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.
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Armand Swart murder linked to Transnet tender fraud
New developments reveal the murder of Armand Swart is linked to Transnet tender fraud.
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Gauteng SAPS lauded after killing six cash-in-transit robbers
Six suspects involved in a Germiston cash-in-transit robbery were killed during a shootout with police.
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Cape Town family rescued from horror kidnapping
A Cape Town family was rescued from a kidnapping ordeal, with the suspect set to appear in court on Monday, 9 September 2024.
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Rebecca Cheptegei brutal murder sends shockwaves across global athletics
Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after being set alight by her ex-boyfriend in Kenya. Here’s what we know.
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‘Dalinzolo Mareke was not a traditional leader’, AbaThembu kingdom confirms
AbaThembu kingdom clarifies that Dalinzolo Mareke was not a traditional leader. Mareke was killed during a police shootout amid suspicions of extortion involvement.
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Deveney Nel murder update: Magistrate who ignored suspect’s psych evaluation in hot water
According to psychiatric evaluations, Deveney Nel’s alleged killer showed signs of cognitive retardation and a lack of respect for societal norms, leading experts to recommend that he be referred to the children’s court for further assessment. However, no such referral was made.
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‘Another one bites the dust’: Wanted murder suspect killed in shootout with KZN police
A wanted murder suspect was killed in a shootout with KZN police in Mariannhill. Police recovered a rifle during the operation.
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‘Armies of murderous parasites’ – Police minister tables plan to deal with extortion in South Africa
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu presented a plan in Parliament to combat extortion in South Africa, describing extortionists as “armies of murderous parasites.”
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Tshwane EFF member killed in front of her son over RDP dispute
A Tshwane EFF member was shot and killed in front of her son over an RDP dispute.
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Two SAPS officers killed in horror Vosloorus house robbery
The officers were in Vosloorus to pick up a colleague when they encountered a robbery in progress at a neighbour’s house.
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KZN police lauded for neutralising wanted murder suspects in South Beach shootout
KZN police killed six wanted murder suspects in a South Beach shootout, marking another victory in the fight against criminal syndicates.
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Woman charged in R2.8m Windhoek International School fraud was hiding in Pretoria
According to court documents, Maria Coetzee transferred over N$2.8 million from the school’s bank account into three accounts under her name.
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2024 crime statistics: SAPS reports 0.5% drop in murders
SAPS reported a 0.5% decrease in murders from April to June 2024, with KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and Western Cape recording the highest rates.
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Four alleged extortionists killed in shootout with Cape Town police
Four suspects linked to extortion in Cape Town were killed in a Milnerton shootout as SAPS intercepted them en route to commit a mass shooting.
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Hamilton Ndlovu luxury car fleet goes on auction
Today’s auction, while a spectacle of wealth and power, was a poignant cautionary tale of how quickly fortunes can turn when built on unethical foundations.
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Accused Joburg serial robber caught with cloned SAPS patrol vehicle
A suspected serial robber linked to the notorious blue lights gang was arrested in Walkerville with a cloned SAPS patrol vehicle.
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‘A harvest of horror’: More details surface about Limpopo farm murders
The murders on the Onvervaght farm in Limpopo have shocked the local community, not only for their brutality but also for the chilling evidence of premeditation.