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.
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Shooting at Eldorado Park school leaves two pupils injured
On a chaotic day in Eldorado Park, violence broke out across multiple schools, leaving students and parents in shock.
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Cape Town’s most feared gangster evades mass murder charges
In a dramatic twist, Nyalara, one of Cape Town’s most notorious alleged gang leaders, was acquitted of mass murder charges by the Goodwood Prison Court on Tuesday, per reports from Daily Maverick.
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Watch: Midrand home invasion caught on camera [video]
The footage shows three individuals carefully manoeuvring through the house, appearing to be well-coordinated and armed with handguns.
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Gqeberha primary school rocked by brazen armed robbery [video]
The robbery took place during a school award ceremony, with four suspects armed with firearms entering the premises and causing chaos.
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Deveney Nel murder could prove harder to solve for these reasons
The Western Cape police are under scrutiny for how they have handled the evidence in the investigation into Deveney Nel’s murder.
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Overberg High reopens on Monday amid ongoing Deveney Nel murder probe
The school’s governing body announced that students and staff are invited to bring flowers to place at the school gate in Deveney’s memory.
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Watch: Elsies River man arrested for killing 19-year-old woman
The incident took place in Bergpas Street, Leonsdale, where the body of a 32-year-old woman was discovered.
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Mystery deepens as more details surface about Deveney Nel murder
Deveney Nel was last seen alive on Wednesday when she was supposed to return home to Grabouw after school.
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Financial investigations could bring more arrests in AKA murder
The State has indicated that the investigation into the murders of AKA and celebrity chef Tibz may lead to additional arrests.
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More details surface about Bishop Lavis child murder
Xavier was at his nanny’s house on Sky Road, just a few doors down from his own home when the horrific incident occurred shortly before 11:00.
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Quinton Malibe: How a Mpumalanga teen was killed for using a neighbour’s Wi-Fi
Quinton was severely beaten and subsequently admitted to Matikwane Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries due to internal bleeding.
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Bishop Lavis mob hands alleged child killer instant karma [video]
A man accused of brutally killing a five-year-old boy in Bishop Lavis faced the wrath of an enraged community on Wednesday morning.
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Senzo Meyiwa murder trial suffers another delay – Here’s why
Just when the pursuit of justice seemed to gain momentum, proceedings in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial were abruptly halted.