Convicted mobster escapes from Durban prison
Mthethwa, who was serving a 15-year sentence for robbery with aggravating circumstances, fled while assigned to work in the facility’s garden.
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Watch: Shots fired in East Rand Mall jewellery store heist [video]
A group of armed suspects stormed a jewellery store inside East Ran Mall, leading to a chaotic scene that included gunfire.
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Fake US dollars worth R4 million, drugs, and more found in massive Durban CBD raid
During the raids, authorities discovered counterfeit US dollar bills amounting to over R4 million, along with a stash of drugs and other illicit goods.
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Top Free State municipal officials arrested for fraud
The former municipal manager and department director in the Dihlabeng Local Municipality appeared in court on Friday
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Oudtshoorn mom linked to seven-year-old son’s cause of death
A 39-year-old woman from Oudtshoorn has been remanded in custody following her first court appearance for the murder of her seven-year-old son.
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Deveney Nel murder update: Suspect troubling history of rape exposed
The 17-year-old suspect in the murder of Deveney Nel has a troubling history, including a prior rape case that was dismissed due to his age.
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Watch: Alrode woman kidnapping caught on CCTV [video]
As of now, Melissa van Vuuren is still in the custody of her kidnappers. There have been no further updates on her condition or whereabouts.
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KwaMashu thugs from viral shooting video arrested, KZN police confirm
The footage showed the men brazenly discharging firearms at the KwaMashu hostel, an act that sparked fears of escalating gang violence in the region.
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Tafelsig teens killed in gang-related mass shooting
15-year-old Whitney Davids and a 24-year-old man were fatally shot in what police believe was a gang-related attack on Bainskloof Street, Tafelsig.
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Correctional services clears the air on Musa Khawula death hoax
Correctional Services debunked rumours of Musa Khawula’s death, confirming that he is alive and serving his 60-day sentence.
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Watch: Grassy Park mob ambushes store, make off with cash till [video]
The robbers, caught on security cameras, made off with cash, cigarettes, and card machines.
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Have you seen Isielle Leslie? – Search for missing Hercules teen escalates
Isielle Leslie, who left her home without informing anyone of her destination, has not been seen or heard from since that day.
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Mthatha primary school defies extortionists and reopens on Wednesday
The school was shut down last week after a group of individuals stormed the premises, demanding that the funds from a network tower located on the school’s property be deposited into their accounts.
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Midrand shootout update: Taxi war on the brink in Johannesburg
This recent incident in Midrand echoes a similar situation earlier this month in Soweto, where taxi owner Kwanele “MKZ” Makwanza was gunned down by unknown assailants.
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Collins Jumaisi Khalusha: Kenyan man accused of killing 42 women escapes prison
Khalusha is accused of a shocking series of murders, with 42 women, including his wife, allegedly falling victim to his brutal acts since 2022.
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Broad day shootout rocks Midrand: Here’s everything we know
The shootout occurred at the corner of Olifantsfontein and Lever Road in Midrand, close to Noordwyk.
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SAPS beefs up resources to tackle extortion in Mthatha
In response to the escalating incidents of extortion, SAPS has deployed multidisciplinary teams to Mthatha and other parts of the Eastern Cape.
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Verulam man killed in his home in suspected assassination
On Tuesday morning, a 42-year-old man was found dead in his room in an outbuilding in Trenance Park, Verulam.
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Pastor Mboro denied bail: Watch how he reacted in court [video]
Cameras captured the moment Pastor Mboro’s face fell as the judge announced the decision, which also denied bail for his bodyguard, Clement Camillot Baloyi.
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Deveney Nel accused killer assisted in teen’s search, court hears
The court heard shocking details from state prosecutors, who revealed that the accused had assisted in the search for Deveney before being arrested.
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Presidential protection unit officer takes his own life after hit-and-run
Following the accident, the sergeant attempted to cover up the crime by reporting the state vehicle as stolen. The vehicle was later found abandoned in a sugarcane field.
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UK stabbings: Manchester man arrested after fatal gutting spree
According to UK reports, a 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing spree in the Gorton area on Monday.
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Middelburg teen girl sentenced to 18 years for gutting pensioner to death
The teen, whose identity was sealed due to her age, was also handed a concurrent 10-year sentence for aggravated robbery.
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Taxi war looms in Durban after driver is gunned down in alleged hit
The fatal shooting occurred around 08:46, on Monday, 19 August 2024, when the driver was approached by three armed men as he stood outside his home.
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Who killed Deveney Nel? – Here’s what we can share about the suspect
The suspect, whose identity cannot be revealed due to his age, was reportedly known to Deveney.
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Deveney Nel murder: Police make crucial breakthrough
Following an intense week-long investigation into the tragic death of 16-year-old Deveney Nel, Caledon police have arrested a 17-year-old suspect believed to be involved in the murder.
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Camps Bay shooting: Suspect wounded trying to rob armed security
This morning, the peaceful suburb of Camps Bay was shaken by a shooting that left one person with serious injuries.
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Moroadi Cholota bail conditions: Here’s what you must know
The decision came after the court determined that there was insufficient evidence to label her a flight risk, despite the State’s arguments to the contrary.
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Child killer Marius van der Westhuizen parole reversed
Marius van der Westhuizen shot each of his children in the head with a Z88 pistol at their home in Brackenfell, Cape Town.
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Overberg High clears the air on recent developments in Deveney Nel murder
Overberg High School issued a statement to clarify misinformation surrounding the investigation into the murder of 16-year-old Deveney Nel.