Cape Town
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.
Cape Town
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.
Cape Town
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.
Bloemfontein
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.
Court
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.
Deveney Nel
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.
Gang violence
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.
Cape Town
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.
Caught on Camera
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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Caught on Camera
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.
![Gqeberha primary school rocked by brazen armed robbery [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/swisherpost-senzo-meyiwa-firearm-768x512.jpg)
Cape Town
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.
Cape Town
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.
Cape Town
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.
Cape Town
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.
AKA
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.
Cape Town
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.
Assault
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.
Cape Town
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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Court
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.
Caught on Camera
Soweto U-Save shopper killed trying to prevent robbery [video]
A man was shot and killed trying to prevent a robbery at Shoprite U-Save in Soweto, this past weekend and the entire ordeal was caught on camera.
![Soweto U-Save shopper killed trying to prevent robbery [video]](https://www.swisherpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/swisherpost-shoprite-u-save-robbery-768x512.jpg)
Cape Town
Five shot dead in Khayelitsha cash-in-transit heist
The suspects were allegedly planning a cash-in-transit heist when they were confronted by members of a private security company.
Cape Town
Off-duty cop fighting for his life after surviving Gugulethu hijacking attempt
An off-duty law enforcement officer in Gugulethu was shot during an attempted hijacking and is in stable condition.
Child Abuse
Polokwane uncle sought for allegedly assaulting nine-year-old niece
According to reports, the girl's mother became suspicious after noticing unusual stains on her child's clothes while washing them.
Bloemfontein
Who took Liqhame Tshaka? – Free State student kidnapped outside Bloem court
Tshaka’s mother reported her missing after multiple unsuccessful attempts to contact her on her cellphone.
Human Trafficking
Israeli police uncover South African trafficking syndicate in Jerusalem
Testimonies from the women revealed they were brought to Israel from South Africa via Jordan under various pretexts.
Durban
KZN police neutralise three hijacking suspects in epic Umlazi shootout
KZN police neutralised three hijacking suspects in a dramatic shootout in Umlazi, resulting in the safe recovery of a hijacked woman.
Gun violence
Mpumalanga police make breakthrough in businessman assassination
According to police, the businessman was shot inside his vehicle, while the other two passengers escaped without injuries.
Court
Who is Axel Rudakubana? – Details emerge about Southport stabbing suspect
Axel Rudakubana is also accused of 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
Court
Remember him? – Durban court hands Brighton Beach thief double karma
Sicelo Mpanza was granted leniency by the court and received an eight-year prison term, a deviation from the 15-year minimum for robbery.
Drugs
Fourways R300m drug bust escalates into kidnapping rescue mission
Police rescued a kidnapped businessman and arrested eight suspects in Fourways during a drug bust operation.
