibusiso Lawrence’s second attempt, family reveals
A relative recounted an incident in May 2024 where Ntaka allegedly rammed his car into Cele and another individual, named Xolile, during a heated altercation.
Murder & Investigation
Luigi Mangione formally indicted for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The indictment accuses Mangione of murdering Thompson “in furtherance of an act of terrorism.”
Domestic violence
Sibusiso Lawrence: KZN man reveals motive for killing his child’s mother in viral video
Sibusiso Lawrence killed his ex-girlfriend and posted pictures of her lifeless body on his page. Chillingly, he took this video shortly before the brutal murder.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Pretoria East house robbery caught on camera [video]
At the time of the break-in, the occupants of the house were reportedly asleep and unaware of the intruder’s presence.
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School shooting
Wisconsin school shooting claims two lives: Here are the latest updates
Reports suggest that Natalie Rupnow may have exhibited concerning behaviour in the days leading up to the tragedy.
Durban
KZN police shaken by Hammersdale killings
According to preliminary reports, at approximately 19:30 on Saturday, three police officers from the Hammarsdale Police Station responded to the murder of a woman in the Cliffdale area.
Child Abuse
Former Pretoria school principal arrested and charged with child pornography
The former school principal will make his first court appearance on Tuesday, 17 December 2024.
Court
Gangland presence looms at court appearance for Mark Lifman murder suspects
Among those in attendance were alleged gang leader Jerome “Donkie” Booysen, his son Joel Booysen, and business associate Andre Naude.
Cash-in-transit
Six suspects due in court over Motherwell cash-in-transit heist
Six suspects linked to an Eastern Cape CIT robbery are due in court today.
Limpopo
Inside job suspected in Limpopo stokvel robbery
A Limpopo stokvel group was robbed in Strydkraal Block A village earlier this week and police suspect the crime may have involved insider information.
Murder & Investigation
Bodycam footage of Luigi Mangione arrest coming soon, Altoona police confirm
Luigi Mangione was detained after an employee at McDonald’s recognised him from widely circulated police images.
Deaths & Obituaries
Adv. Thulani Mngomezulu dies: Cause of death, biography, reactions
According to the family, Mngomezulu died in the early hours of Tuesday at Thelle Moroerane Hospital in Vosloorus, Gauteng.
Murder & Investigation
Luigi Mangione charged with murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO: Manifesto revealed
Authorities found a handwritten manifesto outlining Mangione's grievances against the healthcare industry, specifically targeting UnitedHealthcare.
Murder & Investigation
Identity of suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder unmasked: Here’s what we know
Luigi Mangione, who was valedictorian of the Class of 2016 at Gilman School, has no prior arrest history in New York.
Cape Town
Police raid Cape Town security firm in Mark Lifman murder investigation
Authorities revealed that the operation was driven by suspicions linking the firm to evidence connected to Lifman’s death.
Murder & Investigation
NYPD releases images of grinning suspect in Brian Thompson murder
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has released surveillance images of a man suspected in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Story Summary: NYPD Reveals Photos of Suspect in CEO’s Killing The images, shared with the public on Thursday, feature a suspect with a distinct grin as he walks near the scene of the […]
Caught on Camera
CCTV footage of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder leaks online [video]
The footage reportedly shows the suspect lurking in the vicinity of the hotel before the attack.
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Eastern Cape
Gqeberha man hands himself over after shooting 16-month-old baby
The incident occurred when the man randomly fired a shot while walking down the street.
Illegal mining
Sabie rescue operations resume as over 100 illegal miners remain trapped underground
Authorities estimate that more than 100 miners remain trapped in the abandoned mine shaft.
Gauteng
Northview High deputy principal critically injured in shooting
The shooting occurred during school hours, and emergency services rushed the victim to a nearby hospital.
Court
Wife accused in Pretoria businessman’s kidnapping unmasked in court
Police are still piecing together how Ismail allegedly orchestrated the events leading to her husband’s abduction while feigning her own kidnapping to mislead authorities.
Cape Town
Teenager’s body found in Delft as Cape Town grapples with rising violent crime
The teenager was dressed in blue jeans, a maroon t-shirt, and red All-Star sneakers, with visible injuries to his body and face, according to a police report.
Cape Town
Cape Town police make breakthrough in Mfuleni mass shooting
The breakthrough, announced on Tuesday, follows intensive investigations by the provincial serious violent crimes unit, supported by intelligence operatives.
Abduction
Pretoria businessman’s wife, three others arrested in kidnapping case
According to investigators, Fatima allegedly befriended the suspect at a gym and plotted the kidnapping.
Cape Town
Mfuleni officer accused of raping female detainee has a GBV history, court learns
The accused officer is also facing separate charges of assault and domestic violence opened by his girlfriend in November.
Cape Town
Bail ruling due for siblings accused of defrauding ‘Noem My Skollie’ actor David Manuel
In deciding whether to grant bail, the court will determine if the release of Wanda and Sindiswa Mbele serves the interest of justice.
Caught on Camera
Watch: Wanted Randburg car jammer caught on CCTV [video]
It's believed the suspect is still at large and likely operates in and around the Randburg region.
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