Serial killer Limpopo SAPS officer arrested on live TV [video]
Authorities believe the officer was involved in orchestrating the murders of at least six individuals from different communities, dating back to 2019.
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Lusikisiki mass shooting latest updates: Suspect expected in court
Lusikisiki mass shooting update: One suspect to appear in court following arrests linked to the tragic incident that claimed 18 lives.
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M2 highway robbery ends in instant karma for one suspect
A suspect was shot dead in a police chase after a robbery on the M2 highway in Johannesburg. Here’s the latest.
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Latest OR Tambo Airport drug mule releases more than 110 cocaine bullets
A latest drug mule arrested at OR Tambo International Airport has released over 110 cocaine bullets, police confirmed.
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Eastern Cape police make breakthrough in Lusikisiki mass shooting
Three suspects in the Lusikisiki mass shooting that killed 18 people have been arrested. A fourth suspect is still at large. Court appearance set for Monday.
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Nkosinathi Phakathi slapped with 42 life sentences for serial assault
Nkosinathi Phakathi, a serial rapist, was sentenced to 42 life terms for assaulting women and children in Ekurhuleni between 2012 and 2021.
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Andries Benjamin La Grange entered into plea deal with State in Steinhoff fraud case
Ex Steinhoff CFO Andries Benjamin La Grange sentenced to 10 years, five suspended, after a plea deal. Here’s what we know.
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Nicolway Mall jewellery store taken down in brazen heist
Armed men robbed Bryanston Jewellers at Nicolway Mall, Sandton, firing shots as they fled. Here are the latest updates.
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Lusikisiki mass shooting: Two-month-old child survives horror bloodshed
A two-month-old child survived a mass shooting in Lusikisiki that left 17 dead, including 15 women. Here’s everything we know so far.
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Alize van der Merwe found alive after horror kidnapping ordeal
Alize van der Merwe was found alive after her kidnappers dropped her off at an Eastern Cape police station. Here’s how the ordeal unfolded.
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Suspected extortionist gang neutralised in Bosmansdam Road shootout
Three suspected extortionists were killed and four injured in a shootout with police on Bosmansdam Road, Cape Town. Here’s what we know so far.
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Namibian woman caught at OR Tambo with cocaine-stashed capsules in her stomach
A Namibian woman was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport with more than 60 cocaine capsules hidden in her stomach.
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SIU welcomes extradition of Michael Lomas
Lomas was arrested in April 2021. He is one of five accused of the alleged crimes.
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Court sets aside conviction in dagga case
The magistrate had relied on a section of the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act that was declared unconstitutional almost 30 years ago.
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Watch: Alleged Eskom fraudster lands in South Africa [video]
Alleged Eskom fraudster Michael Lomas, extradited from the UK, landed in South Africa today. The ailing suspect arrived in a wheelchair under strict supervision.
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Crucial suspect in Cape construction mafia case killed in alleged hit
Abdul Kader Davids, a suspect in the Cape construction mafia case, was killed in an alleged hit after posting bail. Police believe the shooting is linked to the case.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial: How to watch live in South Africa [video]
All eyes are on the Pretoria High Court as the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial resumes.
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Deveney Nel latest news: NPA confirms suspect will be tried as a minor
The NPA has confirmed that the 17-year-old suspect in the murder of Deveney Nel will be tried as a minor, despite public outcry.
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Watch: Thabo Bester gets into heated argument with magistrate
Thabo Bester clashes with a magistrate over his request for a laptop during his court appearance.
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Watch live: Thabo Bester in court over access to laptop
Thabo Bester heads to court to request access to a laptop, claiming it’s crucial for preparing his legal defence. Watch the live court proceedings here.
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Thabo Bester heads to court for access to a laptop: Here’s everything we know
Thabo Bester is back in court seeking access to a laptop, which the Department of Correctional Services has previously denied due to security concerns.
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Joshlin Smith latest news: State granted final postponment to explore ‘new evidence’
The state has been granted a final postponement in the Joshlin Smith case to investigate new evidence. If unprepared by the next court date, the case risks collapse.
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Nigerian drug mule caught at OR Tambo Airport with cocaine stashed in airport headphones
A Nigerian drug mule was arrested at OR Tambo Airport with cocaine hidden in airline headphones.
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Hermanus pastor sentenced to 22 years for teen rape
Hermanus pastor Marshall Dicks was sentenced to 22 years in prison for raping a teen girl, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime.
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Richards Bay teen wanted for murder captured after hitching ride from police officer
A 19-year-old suspect wanted for the murder of Khanya Mthembu was arrested in Richards Bay after hitching a ride from an undercover police officer.
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Notorious Cape Town hitman gets 57 years for triple murder
Enrico Slawers was found guilty of gunning down three individuals in November 2022.
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Accused Kirsten Kluyts killer bail denied: Here’s the latest
Accused Kirsten Kluyts killer, Bafana Mahungela, lost his bail bid after presenting new evidence in court.
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Eight suspects linked to City of Cape Town tender fraud arrested in sting operation
In a statement issued by the Western Cape SAPS on Tuesday, the department confirmed that four of the suspects were apprehended in Johannesburg, while the others were arrested in Cape Town and the Eastern Cape.
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Seven KZN officers charged with extortion unmasked in court
Eight suspects, seven of whom are SAPS officers, appeared in a Durban court on extortion charges after allegedly demanding R100,000 from a Phoenix shop owner.
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Cape Town gangland: 22 killed in violent week of crime
Multiple neighbourhoods were affected by the violence, including Delft, Manenberg, and Lavender Hill, where communities faced the brunt of gang warfare.